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Why It Could Take Up to 5 Years to Prepare Your Business for Sale
By Bruce Hakutizwi | July 24, 2017

Don't wait until closing to clean up your books

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Data Science for Marketers
By Jasmine Morgan | July 20, 2017

7 techniques for using predictive analytics to reach targets

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Performance Reviews: Which Type is the Best Fit for Your Company?
By Steffen Maier | July 20, 2017

How often is enough? And which style is best?

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5 Reasons Promising Startups Don't Scale
By Michael Zammuto | July 19, 2017

The mistakes many founders make

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3 Ways to Build Your Small Business's Brand Locally
By Jonathan Herrick | July 19, 2017

Getting involved in your community

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Innovation Challenges Every New Company Faces
By business.com editorial staff | April 13, 2020

New companies are in an ideal position to innovate.

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Making Sure Your Construction Business Gets Paid on Time
By Amy Nichol Smith | July 19, 2017

It all starts with an in-depth knowledge of the contract

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Is Retail Ready for AI? What to Expect
By Sara Angeles | July 19, 2017

Artificial intelligence is changing and improving the way retailers do business.

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How to Choose the Best Call Center Software
By Larry Alton | July 19, 2017

It pays to do your research before investing in a call center program.

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Boost Employee Engagement With Employee Communication Tools
By Zac Johnson | July 17, 2017

These five tools streamline employee communication and the workflow process

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8 Characteristics of Exceptional Business Development Professionals
By Michelle Gamble | July 13, 2017

What does the term business development really mean?

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10 Ways to Improve Your Branding With Micro-Influencers
By Shane Barker | July 12, 2017

How to reach and grow your audience with these social media stars

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5 Key Tips to Gaining Real Instagram Followers
By Brock Gratton | July 12, 2017

Get Into the Instagram game and dominate

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Hiring for Retail: A Guide to Building the Right Team
By Amy Nichol Smith | July 12, 2017

It starts with the interview and ends with you.

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State of the Construction Business in 2017
By Karina Fabian | July 12, 2017

After some ups and downs, the construction business is on the rise again.

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8 Little Known Ways to Network with Hospitality Industry Insiders
By Rich Sharptek | July 11, 2017

Open the door to new opportunities by networking with hospitality industry pros

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Table Reservation Software: Which Option Is Best for Your Restaurant?
By Rich Sharptek | July 11, 2017

Several new applications offer promising alternatives to OpenTable for restaurant owners

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Repeat Business: 5 Ways to Keep Your Customers Coming Back
By business.com editorial staff | April 01, 2020

Follow these tips to make your customers want to return to your store.

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Hitting the Books: A Guide to Retail Accounting
By Jill Bowers | January 14, 2021

Methods of calculating and tracking your inventory

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What Is Behavioral Analytics and How Can It Help Your Business Grow?
By Guy Greenberg | July 05, 2017

It's an analytics jungle. Choosing the right tool gives you a leg up over the competition

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Losing Customers? 6 Things You Should Do Right Now
By Peter Yang | July 05, 2017

If your customer base is shrinking, don't wait. Follow these tips now

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Does Your Business Have a Battle Rhythm? Why You Need One
By business.com editorial staff | April 14, 2020

Businesses can learn much from the key aspects of military battle rhythm.

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A Guide to Retail Lighting and Why It Matters
By Whitney Sanchez | June 30, 2017

The lighting you choose for your retail store will impact your customers' buying habits

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Mobile Payments: What Retailers Need to Know
By Brett Nuckles | June 29, 2017

Mobile technology is charging the way that consumers pay, so businesses must be ready.

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Your Employees Feel Underappreciated. Here's What You Can Do to Fix It
By Stuart Hearn | June 29, 2017

When employees feel undervalued, it's usually not about money

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What Your Business Can Learn from Japanese Customer Service
By Rochelle Carter-Wilson | June 28, 2017

Incorporate omotenashi into your company's customer service training

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Buying or Leasing Construction Equipment? Which Is Better?
By Karina Fabian | June 28, 2017

There are pros and cons to buying, leasing and renting.

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3 Ways to Spot Cultural Cancers in Your Company and Cure Them
By Milind Mehere | June 26, 2017

Most leaders don’t realize there’s a culture problem until it’s too late.

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The State of the B2B Sharing Economy
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2017

An overview of the advantages and impacts for businesses

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Don't Be Fooled by These 9 SEO Lies
By Guy Sheetrit | June 22, 2017

It's time to clear up some misinformation about SEO

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From Drones to 'BOPIS' ... Everything You Need to Know About Managing Your Inventory
By Amy Nichol Smith | June 22, 2017

It starts with organization and ends with increased profits

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Boost Your Retail Sales With Customer Persona Marketing
By Richard Stevenson | June 20, 2017

A deep dive into your target audience and their needs is critical for retail success.

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Nonprofits Are Sticking to Budget: 6 Tips to Cut Overspending
By Megan Totka | June 20, 2017

It’s no secret that nonprofits run very lean. When evaluating your budget and where you can trim any overspending, here are six areas worth taking a closer look at.

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How to Manage New System Integration: 6 Tips to Minimize Disruption
By Megan Totka | June 20, 2017

How to Manage New System Integration: 6 Tips to Minimize Disruption

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Consolidation, The Day After
By Gil Klein | June 19, 2017

Mergers and acquisitions are healthy for a rapidly changing advertising industry.

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View Through Rate: The Essential Statistic to Creating a Great YouTube Ad Campaign
By Rich Drees | June 19, 2017

VTR stands for “view through rate” and is the most overlooked statistic in YouTube Ads.

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5 Daily Ways to Create a Culture of Customer Service
By Lynette Reed | June 16, 2017

Customer service should not be its own department. It could be the way you do business.

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Business vs. Innovation: Survival Strategy
By Pavlo Khliust | June 16, 2017

To stay on top, we have to think ahead and anticipate new trends before they take off.

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Need a New POS System? This Former Restaurant Owner Tells You How to Choose
By Rich Sharptek | June 15, 2017

We break down the different types of POS systems and how to know which is right for you.

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How Focusing On Criticism Can Lead To Advocacy
By Jay Baer | June 15, 2017

Instead of viewing crabby customers as thorns in your side, see them as loyal patrons.

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Tech Tools Your Construction Business Should Be Using
By business.com editorial staff | June 19, 2020

Check out these must-have apps and tools to improve efficiency and profitability.

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Choosing a Digital Menu Board: A 2017 Buying Guide
By Dawn Kuczwara | June 15, 2017

Digital menus can help your customers stay engaged and reduce the perceived wait times.

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Ready to Franchise Your Retail Business? Here's How
By Karina Fabian | June 15, 2017

Is your business a good fit for a franchise?

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Feast or Famine: Surviving Cash Shortages
By Sara Angeles | June 13, 2017

Here's what to do when your construction firm's cash flow is low.

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4 Reasons Your Annual Performance Appraisal is a Huge Waste of Time
By Stuart Hearn | June 13, 2017

The most forward-thinking organizations are unafraid to improve their performance reviews.

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RFID for Retail: Know the Pros and Cons
By Joanna Furlong | June 13, 2017

Radio Frequency Identification is more affordable and useful than ever.

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Time to Expand? Tips for Opening Another Location
By Max Freedman | November 30, 2020

There are a few things to consider before opening a new location.

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A Guide to Growing Your Retail Business
By Amy Nichol Smith | June 12, 2017

See if you're ready to grow and what path to take.

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A Guide to Construction Accounting
By Karina Fabian | June 12, 2017

Accounting in the construction business carries some unique challenges.

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Is Your Business Ready for a Catastrophic Cloud Failure?
By Daan Pepijn | June 09, 2017

Here are the best practices that help ensure the reliability of your cloud-based systems.