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Forget the Checks: 5 Reasons Why Your Construction Company Should Accept Credit Card Payments
By Sean Peek | November 04, 2024

Customers prefer to pay construction companies with credit cards. Here are three reasons why you should consider accepting credit cards.

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The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals for Small Businesses
By Jennifer Dublino | November 04, 2024

Learn about the U.N.'s sustainable development goals, including ending poverty and hunger and how small businesses can work toward achieving them.

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Snail Mail Will Rescue Your Digital Campaigns From Tech Uncertainty
By Mark Fairlie | November 04, 2024

Postal mail is a great way to improve responsiveness from your digital marketing campaigns. Find out why it performs so well, even among elusive Gen Zers.

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WorkSight by G&A Partners Review
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2024

WorkSight is a comprehensive human resources outsourcing solution. Learn about the features that make it the best HRO platform for employee development.

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Deel Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2024

Deel is a global PEO provider with various HR functions available. Learn why Deel is the best PEO for businesses that require global payroll services.

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Paychex PEO Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2024

Paychex offers extensive, in-depth PEO services in benefits administration, risk management, human resources and payroll. This national company operates in all 50 states and offers fully up-to-date...

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TriNet Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2024

TriNet offers extensive, industry-specific HR services, such as payroll, risk management and benefits administration. There is no minimum employee or long-term contract requirement to enroll in...

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Employee Rights You’re Violating Right Now
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 01, 2024

Employers should understand employees' rights to avoid violating them. Learn about violations like discrimination, wage errors, sexual harassment and more.

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A Guide to Creating a Customer Journey Map for Your Brand
By Adam Uzialko | October 31, 2024

Learn how to build a customer journey map for your small business.

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Things You Should Know Before Hiring a Call Center
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2024

If your business struggles with its volume of inbound calls, a call center service can help. Here's what you should consider before partnering with one.

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5 Examples Where the Personal Touch Still Matters in Marketing
By Jennifer Dublino | October 30, 2024

Digital marketing can help you reach many people at once, but reaching out to individual customers or prospects with a personal touch can be effective.

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How to Create a New Brand Image From Scratch
By Jennifer Dublino | October 30, 2024

Creating a brand image is a crucial marketing task to establish a brand identity. Learn what's involved in a new brand image and branding do's and don'ts.

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Square Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | October 30, 2024

Square is a top credit card processor with no fees, low rates and pay-as-you-go terms. Learn why Square is the best credit card processor for startups.

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The Best Email Marketing Services and Survey Software of 2024
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2024

Here are our picks for the best email marketing services in 2024, including for small business, large business, free, low-cost, overall and survey software.

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QuickBooks Desktop vs. Online: Which Should You Use?
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2024

Should you use the desktop application or web browser version of QuickBooks? Here are some important updates about this software program.

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Goodbye 9-to-5: How to Become a Full-Time Airbnb Entrepreneur
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2024

Find out exactly how thousands of Americans are replacing their traditional jobs and becoming full-time Airbnb hosts – so you can do it too. You'll take control of your life, earn more than you do...

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Expanding Distribution Channels
By Sean Peek | October 30, 2024

To boost sales and brand awareness, you should consider expanding your distribution channels. Learn more about your options.

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Think Like a Startup, Scale Like an Enterprise: Balancing the Best of Both Worlds
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2024

Both startups and enterprises must disrupt and innovate to survive. Learn how thinking like a startup and scaling like an enterprise can help ensure success.

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A Strategy for Applying the Growth Mindset Concept to Your Business
By Jamie Johnson | October 30, 2024

The growth mindset was designed for education, but it can also be leveraged in business. Learn how to apply the growth mindset and reap the benefits.

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Would You Make It on Shark Tank? The Importance of Scalable Business Models
By Jamie Johnson | October 30, 2024

Scalability is a crucial factor in business growth and success. Learn the components of a scalable company and how to scale your business.

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8 Keys to Upscaling Your Business
By Asim Rais Siddiqui | October 30, 2024

Upscaling your business is a risky decision, but you can minimize those risks with a sustainable business growth strategy. Find out the dos and don'ts here.

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What Is a Profit and Loss Statement?
By Jamie Johnson | October 30, 2024

A profit and loss statement summarizes a business’s revenue and expenses. Learn how to use a profit and loss statement to understand your business better.

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How to Expand Your Revenue Sources
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2024

The most successful businesses have several revenue sources. Learn how to increase yours.

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Revenue vs. Income: What’s the Difference?
By Dock David Treece | October 30, 2024

Learn how the relationship between revenue and income affects your business and its value.

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9 Lead Conversion Tips For Success
By Andrew Martins | October 30, 2024

No matter how you generate business leads, you need to turn brand awareness into actual sales. Here are nine lead conversion tips from industry insiders.

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10 Ways to Generate More Sales Leads for Your Business
By David Gargaro | October 29, 2024

Sales leads are important to your business. Here is how you can generate more leads and manage them better by choosing the best CRM system for your needs.

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14 Tools to Track Key Performance Indicators for Your Business
By Lauren Kubiak | October 29, 2024

Key performance indicators (KPIs) measure how effective your company is at achieving its goals. Learn how to find the right tools to track your business.

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Is Your Small Business Achieving Profitable Growth?
By Emil Abedian | October 29, 2024

Small businesses must understand if their growth is profitable. Learn about the profitability-growth relationship and achieving profitable growth.

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Visualizing Success: How to Set Up Effective Quarterly Goals
By Julie Thompson | October 29, 2024

Breaking goals into small, actionable initiatives allows your employees and clients to become more productive over shorter time frames.

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Q1 Reflections: Important Ways to Take Stock of the First Quarter
By Sean Peek | October 29, 2024

The most successful businesses set goals and review them quarterly. Find out why setting goals is important and how to evaluate your Q1 goals.