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A Gamble You Can’t Afford to Lose: Finding the Right Materials for Your Product
By Steve Cartier | March 28, 2023

Learn the crucial steps to finding the best materials for your manufactured products.

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8 Keys to Upscaling Your Business
By Asim Rais Siddiqui | March 28, 2023

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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How to Handle Internal Communications During a Merger
By Julie Thompson | March 28, 2023

During a merger or acquisition, it is important to communicate properly with your employees. Here are tips to help ease the transition.

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4 Questions for a Successful HRIS Audit
By Chad Brooks | March 27, 2023

Find out what a human resources information system is, the different types of HRIS and the questions to ask when evaluating a system.

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5 Ways Video Can Make Your Content Marketing Strategy More Effective
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 27, 2023

Video can boost your marketing strategy and increase leads, user engagement and sales. Learn how to incorporate video into your marketing strategy.

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11 Best Tools for Setting and Tracking Goals
By Sean Peek | March 27, 2023

Goal setting and tracking tools enable you to project achievements, record progress, and establish key performance indicators. Here are some of the best.

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5 Proactive Ways to Prevent Quiet Quitting
By Elizabeth Veras | March 24, 2023

This guide offers proactive tips for employers who want to prevent their team from quiet quitting.

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10 Ways to Improve Employee Engagement
By Skye Schooley | March 24, 2023

High employee engagement can benefit your business. Learn what tools and strategies to use to improve employee engagement within your organization.

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With Power Comes Pain: The Downsides of Being the Boss
By Jennifer Post | March 24, 2023

Being a boss comes with challenges and hardships. Learn the downsides of being the boss and tips to reduce the stress of managing others.

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Complete Guide to Understanding the Sales Funnel
By David Gargaro | March 23, 2023

A sales funnel is the step-by-step process that a prospect follows to become your customer.

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Why It’s Time to Change Your Company’s Dress Code
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

Workforce trends and cultural standards have evolved over the years. Learn how to revise your business's dress code policy to keep up.

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5 Reasons Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Sales
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

While sales careers require a variety of skills, emotional intelligence may be one of the most important. Learn why emotional intelligence matters in sales.

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Which Is Better: Cash- or Accrual-Based Business Accounting?
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2023

Cash- and accrual-based business accounting are analysis methods for determining a business's financial health. Learn which is right for your business.

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What Is Data Management?
By Adam Uzialko | March 23, 2023

Data management is the process by which businesses gather, store, access and secure data from business software solutions. Here’s what you need to know.

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Your Employees Feel Underappreciated – Here’s What You Can Do to Fix It
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

Learn how to make your employees feel appreciated to improve their workplace satisfaction and performance.

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Paid vs. Organic Social Media: How to Strike the Right Balance
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

Find out the pros and cons of paid and organic social media marketing. Learn the right balance between both strategies.

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What Is a Reasonable PTO Policy?
By Kiely Kuligowski | March 23, 2023

A business's paid time off (PTO) policy outlines employee time off regulations. Learn the three types of PTO policies and PTO policy best practices.

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Why Offering Paid Leave Is Good for Your Business
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

Learn several reasons why your business is better off offering employees paid time off.

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Pets Go to Work: How to Create a Pet Policy for Your Office
By Julie Thompson | March 23, 2023

Pets in the workplace may boost productivity and motivation. Create a pet policy that accommodates pet owners and alleviates other employees' concerns.

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A Nonprofit’s Guide to Accounting
By Katharine Paljug | March 23, 2023

Nonprofit organizations have specific accounting regulations and requirements. Learn what nonprofits need to know about accounting.

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Management Theory of Elton Mayo
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2023

Australian professor George Elton Mayo’s human relations theory can help your company build more productive and effective teams.

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How to Manage Risks and Maximize Rewards of Co-Employment
By Tania Fiero | March 23, 2023

Find out what co-employment is, how to choose a co-employer and how to manage the co-employment relationship to maximize the benefits.

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Why You Should Let Your Employees Nap on the Job
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

The key to productivity may actually be allowing workers to sleep during the day. Learn about incorporating naptime into your workplace.

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It’s Not All Paperwork: How Does HR Really Spend Their Time?
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

Find out how an HR department can handle important personnel aspects of your business, including recruiting, payroll, and benefits.

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How to Be an Inspirational Leader
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2023

Want to become a more inspirational leader? Here is what you need to do.

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How to Reduce Sick Days by Encouraging a Healthy Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

When employees are out sick, everyone loses. Learn how to help your staff stay healthy and productive.

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How to Improve Relations Between Your Managers and Employees
By Sammi Caramela | March 23, 2023

The relationship between your managers and your employees is key to maintaining a productive and happy workplace. Get relationship management tips.

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How a Good Work Atmosphere Leads to More Success
By Julie Thompson | March 23, 2023

Your workplace atmosphere has a big hand in your business's success. Learn the benefits of a healthy work environment and how to create one.

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Grow Your Small Business by Outsourcing Business Processes
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

Outsourcing certain tasks can help you save money you'd otherwise spend on non-revenue-producing employees. Here's how and what to outsource.

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6 Things You Should Know About Competition in the Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

When does friendly competition between co-workers turn toxic? Follow these strategies to manage your team's competitiveness and drive healthy motivation.