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10 Inspiring Entrepreneurs Under 40
By Sean Peek | April 10, 2023

Check out our list of inspiring entrepreneurs under 40 who have paved the way for themselves and many others with successful businesses.

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8 Components of Customer Personas
By Tabitha Naylor | April 10, 2023

Developing accurate customer personas is key to your company's success. Here are the components your personas should include and how to use them.

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Build a Brand That Speaks to Younger Generations
By Sean Peek | April 10, 2023

Check out these branding tips for business owners to connect with Generation Z and millennial consumers.

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How to Foster a Culture of Empowered Employees
By Sean Peek | April 10, 2023

Create a work culture that allows employees to understand how their contribution is meaningful. Here are tips to help empower your workers.

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How to Attract Customers to Your Restaurant
By Sean Peek | April 10, 2023

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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16 Questions to Ask Your Web Developer
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2023

When choosing a web developer, asking the right questions can help you find someone who understands your vision and can give you the website you want.

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5 Tools for Tracking Your Remote Staff’s Productivity
By Skye Schooley | April 07, 2023

Need to keep a better eye on worker productivity? Here are five tools to tighten your employee tracking.

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Why You Should Tell Your Employees You’re Monitoring Them
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 07, 2023

Employee monitoring can backfire if you hide it from your workers. Learn the reasons why you should tell your employees you're monitoring them.

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What Are Legal Support Services?
By Sean Peek | April 07, 2023

Legal support services aid small businesses with keeping their assets protected. Here is how to find qualified law support services for your company.

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9 Steps to Harnessing the Power of Your People to Innovate
By Alex Goryachev | April 07, 2023

Innovation should be a priority in an organization. Learn how to facilitate the process and what mistakes to avoid.

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How to Set Up a Hotspot for Your Business
By Sean Peek | April 07, 2023

A business hotspot can benefit both busy entrepreneurs and the customers they serve. Here's what you need to know about setting up a business hotspot.

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The 8 Cheapest Franchises to Buy in 2023
By Sean Peek | April 07, 2023

Franchises are a good way to own and run a business without having to determine what to sell or how to market it. Learn about low-cost opportunities.

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10 Credit Card Payment Services for Small Business Owners
By Jennifer Dublino | April 07, 2023

Ready for your business to accept credit cards? Consider these 10 credit card payment services to choose the right one for your small business.

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8 Ways to Resolve Conflict Between Your Sales and Marketing Teams
By Julie Thompson | April 07, 2023

Sales and marketing teams don't always see eye to eye due to conflicting goals. Learn how to resolve sales and marketing conflicts and foster collaboration.

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The Benefits of Mind Mapping for Busy Professionals
By Sean Peek | April 03, 2023

A mind map can help entrepreneurs learn a large, unfamiliar body of concepts. Here is how you can use this technique.

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How to Develop a Solid E-Commerce Marketing Strategy
By Jamie Johnson | April 03, 2023

E-commerce is a popular way to expand reach, but you need a marketing strategy to do it well. Here's how to do online selling properly.

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How to Take a Vacation as a Small Business Owner
By Laura Spawn | April 03, 2023

Small business owners need vacations to help them achieve a healthy work-life balance. Here's how to keep your business running smoothly while you're away.

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10 Useful Technologies for Hosting Online Meetings
By Sean Peek | April 03, 2023

Test out one of these video conferencing platforms the next time you need to host a meeting.

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Are Piercings and Tattoos in the Workplace Still Taboo?
By Suzanne Lucas | April 03, 2023

With the changing workplace norms, do tattoos and piercings still hinder a career? Here's what you need to consider before getting piercings or tattoos.

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Dizzying Data: What the Rise in Data Complexity Means for Business
By Sean Peek | April 03, 2023

Companies use customer data in their decision-making, but they must know how to wield it properly. Here is the best way to utilize data sources.

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Top 5 Accounting and Finance Certifications to Get Ahead
By Kim Lindros | April 03, 2023

To grow your career in accounting or finance, consider boosting your knowledge and credibility with these certifications.

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Big Data, Big Problem: Coping With a Shortage of Talent in Data Analysis
By Sean Peek | April 03, 2023

Companies are struggling to find and retain data analytics talent. Find out why there's a shortage of data analysts and what your business can do.

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Forget the Checks: 3 Reasons Why Your Construction Company Should Accept Credit Card Payments
By Sean Peek | April 03, 2023

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

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How Digital Assistants Can Improve Workplace Productivity
By Sean Peek | March 30, 2023

Learn all about digital personal assistants, and seven ways they can improve your workplace.

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How to Write Up an Employee
By Jane Genova | March 30, 2023

Written warnings document employee misconduct and behavior. Learn how to do it the right way.

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Why You Should Care About IEEE 802.11ax
By Sean Peek | March 30, 2023

Every Wi-Fi user appreciates a faster connection. The IEEE 802.11ax draft standard promises better range, throughput and resiliency.

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Employer’s Guide to Disability Leave
By Kiely Kuligowski | March 29, 2023

Disability leave is an approved absence for employees. Business owners must understand disability leave, their responsibilities and who's covered.

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How to Create a Contest That Makes Your Brand Go Viral
By Sean Peek | March 28, 2023

Contests can create excitement and engagement for your brand, and help find new customers. Learn how you can run a successful promotion.

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Yes, Your Small Business Needs an ‘About’ Page
By Jennifer Dublino | March 28, 2023

Your website's About page is a marketing powerhouse that helps visitors get to know your brand. Learn best practices for creating an effective About page.

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Can You Run a Business via a Smartphone? 
By Sean Peek | March 28, 2023

Mobile app technology has grown so advanced that an entrepreneur or small company owner can run 100% of their business on smartphone apps.