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Flick of a Switch: How Lighting Affects Productivity and Mood
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2023

Studies have shown that office lighting plays a major role in employee productivity. Is your lighting optimal for worker performance?

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How to Do a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
By Mark Fairlie | March 23, 2023

Businesses must convince customers their personal data is safe. Run a cybersecurity risk assessment to protect company and customer data.

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Massages and Pets and Beer, Oh My! Creative Perks for Improved Morale
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

Add these creative benefits to your employee benefits package to attract and retain staff, reduce stress and burnout, and improve company morale.

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How to Handle a Bad Hire
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

How much will a crummy employee set your business back? Find out here and get the steps to resolve the issue.

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Capital vs. Operating Grants: Which Does Your Business Need?
By Donna Fuscaldo | March 23, 2023

Capital and operating grants are two different ways to fund your business. Here's what you need to know before applying for a business grant.

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How to Boost Online Awareness of Your Brand
By Devon Vocke | March 23, 2023

Without effective brand awareness, your business will get buried by the competition. Here's how to make your business stand out online.

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How to Boost Customer Retention
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

Keeping your existing customers keeps costs down while helping your company grow. Learn how to make customers happy enough to keep doing business with you.

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What Is an Administrative Services Organization (ASO)?
By Matt D’Angelo | March 22, 2023

Learn how ASOs differ from PEOs and how outsourced help can ease your management burdens.

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9 HR Basics for Any Small Business
By Vanessa Johnson | March 22, 2023

Learn some human resources basics to ensure your business successfully recruits and retains employees and stays legally compliant.

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Look Inside: Identifying Employees You Should Be Promoting From Within
By Jennifer Dublino | March 22, 2023

Promoting existing employees can save onboarding time and costs while boosting morale. Learn how to identify the best candidates for a promotion.

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4 Human Resources Decisions That Affect Your Company
By Skye Schooley | March 22, 2023

HR support is an essential element of company success. Learn how human resources decisions can impact your business.

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5 Ways to Improve Transfer of Learning in the Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | March 22, 2023

Employees are more efficient when they transfer what they learned during training to their jobs. Learn how to improve your employee training program.

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5 Ways to Reduce Operational Costs for Your Small Business
By Jennifer Dublino | March 22, 2023

Because small businesses operate on tight margins, sustaining a healthy profit is critical. Learn how to increase revenue and reduce expenses. 

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7 Tools to Measure Employee Performance
By Sean Peek | March 22, 2023

Learn what employee performance measurement tools are, what their benefits are, and some of the top software to use in your business.

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Give Your Brain a Boost: 12 Books Guaranteed to Make You More Intelligent
By John Rampton | March 22, 2023

Looking to improve your business skills – or even your overall intelligence? Check out these 12 books to help you navigate business and life.

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Facts vs. Emotions: When to Use Each Tactic to Make a Sale
By Jennifer Dublino | March 22, 2023

In marketing or direct sales, sometimes using facts is best, while an emotional approach is better in other instances. Learn to choose the right tactic.

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11 Ways to Successfully Onboard Your New Hires
By Dennis O’Keefe | March 22, 2023

Onboarding will help employees learn the necessary job skills and behaviors to become productive team members as quickly as possible.

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From Conflict to Cooperation: Building Stronger Cross-Cultural Teams
By Michael Henman | March 22, 2023

While cross-cultural teams offer challenges, such workplace diversity can offer opportunities for innovation, creativity and other assets.

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How to Find and Attract Business Investors
By Jennifer Dublino | March 22, 2023

Startups often turn to investors to help grow their businesses. Learn how to find a business investor and what to look for.

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Differences Between an Angel Investor and a Venture Capitalist
By Will Jiang | March 22, 2023

To know which financing option is right for your business, it's important to understand the differences between angel investors and venture capitalists.

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Love Your Space: Encouraging Employees to Take Pride in the Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | March 22, 2023

Learn how to create a work environment that will generate more employee engagement and productivity, whether your workers are in-office or remote.

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Why You Should Promote From Within Your Company
By Laura Spawn | March 22, 2023

Learn more about why it's beneficial for employers to promote from within the company

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Deposit Required? When to Ask Customers to Pay Upfront
By Jennifer Dublino | March 22, 2023

Upfront deposits show customers you're providing something of value. Learn when to require a deposit and six tips for collecting upfront payments.

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Why You Should Develop a Relationship With a Business Lawyer
By Mark Fairlie | March 22, 2023

Hiring the right business lawyer is crucial. It's also helpful to develop a strong relationship with them as your business grows. Here is what you need to know.

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Why Are So Many Companies Moving to Florida?
By Jennifer Dublino | March 22, 2023

Many established companies of all sizes have decided to make Florida their home. Learn why companies are moving to Florida and how to make the move.

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Why Employees and Not IT Are Driving the New Technological Revolution
By Mark Fairlie | March 22, 2023

You trust your IT team but should you involve other employees to help build your tech stack? Yes ― it will reduce staff turnover and improve productivity.

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Why You Need to Develop Your Own Unique Product
By Jared Haw | March 22, 2023

If you sell products anyone can get, you'll never become a leader in your market. Here's how to develop unique products instead.

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Environmental Scanning: How CEOs Can Stay Ahead of the Curve and Beat the Competition
By Ken Gosnell | March 22, 2023

Environmental scanning is when leaders survey the landscape of competitors, customers and innovations. See how environmental scanning gives CEOs an edge.

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The Art of Words: How to Write the Perfect Mission Statement
By Sean Peek | March 22, 2023

Your mission statement should show your company's vision and describe how customers see your business. Here's how to create a mission statement that distinguishes you from competitors.

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What Is Insight Selling? A Beginner’s Guide
By Paula Fernandes | March 22, 2023

Insight selling involves making a sale by using strategy to coach the customer through the buying process. Here is how it can help your customers.