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8 Smart Tips for Evaluating Your Outsourcing Partner
By business.com editorial staff | March 24, 2020

When outsourcing any part of your production process, following these eight steps will help you pick the right company.

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Is Your Business Phone System HIPAA Compliant?
By business.com editorial staff | March 24, 2020

A secure business phone system protects your office from penalties and criminal prosecution. Read on to see if your business phone...

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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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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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The Pros and Cons of Virtual Offices
By business.com editorial staff | March 19, 2020

The trend of virtual offices is starting to gain momentum. However, as every single product out there, even virtual offices have advantages and disadvantages.

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How Should Entrepreneurs Pay Themselves?
By business.com editorial staff | March 19, 2020

As an entrepreneur, you're the one paying yourself, and it's not always a steady income.

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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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What Are the Costs of a Food-Testing Lab?
By business.com editorial staff | March 18, 2020

Set a reasonable budget for food testing services.

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Writing a Business Growth Plan
By business.com editorial staff | March 18, 2020

Facilitate and speed up expansion with a clear roadmap.

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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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Company Cars: To Buy or to Lease, That Is the Question
By business.com editorial staff | March 16, 2020

Should you buy or lease the company car? Here are pros and cons of each to help you weigh which is best for your needs.

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Keep Track of Your Recruiting Efforts
By business.com editorial staff | March 16, 2020

What does an applicant tracking system do?

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Steps in Order Fulfillment
By business.com editorial staff | March 16, 2020

Gain a complete understanding of the several steps involved in order fulfillment.

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5 Steps for Your Restaurant's Disaster Preparedness Plan
By business.com editorial staff | March 16, 2020

Be prepared for any scenario beforehand.

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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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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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What Is Private Labeling, and How Does It Work?
By business.com editorial staff | March 12, 2020

Should your store expand to offer its own labeled products to compete with big brands?