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How to Create a Giveaway Campaign That Boosts Sales
By Thomas Griffin | August 27, 2019

Offering an online contest can deliver ROI for your SMB in multiple ways.

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6 Automation Trends for Every Business in 2019
By Ashish Deshpande | August 27, 2019

Automation is the way of the present as well as the future.

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What Universal Basic Income Could Mean for Innovation
By Siri Hedreen | August 27, 2019

Will a basic income boost entrepreneurship, or discourage it?

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6 SEO Tactics Busy Entrepreneurs Shouldn't Ignore
By Kim Kosaka | August 27, 2019

Build a sound SEO strategy following these six steps.

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10 Ways to Boost Customer Engagement With Your Restaurant
By Mark Masterson | August 26, 2019

With more competition than ever before, it's difficult for restaurant owners to find new customers. It's much better and cheaper to have repeat customers, and to do that, you need to stay connected...

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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Using Push Notifications
By Ravi Trivedi | August 26, 2019

Web push notifications are one of the best marketing tools for re-engaging users.

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5 Security Measures for Verified Artificial Intelligence
By Asim Rais Siddiqui | August 26, 2019

Nothing has transformed businesses like AI has. Given its frequent use in online systems, you need to ensure AI security has become essential for consumers and organizations to protect information...

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Talking Shop: Smart Financial Habits Your Small Business Needs to Be Practicing
By Chad Brooks | August 26, 2019

Keeping on top of your finances is critical to the success of your business.

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How Big Business Is Recruiting Talent in the 21st Century
By David Trounce | August 26, 2019

With the changing expectations in workplace employment and recruiting, employers have had to rethink their entire process for attracting, engaging and retaining talent. Companies of all sizes can...

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How to Become a Sought-After Employer
By Heather Baker | August 25, 2019

Addressing our people strategy led to three employer awards, a 100% increase in applications for new vacancies and a boost in employee satisfaction. We transformed our employer brand, and it's...

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Responsibilities of a Kitchen Manager
By Skye Schooley | August 25, 2019

Kitchen managers must have leadership skills in addition to culinary arts training.

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Courage Is a Key Component of Open-Minded Management
By Kerry Goyette | August 25, 2019

Being an open, emotionally intelligent small business leader is constant — and courage is a huge part of that process.

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How to Build Brand Authority by Leveraging Online Reviews
By Wesley Cherisien | August 23, 2019

With rising advertising costs and increased competition among companies that are bidding for media placement, organic marketing is the secret ingredient that will need to become a core component in...

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16 Tips for SMBs That Are Starting to Use Geolocation Advertising
By Scott Gerber | August 23, 2019

Get the most out of this marketing approach with tips from those who've used it.

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3 Tips for Choosing a Warehouse Space
By Jonathan Keyser | August 23, 2019

Should you buy or lease your warehouse space? Here are three points to consider.

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5 Things to Consider for an International Digital Marketing Strategy
By Sean Hopwood | August 23, 2019

Follow these steps to market your business to an international audience.

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MLMs Are Preying on the Dream of Entrepreneurship
By Mona Bushnell | August 22, 2019

Multilevel marketing companies target women, immigrants and low-income minorities.

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How to Use Brand Activism to Ethically Grow Your Brand
By Margaret Olat | August 22, 2019

Learn how your business can support a social cause that you and your audience care about.

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Do You Need to Develop a Negotiation Strategy for Your Company?
By Calum Coburn | August 22, 2019

Here are the factors you need to consider to create your business's negotiation strategy.

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How Can SMBs Customize Their Social Media Marketing Strategies?
By Ming-Yi Wu | August 22, 2019

The best strategy for your business should take multiple factors into account.

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Why Businesses Should Consider a Merchant Cash Advance
By Chad Otar | January 07, 2021

A merchant cash advance can be a valuable tool for small businesses with outstanding invoices.

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7 Things to Do After Your Job Interview to Get Hired Faster
By Biron Clark | August 21, 2019

Your opportunity to land a job doesn't end when the interview is over.

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How to Write Product Descriptions That Lead to More Sales
By Chris Christoff | August 21, 2019

Writing enticing product descriptions is critical for e-commerce sites.

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17 Things to Look for When Hiring Freelancers
By Scott Gerber | August 21, 2019

When hiring a freelancer, don't just focus on their technical skills.

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Here's Why Your Employees Are Ignoring Your Emails
By Michael DesRochers | August 21, 2019

Avoid these seven mistakes if you want employees to read your emails.

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Mistakes That Cause Data-Driven Innovations to Fail
By Chris Porteous | August 20, 2019

These seven mistakes can prevent your app's success.

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The Best States for Starting a Business in 2019
By Travis Crabtree | August 20, 2019

Here are four states where you should consider starting a business.

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Talking Shop: Small Businesses Can Make Millions From Federal Government Contracts
By Chad Brooks | August 20, 2019

The U.S. government is the biggest customer in the world for small businesses.

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Cybersecurity Activism: A Wake-Up Call for Every Small Business Owner
By Adam Stern | August 20, 2019

Every small business should be invested in cybersecurity.

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How to Sell Your Business in 6 Simple Steps
By Bruce Hakutizwi | August 19, 2019

If you've decided it's time to sell your business and you'd love to start the next chapter of your life by Q1 of 2020, don't despair. You absolutely can sell your business by 2020.

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How to Create an Effective Survey
By Tom Britton | August 19, 2019

Don't spend hours building customer surveys that no one cares about. Here’s what you’re doing wrong.

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Marketing Automation for Small Business Without Sacrificing Customer Data Privacy
By Sam Bocetta | August 19, 2019

GDPR has created a more security conscious data-handling environment for every online marketer that cannot be ignored unless very large fines are untroubling.

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What to Look for in a SaaS Startup Idea to Make it a Success
By Zaheer Dodhia | August 19, 2019

Software as a service (SaaS) has taken over the business world by storm, and today there are more SaaS startups mushrooming everywhere. To find out whether your SaaS idea struck gold, or not, here...

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Is Your Collaboration Software Productive or Just Chatter?
By Robert Logemann | August 19, 2019

With services like Skype, Slack, Yammer, and Teams nearing ubiquity in offices across the world, a conversation in the workplace is only ever a hastily typed message away. However, the benefits...

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Why Kids Should Be Taught to Have an Entrepreneurial Mindset
By Siri Hedreen | August 18, 2019

An entrepreneurial mindset promotes innovation, positive life skills … and sure, profit.

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Popular Management Theories Decoded
By Bennett Conlin | August 17, 2019

What do some of the original management theorists believe?

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Has Influencer Marketing Peaked?
By Siri Hedreen | August 17, 2019

A decline in trust may be leading to a decline in conversion rates.

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5 Ways to Find a Niche for Your Startup
By Brian J. Roberts | August 16, 2019

Here's how to identify your niche and find a market need to base your business on.

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4 Reasons Why Texas Is a Hot State for Starting a Business
By Deborah Sweeney | August 16, 2019

Why are so many startups heading to Texas?

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How to Use Customer Feedback to Your Advantage
By Thomas Griffin | January 12, 2021

Here are four ways you can use customer feedback to improve your business.

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Don't Just Know Your Customer, Be Your Customer
By Eric Shapiro | August 15, 2019

To understand who your target customer is and what they want, you must be your customer.

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How to Keep Your Online Store's Rewards Program Secure
By Rafael Lourenco | August 15, 2019

Loyalty programs are such a tempting target for fraudsters and steps merchants can take to protect their rewards program.

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How To Build A Customer-Centric Culture For Your Small Business
By Jared Atchison | August 15, 2019

Building a customer-centric culture helps your business apart from the competition

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The Skills You Need to Be a Successful Remote Employee
By Chris Christoff | August 14, 2019

If you want to be a remote worker, these are the skills you need to have.

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How to Improve Your Customer Retention Strategy
By Guy Marion | August 14, 2019

Improving your customer retention strategy can make a big impact on your bottom line.

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Best Business Certifications of 2021
By Kim Lindros | January 06, 2021

A business certification can make your skills stand out and help you get the right salary.

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3 Ways to Gain Audience Trust in Blockchain
By Sean Caputo | August 13, 2019

Spur trust with customers using blockchain.

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How To Raise Your Kids While Leading A Corporation
By Guy Sheetrit | August 13, 2019

Being a good parent isn't always as easy as being a good boss.

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15 Things to Remember When Preparing to Negotiate with a Larger Company
By Scott Gerber | August 13, 2019

Research, and the right attitudes, can help you find success

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4 Tips for Presenting to a Global Audience
By Raul Sanchez Dan Bullock | August 12, 2019

Follow these four principles to connect with audiences from all over the world.