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Scaling Up: The Economics of Your Home Delivery Business
By Marc Kuo | May 01, 2020

If you're scaling your home delivery business, monitoring and lowering your cost per delivery is key to profitability.

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How to Hire, Train and Onboard Employees Using Video Conferencing
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Video conferencing software is an effective tool for hiring, training and onboarding employees. Here's how to use it for your business.

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How to Triage and Build Resilience During Uncertain Times
By Nichole Kelly | May 01, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 is just beginning, and the end is nowhere in sight. So what do we do? We respond.

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Should You Buy an Existing Franchise?
By business.com editorial staff | May 01, 2020

There's an alternative to launching a new franchise: Buy an existing one.

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How to Improve Relations Between Your Managers and Employees
By Sammi Caramela | May 01, 2020

Poor relationships in the workplace can be detrimental to the health of your business.

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How Small Businesses Thrive in a Big-Box Economy
By business.com editorial staff | April 30, 2020

By creating a fantastic customer experience, small businesses can hold their own against the big chains.

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5 Reasons Your Business Should Have Strategic Partnerships
By business.com editorial staff | April 30, 2020

Strategic partnerships have mutual benefits and can lead to long-term profits.

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What Are Legal Support Services?
By business.com editorial staff | April 30, 2020

Find qualified law support services for your business before you need them.

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How to Help Small Businesses Navigate Copyright Law
By Andrew Martins | April 30, 2020

Copyright law makes it tricky for business owners to broadcast music at their stores. Find out how Feed.fm helps SMBs pump out the tunes without landing in hot water.

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3 Legal Challenges for E-Commerce Businesses
By Derek Walter | April 29, 2020

Liability, data protection and fraud management can present significant legal challenges.

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How to Build a Resilient Business: Lessons From the Last Pandemic
By Mona Bushnell | April 29, 2020

What economics lessons can we learn from the 1918 pandemic, and what are successful businesses doing to survive the 2020 pandemic?

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5 Ways Your Business Can Boost Its Productivity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Nathan Resnick | April 28, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven problematic for businesses worldwide. While many economic factors are beyond the control of entrepreneurs, productivity needn't be something that declines, too.

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Important Things to Do After Your Trademark Is Registered
By business.com editorial staff | April 27, 2020

So you've just registered your trademark and taken the first step in protecting your brand. Now what?

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What Every Business Needs to Know About Consumer Data Privacy in 2020
By Alejandro Uria | April 27, 2020

If we were to try to categorize all the data privacy trends under one heading, it would most likely be an attempt to better regulate how private information is used.

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Business Decision-Making: Gut Instinct or Hard Data?
By business.com editorial staff | April 27, 2020

In the world of business, decisions matter. Should you trust your gut or rely on the hard data?

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Understanding Business Ethics Key Terms
By business.com editorial staff | April 27, 2020

Understand the theories that contribute to differing business ethics.

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Lemonade From Lemons: Don't Let the COVID-19 Crisis Go to Waste
By Alexey Chalimov | April 24, 2020

Crisis is an opportunity for innovation. How can your business make the best of this situation and come out stronger than ever?

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How to Start a Business Without Outside Funding
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 24, 2020

Shama Patel launched a successful skin care company with no outside funding. Here's how she did it.

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The Benefits of Restaurant iPad POS Systems
By business.com editorial staff | April 23, 2020

After you set up your account, you and your employees will instantly be able to use your iPad POS system to assist your customers.

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Best Uses for Tablets at Your Restaurant
By business.com editorial staff | April 23, 2020

You can save time and money and improve your customers' dining experience with tablets at your restaurant.

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Can You Afford to Buy a Franchise?
By business.com editorial staff | April 22, 2020

It's possible even on a budget, but you need to know your options and obligations first.

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Pricing and Costs of Commercial Printers
By business.com editorial staff | April 22, 2020

Here's what you should consider when buying or leasing a commercial printer.

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Government-to-Consumer Markets
By business.com editorial staff | April 21, 2020

Tap into government-to-consumer markets to take advantage of the offerings.

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How to Make Sure Your Company Can Adapt When Needed
By Matthew G. | April 19, 2020

Being prepared to pivot when necessary and adapt to changing times is critical for your business's survival.