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The Importance of Employee Data
By Nicole Fallon | January 23, 2024

Employee data is every detail a company collects about its employees and encompasses both basic and specific information.

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20 Businesses You Can Start on the Cheap
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 22, 2024

You don't need a ton of cash to launch a business. Opportunities abound to become a business owner with less than $500. See business ideas and pro tips.

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Southwest Airlines: A Case Study in Great Customer Service
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2024

Southwest has built an impeccable reputation by putting customers first and prioritizing its employees. Here's what businesses can learn from Southwest.

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What Do Millennials Want in a Modern Leader?
By Jennifer Post | January 22, 2024

Millennials comprise a significant portion of today's workforce. Learn the modern leadership styles they value and the traits of millennial leaders.

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Why Your Business Needs Indemnity Insurance
By Mark Fairlie | January 22, 2024

A key component of an insurance policy is restitution for those who have a claim against you. Here’s how indemnity insurance provides that.

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The End of Rank and Yank: Management Practices Revisited
By Jennifer Post | January 19, 2024

The "rank and yank" management practice assessed employees and fired those who fell short. Learn why this outdated methodology has fallen out of favor.

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Put a Smiley on It: Should You Use Emojis in Business Communications?
By Sean Peek | January 19, 2024

Here’s how emojis add emotion to conversations, creating richer and more meaningful conversations by clarifying the tone of the written conversation.

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What Is a PEO?
By Skye Schooley | January 18, 2024

For many businesses, hiring a full-time HR team isn’t practical. Learn how a PEO can help your company with tasks, such as payroll and benefits.

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What to Know Before You Refinance Your Business Loans
By Max Freedman | January 18, 2024

Evaluate these five elements before you move forward with refinancing.

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What’s a Healthy Level of Business Debt?
By Matt D’Angelo | January 18, 2024

Healthy business debt is often necessary for growth. Learn how to distinguish good and bad business debt and determine a healthy debt amount to carry.

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Debt vs. Equity Financing
By Max Freedman | January 18, 2024

If you are considering debt or equity financing, it is important to know the pros and cons of each.

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How Business Debt Consolidation Works
By Julie Thompson | January 18, 2024

Learn who should consider debt consolidation and what you need to know before deciding whether business debt consolidation is right for you.

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What are PEO Payroll Services? Comparing PEO Payroll to Traditional Payroll Services
By Skye Schooley | January 18, 2024

A business has many options for managing payroll, such as hiring a PEO service and using payroll software. Here’s what you need to consider.

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From Collections to Repossession: A Timeline of Debt
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 18, 2024

Debt collection is the process of obtaining payment on a past-due account. Here's what to expect if you run into financial trouble.

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Guide to Credit Card Processing Fees
By Jennifer Dublino | January 18, 2024

Most businesses must accept credit cards to succeed. Learn about the rates and fees involved with processing card transactions and how to negotiate fees.

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How to Build a Sales Team at Scale
By Sean Peek | January 18, 2024

Do you need inside sales, field sales or both? Here are tips on how to identify the background and experience you require so that you have the right sales reps.

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50 Inspiring Quotes From Trailblazing Women We Admire
By Sean Peek | January 17, 2024

These quotes from women who paved the way in their respective fields can serve as inspiring motivational tools to keep working towards your goals.

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Fixed and Variable Expenses: What Do These Terms Mean?
By Sammi Caramela | January 17, 2024

Find out the definitions and see examples of fixed, variable and mixed expenses. Read on to learn how to save on these costs.

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Fast, Good or Cheap — The Iron Triangle?
By Jamie Johnson | January 17, 2024

Trying to decide between making a product fast, good or cheap can be difficult. Here's how to accomplish all three.

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Workplace Bullying: How to Identify and Handle It
By Skye Schooley | January 17, 2024

Learn how to recognize bullying in the workplace and strategies for handling inappropriate treatment.

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The Cost of Cybersecurity and How to Budget for It
By Andrew Rinaldi | January 17, 2024

Cybersecurity is crucial for businesses of all sizes. Learn how to budget correctly to secure your network and devices from common cybersecurity attacks.

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Are Employees More Productive Working From Home?
By Baruch Silvermann | January 17, 2024

Historically, traditional job roles were shackled to the office, but are we more productive at home? See data and learn how to improve remote productivity.

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User-Generated Content: More Than Customer Reviews
By Kimberlee Leonard | January 17, 2024

User-generated content (UGC) can help your brand engage customers and boost sales. Learn how to encourage UGC to increase trust, engagement and sales.

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Salesforce CRM vs. Zoho CRM
By Mark Fairlie | January 17, 2024

Salesforce CRM and Zoho CRM are excellent customer relationship management platforms for sales, marketing and communication. Here's how they compare.

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Salesforce vs. monday Comparison
By Sean Peek | January 17, 2024

Salesforce and monday are user-friendly, full-featured CRM platforms for small businesses. Learn how their features, functionality and pricing compare.

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Best Business Phone Systems for Restaurants
By Jessica Elliott | January 16, 2024

Compare the best business phone systems for restaurants. We highlight the top features and differences based on user testing, reviews and more.

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How to Hire Immigrant Workers for Your Small Business
By Skye Schooley | January 12, 2024

Small businesses have a lot to think about when dealing with immigration and foreign employees. Learn about visas, work authorization I-9 forms and more.

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Food Truck Tech: What You Need to Know
By Sean Peek | January 12, 2024

Food trucks are staying competitive with the latest apps and technology.

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Why Efficient Customer Service Is Better Than Friendly Customer Service
By Jamie Johnson | January 11, 2024

Greeting your customers with a smile is important, but efficiency matters even more. Learn how to provide efficient customer service.

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How Your Product Packaging Can Win Buyers’ Hearts
By Julie Thompson | January 11, 2024

Find out how product packaging can win over customers, and get tips for successful packaging strategies.