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What Is Cyber Insurance?
By Sean Peek | November 07, 2023

Cyber insurance can help companies notify customers about data breaches involving their personal information and can protect from cyberattack damages.

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What Is Commercial Property Insurance?
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 07, 2023

Commercial property insurance covers the building and items that you own or lease against such perils as fire, explosions, theft, and vandalism.

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What Does Commercial Auto Insurance Cover?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | November 07, 2023

Commercial auto insurance is critical for businesses that operate vehicles and have employees driving for work purposes. Here is what you need to know.

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When Is Auto Insurance Tax Deductible?
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 07, 2023

Auto insurance can be tax deductible when you use your vehicle for business. Learn what you can write off and how to find the best tax strategy for you.

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How Do Commercial Car Insurance Deductibles Work?
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 07, 2023

Commercial car insurance deductibles work just like personal auto insurance deductibles. Learn about collision and comprehensive claims deductibles.

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Average Commercial Car Insurance Costs
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 07, 2023

The average cost of commercial car insurance depends on vehicle, location, driving record, industry, and more. Learn how to choose the right coverage.

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Builder’s Risk Insurance: Not Just for Builders
By Nicole Urbanowicz | November 07, 2023

If a property is at risk for loss or damage during construction, consider builder's risk insurance. Learn what builder's risk covers and who needs it.

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Write Your Way to a Win: Business Proposal 101
By Jennifer Dublino | November 07, 2023

In some industries, writing business proposals is a crucial way to win new clients. Learn how to write a successful business proposal..

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Things to Consider Before Presenting Your Idea to Investors
By Jennifer Dublino | November 07, 2023

Investor presentations require careful planning and organization. Learn what to consider before presenting an idea to investors and signs you're not ready.

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5 Restaurant Employee Scams That Will Cost Your Business Big
By Mona Bushnell | November 07, 2023

Learn how five top restaurant employee-theft scams work. We'll show you how to stop losing money to employee theft and retake control of your restaurant.

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How to Learn From Your Failures: 4 Valuable Lessons
By Thomas Griffin | November 07, 2023

Failure is inevitable as an entrepreneur, so it’s important to develop a healthy attitude about it. Here are four lessons you can learn from failing.

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Stress and Productivity: What the Numbers Say
By Sean Peek | November 07, 2023

Whether it is related to family, health, work or school, everyone experiences stress at some time. Here is how to manage it better.

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From Mall Madness to Sadness: Why Shopping Centers May Soon Be Obsolete
By Jamie Johnson | November 06, 2023

Find out how to keep your mall-based business alive and how to embrace e-commerce as shopping centers decline.

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What Is Dynamic Pricing, and How Does It Affect E-commerce?
By Jennifer Dublino | November 06, 2023

In dynamic pricing, product prices adjust in response to real-time supply and demand. Learn how dynamic pricing works and its benefits and downsides.

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The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals for Small Businesses
By Jennifer Dublino | November 06, 2023

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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Trademark Basics: How to Submit a Trademark
By Max Freedman | November 06, 2023

Submitting a trademark is a way to protect your intellectual property. Learn how to submit a trademark properly, how it differs from a copyright, and more.

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Tips for Setting Better Business Goals
By Simone Johnson | November 06, 2023

Learn how to create better business goals that can help guide your company.

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Time to Expand? Tips for Opening Another Location
By Max Freedman | November 06, 2023

Learn how to know when it's time to expand your business, and find out what you should do to begin the process.

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The Game of Pricing: How the Number 9 Affects Purchase Behavior
By Jennifer Dublino | November 06, 2023

Charm prices end in the number nine. Learn about charm vs. prestige pricing and how your ideal customer should dictate your pricing strategy.

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Why You Need a SWOT Analysis for Your Business
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 06, 2023

SWOT ― which stands for “strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats” ― is a type of analysis that helps you develop your business strategy.

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Better Together: Making Magic Between Big Companies and Startups
By Alex Goryachev | November 06, 2023

Startups and enterprises can complement each other by collaborating. Learn how large and small players can overcome issues and work together.

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Starting a Business From Home: The Ultimate Checklist
By Julie Thompson | November 06, 2023

Starting a business requires an organized approach to administrative, legal and practical tasks. Follow this checklist to start a business from home.

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Drip, Drip, Drip: Lessons From the Starbucks Union Movement
By Sean Peek | November 06, 2023

Here's what business owners can learn from the growth of the unionization effort among Starbucks workers.

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International Business Etiquette From Around the World
By Sean Peek | November 06, 2023

Business has gone increasingly global throughout the past several decades. Understanding international business etiquette is key to your worldwide success.

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7 Ways to Build a Successful Construction Business
By Jennifer Dublino | November 06, 2023

Reputation is crucial to a construction business because the stakes are high. Learn how to build a successful construction company with the right tools.

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How to Run a Successful One-Person Business
By Bennett Conlin | November 06, 2023

You can create a successful, long-lasting one-person business, but you must overcome obstacles alone. Learn how to help your one-person business succeed.

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Retail or E-tail? Buying Online vs. Buying in Person
By Jennifer Dublino | November 06, 2023

Online and in-person sales each have advantages and disadvantages. Learn how to recognize their values and maximize both strategies to meet customer needs.

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 Resources for Business Owners With Disabilities
By Julie Thompson | November 06, 2023

Learn about all the government programs and other initiatives available for business owners with disabilities.

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5 Ways to Reduce Your Business’s Carbon Footprint
By Michael Wood | November 06, 2023

Find out what a carbon footprint is, how to reduce your company's environmental impact and why it matters.

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Protecting Your Bottom Line From Data Breaches
By Mark Fairlie | November 06, 2023

If customers can't trust you with their data, it will hurt your bottom line. Find out what you need to do to secure your business’s data.