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Workplace Accidents: How to Avoid Them and What to Do When They Happen
By Mark Fairlie | September 26, 2025

Find out how to avoid workplace accidents and the best way to handle them if they do occur.

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6 Benefits of Forming an S Corporation
By Jamie Johnson | September 25, 2025

An S corporation helps you avoid double taxation and the self-employment tax. Learn the pros and cons of S corporations and other corporate structures.

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15 Successful Text Message Marketing Examples
By Shannon Flynn | September 25, 2025

Text message marketing is a powerful tool for reaching your customers. See some SMS marketing examples and adapt them to your campaign.

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10 Reasons Brands Should Use Text Message Marketing
By Skye Schooley | September 25, 2025

Text message marketing is an easy way to boost your digital marketing efforts. Learn why and how you should use it.

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7 Benefits of Text Message Marketing
By Skye Schooley | September 24, 2025

Discover how text message marketing helps drive customer engagement and increases purchasing, plus tips on which SMS services to use.

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NetSuite Accounting Software Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | September 24, 2025

Oracle NetSuite is a cloud ERP integrating finance, sales, supply chain, and HR tools. Pricing starts around $999 per month licensing plus $99 per user.

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Employer Health Insurance: Average Employee Health Insurance Cost in 2025
By Max Freedman | September 23, 2025

Health insurance costs are a major factor in an employee benefits package. Here's what to expect from employer-sponsored plans this year.

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4 Genius Marketing Tactics Proven to Drive Leads for Businesses on a Budget
By Joy Gendusa | September 23, 2025

Generating good leads can seem difficult for small businesses. Learn what mistakes to avoid, and some budget-friendly tactics.

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Video Conferencing Etiquette Tips for Presenters and Attendees
By Karina Fabian | September 23, 2025

Video conferences can be effective virtual meetings or a waste of time and resources. Learn 18 tips for more productive and enjoyable video conferences.

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The Best Medical Billing Services
By Leah Zitter | September 22, 2025

Tebra, AdvancedMD and Athenahealth offer medical billing services with claim management, coding support and revenue cycle analytics.

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The Best Sites for Freelance Services
By Max Freedman | September 22, 2025

Business owners and freelancers can connect easily these days through the Internet. Here are 10 sites that help match independent contracts to jobs.

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Best Leadership Books for Small Business Owners
By Sean Peek | September 22, 2025

Building your bookshelf is an important step in building your business. These books can help you become a better leader for your company.

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What Sole Proprietors Need to Know About Business Licenses
By Jennifer Dublino | September 22, 2025

Sole proprietors must abide by laws and regulations about business licenses and other matters. Learn about municipal rules for sole proprietorships.

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The Importance of Self-Care for Productivity in an Office Environment
By Skye Schooley | September 22, 2025

Learn self-care strategies and techniques that can increase your productivity and happiness at work.

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Creating a Strong Company Culture: How to Do It Right
By Skye Schooley | September 22, 2025

Workers thrive in cultures that encourage support, personal growth and open communication. Here are some tips to achieve that culture.

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Discover the Unique Selling Proposition of Your Business
By Shane Barker | September 22, 2025

Without a unique selling proposition, you have nothing that distinguishes your company. Learn how to create an effective USP for your business.

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How to Attract Customers to Your Restaurant
By Jennifer Dublino | September 22, 2025

Here are several online and offline marketing techniques that you can use to reach more potential customers for your restaurant business.

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Using X (Formerly Twitter) as a Customer Support Channel
By Jennifer Dublino | September 22, 2025

Twitter adds a new dimension to customer support, offering proactive real-time support in a public environment. Learn to use Twitter for customer support.

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Work-Life Balance: How to Set Manageable Boundaries
By Jamie Johnson | September 22, 2025

Set work-life boundaries by stopping work at designated times, avoiding weekend emails, scheduling downtime, and communicating availability to managers clearly.

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How to Transition to Long-Term Work From Home
By Kiely Kuligowski | September 22, 2025

Transitioning to permanent remote work requires clear WFH guidelines, communication tools, video meeting limits, and equipment support for employees to succeed.

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Dose of Motivation: 52 Inspirational Quotes About Success by Influential CEOs
By Alan Rabinowitz | September 19, 2025

Here are 60 inspirational quotes and business advice from uber-successful CEOs.

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Small Business Guide to Energy Conservation
By Jennifer Dublino | September 19, 2025

Conserving energy can help your business save money, reduce its carbon footprint and help the environment. Learn how your business can save energy.

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50 Free Websites to List Your Business
By Max Freedman | September 19, 2025

List your business free on 50+ sites including Google Business Profile, Bing, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor. Boosts exposure, builds trust, and drives traffic.

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Should Your Business Customize Its Products?
By Jamie Johnson | September 18, 2025

Customized and personalized products are becoming popular as companies gain more access to consumer data. Here is what your business needs to know.

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How to Hire and Staff for Your Business
By Chad Brooks | September 18, 2025

Learn strategies and techniques for hiring employees as you build up a staff for your small business.

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Improve Your Customer Retention With Social Media
By Jennifer Dublino | September 18, 2025

Social media is a resource businesses can use to connect with customers and retain brand loyalty. Learn how to use social media for customer retention.

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Website Design Tips for Small Businesses
By Jennifer Dublino | September 18, 2025

Website design is a crucial marketing element, representing your business to customers and prospects. Learn how to plan and design an effective website.

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Trademark Examples: Learn From These Trademark Infringement Cases
By Sean Peek | September 18, 2025

Learn from 6 trademark cases including Apple vs. Apple Corps, Louis Vuitton vs. Louis Vuiton Dak, and Academy Awards vs. GoDaddy. Register trademarks early.

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The Best Spreadsheet Software: Features, Uses, and Programs
By Nicole Fallon | September 18, 2025

Compare Excel, Google Sheets, Zoho Sheet, Smartsheet, Airtable, and Rows for AI-powered features, real-time collaboration and selection of pricing plans.

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Does Working From Home Save Companies Money?
By Baruch Silvermann | September 18, 2025

Companies save ~$11,000 per employee annually with remote work through reduced office space, utilities, cleaning services, and overhead costs like real estate.