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How to Recognize and Support Employees With Impostor Syndrome
By Julie Thompson | March 08, 2023

When your employees feel inadequate, there are steps that you can take to help them overcome that self-doubt and improve their productivity.

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The Best Business Uses of Microsoft Word
By Jennifer Post | March 07, 2023

Microsoft Word lets you share documents, create templates, and collaborate with your team. Learn about the other business uses for Microsoft Word.

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Amazon Business Features Your Small Business Can Use
By Max Freedman | March 06, 2023

Amazon Business offers useful features your business can use to boost sales and revenue. Here's how to take full advantage of Amazon Business tools.

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Why Brand Ambassadors Could Be Your Best Marketing Strategy
By Jennifer Dublino | March 06, 2023

Having employees act as brand ambassadors is a low-cost way to increase your company's marketing reach and engagement significantly. Here's how to do it.

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You’ve Got Leads, but Why Aren’t They Buying?
By Jennifer Dublino | March 06, 2023

Understand why leads aren't turning into sales and how to turn potential customers into buyers.

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Graphic Design Trends and Predictions for the Industry’s Future
By Lexie Lu | March 06, 2023

Lexie Lu, web designer and UX strategist, shares her insight on graphic design trends.

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What’s in a Name? How to Choose Great Job Titles for Your Workers
By Skye Schooley | March 06, 2023

Learn how to pick great job titles for your employees, the common job titles and levels, and why job titles matter.

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How to Repurpose Old Content to Boost Marketing Results
By Jennifer Dublino | March 06, 2023

Save time on content creation and get more results by repurposing existing content. Learn how to repurpose content, find new audiences, and boost SEO.

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Managing Resources: ERP Industry Trends That Impact Bottom Line
By Mark Fairlie | March 06, 2023

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) helps businesses drive quality by recording and storing real-time business performance data. Learn ERP trends to watch.

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The 5 Most Popular Types of 501(c)
By Deborah Sweeney | March 06, 2023

If you plan to form a nonprofit, it's important to know about the five most common types of 501(c) groups.

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11 Social Media Networks to Use for Personal Branding
By Jennifer Dublino | March 03, 2023

Personal branding can help you in your current business and in the future. Start building your personal brand with these 11 social media platforms.

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No Need for Reinvention: 10 Ways to Repurpose Your Blog Content for More Traffic
By Mark Fairlie | March 03, 2023

Refreshing and repurposing blog posts can improve your site ranking, create more value, and attract new audiences. Learn how to repurpose your blog content.

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7 Strategies to Make Your Google Ads Campaign a Success
By Chad Brooks | March 03, 2023

Google Ads can help you improve traffic and find more qualified prospects and customers. Learn seven strategies to make your Google Ads campaign a success.

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Is Your Small Business Achieving Profitable Growth?
By Emil Abedian | March 03, 2023

Small businesses must understand if their growth is profitable. Learn about the profitability-growth relationship and achieving profitable growth.

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Are You Paying a Living Wage?
By Adam Uzialko | March 03, 2023

For employers, paying a living wage can feel like a burden. However, paying a living wage can be a powerful investment that positively affects revenues.

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How to Create Community Around Your Brand
By Jennifer Dublino | March 02, 2023

Cultivating a fan community around your brand and products can create marketing and retention opportunities. Learn how to build a robust brand community.

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How Projection Mapping Is Changing the Ad World
By Sean Peek | March 02, 2023

Projection mapping can transform buildings into works of art and garner lots of attention. Here is how to use this marketing technique.

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Quality Data Only: How to Apply Data Minimization to Your Business
By Mark Fairlie | March 02, 2023

Reduce risks of data breaches and make better decisions using more accurate information by introducing data minimization procedures into your business.

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How the FMLA Applies to Your Small Business
By Skye Schooley | March 02, 2023

See how the Family and Medical Leave Act applies to your business and what you need to do to comply with its regulations.

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90 Days to Prove Yourself: The Power of a Probationary Period
By Julie Thompson | March 02, 2023

Giving an employee a probationary period has advantages. It allows them to achieve more and offers the company a chance to see if training is necessary.

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How Often Should You Upgrade Your Phone System?
By Sean Peek | March 02, 2023

Businesses need a business phone system that's fast, reliable and up to date. Learn how and when to upgrade and the best business phone systems to consider.

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How to Choose the Right Digital Marketing Strategy for Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | March 02, 2023

Online marketing is crucial for business success. Learn how to assess your options and create an effective digital marketing strategy for your business.

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C-Suite Job Titles: What Do They Really Mean?
By Steven McConnell | March 01, 2023

New C-suite job titles can be confusing. Here's a breakdown of traditional and modern C-suite roles and why job titles must adapt to a changing workforce.

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Management Theory of Rosabeth Moss Kanter
By Sean Peek | March 01, 2023

Rosabeth Moss Kanter's change model and take on leadership can benefit your company. Learn her management theory's six keys and how to implement them.

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Use Role-Playing to Engage Your Sales Force
By Mark Fairlie | March 01, 2023

Sales skills can be taught, and role-playing is a great way to improve them. Here are tips and examples to incorporate role-playing into your training.

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How to Create a Sustainable Business Model
By Drew Hendricks | March 01, 2023

A sustainable business model is a top priority for SMBs. Learn how to build a sustainable business that benefits customers without jeopardizing the planet.

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A Guide to Environmental Issues in the Workplace
By Sean Peek | February 28, 2023

Environmental issues in the workplace are a growing concern. Learn how to manage these five common workplace environmental issues.

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Supply Chain Finance or Invoice Factoring: Which Is Better for Managing Cash Flow?
By Sean Peek | February 28, 2023

How to assess if supply chain finance is right for your business or if invoice factoring would work better for your company’s needs?

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How to Compress Photos
By Bennett Conlin | February 28, 2023

Compressing photos is easy. Learn how to compress JPEG images using a few simple tools.

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How to Successfully Launch a Legal Cannabis Business
By Adam Uzialko | February 28, 2023

Cannabis is a big business. Here is a startup guide for how you can enter this industry legally.