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Should You Hire Full-Time or Part-Time Employees?
By Mona Bushnell | March 27, 2020

Learn the pros and cons of hiring full-time employees versus part-time employees.

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5 Important HR Considerations in the Time of COVID-19
By Kelly O'Connell | March 26, 2020

COVID-19 has forced many companies to rapidly change their approach to work, raising crucial HR concerns. Here are some practical insights on five key policy areas.

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What's an Inbound Call Center? Should You Consider Using One?
By Adam Uzialko | October 19, 2020

Inbound call centers or contact centers specialize in customer experience and engagement. How could a contact center help your small business grow?

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Small Business Guide on How to Decide When to Lay Off Employees
By Mona Bushnell | October 14, 2020

How do you know when it's time to lay off employees? Find out how to conduct a mass layoff and when to do it.

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What's the Difference Between Exempt and Nonexempt Employees?
By Skye Schooley | July 22, 2020

Learn the difference between exempt and nonexempt so you can properly classify your employees.

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8 Ways to Generate Leads During COVID-19
By Nicole Krug | March 24, 2020

While sales may be slow during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can generate leads that will set you up for success once the crisis passes.

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How to Get Your Business Loan Application Approved
By Adam Uzialko | July 21, 2020

Learn how to better position yourself to secure funding to start or grow your business.

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How to Rebrand Your E-Commerce Business
By Joshua Stowers | March 24, 2020

A successful rebrand helps customers find your business and understand what your business does. Learn how Spirit Hub successfully rebranded its alcohol e-commerce business.

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Working From Home and the Keys to Long-Term Productivity
By Matthew G. | March 23, 2020

A lot of us aren't used to working from home. Here's how to build some normalcy into your day and stay productive.

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How to Reach Your Email Marketing Goals
By Syed Balkhi | March 22, 2020

When used correctly, email marketing can pay big dividends for your business.

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Should I Hire a Family Member?
By Simone Johnson | October 26, 2020

Learn how you can work with family members without hurting your relationships or your business.

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7 Steps to Make Your Business Less Likely to Fail
By Adem Selita | March 19, 2020

Fear or shame of failure could cripple you as an entrepreneur. While failure is possible and not shameful, you can still take these steps for your due diligence in starting a business.

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Fight Coronavirus Procrastination: How to Boost Your Productivity Working From Home
By Daglar Cizmeci | March 19, 2020

In the unprecedented COVID-19 situation, many companies are forced to work from home, which can encourage procrastination. Let's explore a few tips to maintain productivity and focus at home.

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Small Business Advice for Surviving the Coronavirus
By Skye Schooley | March 19, 2020

Keep your small business afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic with this advice from community experts.

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Small Business COVID-19 Resources
By business.com editorial staff | March 27, 2020

We at business.com pledge to keep you as informed as possible on developments on the outbreak, in addition to offering you tools and suggestions to help you weather this unexpected downturn.

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Free Business Services to Help You Weather the Coronavirus
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 06, 2020

Need better tech to help your employees work from home? Here are some free and discounted software offers to make remote work easier and cheaper.

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7 Tips for Managing Your Newly Remote Team
By Tony Sherba | March 18, 2020

If your team is now working remotely, it might seem strange and unfamiliar. These seven tips can help you facilitate a happy and productive remote working environment.

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Expert Q&A: Financial Advice for Small Businesses During the Coronavirus Outbreak
By Adam Uzialko | March 18, 2020

The outbreak of the coronavirus has left small business owners with many financial questions. Here's advice from our experts on how your business can stay resilient in the face of this pandemic.

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Business Resources in the Wake of Social Distancing and the Coronavirus
By Andrew Martins | March 18, 2020

As the world pivots to a new COVID-19 reality, small businesses are helping reduce the infection rate by changing how they operate. We've gathered some resources to help your company follow suit.

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Working Remotely Thanks to COVID-19? How to Make the Best of It
By Deborah Sweeney | March 17, 2020

Are you and your team working remotely during the coronavirus outbreak? Here's how you can stay focused and on task, while helping your team to do the same.

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How PEOs Are Behind Companies With the Best Benefits
By Joshua Stowers | March 17, 2020

Want happy employees? Learn how working with a PEO can help you provide them with the best perks and benefits.

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6 Ways to Amp Up Your Marketing and PR in the Age of COVID-19
By Bonnie Moss | March 16, 2020

Learn why it's more critical than ever for companies to regroup and double down on marketing amidst the coronavirus – and the best ways to do it.

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Preparing Your Business for Remote Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Maulik Shah | March 16, 2020

As more businesses switch to remote work, these low-cost apps help you manage projects, communicate with customers and collaborate with co-workers.

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How to Plan a Budget for Your Side Hustle
By Adam Uzialko | March 16, 2020

Trying to grow your side hustle into a business? Proper budgeting and financial planning are key. Here's how to budget for your side hustle.

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17 Design Elements Your Mobile App Needs
By Scott Gerber | March 16, 2020

The key to a successful app is designing something people want to keep using.

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How Dedicated Business Brokers Get Better Results
By Kyle Rohner | March 16, 2020

If you are looking to sell your business, you are best served by hiring a dedicated business broker.

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How Can You Change the Diversity and Inclusion Status Quo at Your Company?
By Angela Koch | March 13, 2020

It can seem like a daunting task, but if you follow these four steps, you'll be well on your way to improving both the diversity and inclusivity of your company.

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Direct Sourcing Could Be the Answer to Your Turnover Trouble
By Komal Dangi | March 13, 2020

If you have trouble finding or keeping skilled employees, the growing independent workforce could hold the solution.

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7 Steps of Purchase Order Financing
By Matthew G. | March 13, 2020

If you have customers waiting on orders that you're not sure your company funds can fill at this time, purchase order financing could be a good borrowing option for you.

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How to Apply (and Get Approved) for a Business Loan
By Adam Uzialko | June 29, 2020

Many businesses need loans to launch or grow. This guide will help you apply for a business loan and improve your chances of approval.

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Background Checks: Can You DIY?
By Skye Schooley | March 12, 2020

Learn what information a personal background check can and cannot reveal about you.

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4 Ways to Improve Email Marketing Engagement
By Chris Christoff | March 11, 2020

Is your brand taking advantage of email marketing to grow to its fullest potential? If not, it’s missing out on the opportunity to improve user engagement.

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Do Small Businesses Pay Taxes?
By Skye Schooley | July 20, 2020

Learn how small businesses are taxed and what tax breaks small business owners can take advantage of.

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How to Create Interactive Content for Rapid Business Growth
By Thomas Griffin | March 10, 2020

Find out how you can use interactive content like quizzes and polls to engage your customers and grow your business.

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5 Benefits of Equipment Financing
By Matthew G. | March 10, 2020

Here are five reasons why your business should consider leasing or financing equipment.

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Everything Small Business Owners Need to Know About Personnel Files
By Dennis O’Keefe | March 09, 2020

Learn why employment records are essential for small businesses and how to establish and maintain them for your workforce.

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How to Add Emotion to Your Content (And Why You Should)
By Jared Atchison | March 09, 2020

People look for content online that inspires, excites and informs.

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What Are You Waiting For? The Best Time to Start a Business Is Today
By Ryan Disraeli | March 09, 2020

The reality is that the longer you wait, the more time you will have for excuses to pile up until starting your own business feels like an insurmountable feat.

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What's the Best Timeclock for Your Small Business?
By Andrew Martins | March 09, 2020

If you have hourly employees on your staff, you're going to want an accurate count of the hours they put in.

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How Partnerships Can Help Your Business Grow
By Adam Uzialko | March 06, 2020

Jersey Natural Farm has found success in its mission-driven model of organic, regenerative agriculture on a small scale. But to expand the model and drive growth, it relies on new partners.

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How a Cash Advance Works
By Adam Uzialko | June 26, 2020

A cash advance provides you with fast cash, but is it worth the high price?

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8 SEO Trends to Boost Your Business in 2020
By Rotem Gal | March 05, 2020

SEO is a moving target, so you need to stay on top of the trends. These eight trends hold the secrets to boosting your web presence in 2020.

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The Biggest Trends in Employee Training
By Ulrich Boser | March 05, 2020

As a leader, you never want your team to stop learning. Through both high-tech and practical methods, you can engage your employees in memorable, effective learning experiences.

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4 Tips for Getting Your First 1,000 YouTube Subscribers
By Syed Balkhi | March 05, 2020

Do you want to grow your new YouTube channel? There are plenty of reasons to start a channel, but you need subscribers to succeed.

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Is Social Media Marketing Still Worth It?
By Jayson DeMers | March 04, 2020

It used to be all the rage, but is social media marketing still worth the effort?

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How to Stay Motivated to Start a Business
By Simone Johnson | November 24, 2020

What's your motivation for starting a business? Here's how to find and sustain your drive for business ownership.

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Why and How to Build Cybersecurity Into Your Company Culture
By Rafael Lourenco | March 03, 2020

Data breaches are a growing problem for retailers. Learn how you can build cybersecurity awareness into your business's culture.