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What Is Supply Chain Distribution?
By business.com editorial staff | February 18, 2020

Supply chain distribution is used to balance supply and demand.

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The State of the Restaurant Industry: Facing Challenges, Embracing Opportunity
By business.com editorial staff | February 17, 2020

Ready to face your business challenges head-on?

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A Nonprofit's Guide to Accounting
By Katharine Paljug | February 13, 2020

Accounting for a nonprofit organization can be complex with the strict tax requirements. This guide will help you stay on top of your nonprofit accounting responsibilities.

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Why a Quarter-Life Crisis Might Be the Best Thing to Happen to Your Career
By Ashley Morris | February 05, 2020

Many people experience a "quarter-life crisis." Luckily, it can be motivation to make a positive switch to reinvigorate your career.

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What Serving in Combat Taught Me About Startups
By Jeffrey Chapman | February 05, 2020

Jeffrey Chapman, CEO of Babel Street, shares how his combat experience prepared him for startup life and the lessons he learned building various businesses.

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9 Best Side Hustle Ideas for 2020
By Chris Porteous | February 02, 2020

Here's a breakdown of nine of the best side hustle ideas for 2020, why this is the year to chase them, and how they'll reward you for your hard work.

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Biggest Financial Problems for SMBs and How to Solve Them
By Intuit | January 30, 2020

You don't need to be a financial whiz to stay on top of the threats to your wallet that cause chaos for your small business.

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Transitioning From Corporate America to Franchise Business Ownership
By Jim Judy | January 28, 2020

The thought of leaving the corporate world for business ownership is both exciting and frightening. These steps can help you decide and prepare.

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How to Pick the Right Insurance Coverage When You're Self-Employed
By Chris Porteous | January 26, 2020

Don't skip on insurance. Here's how to determine what coverage you need and how to get it.

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Environmental Scanning: How CEOs Can Stay Ahead of the Curve and Beat the Competition
By Ken Gosnell | January 24, 2020

A leader’s biggest regret can be missing a clearly identifiable trend or failing to make a single change that would have been essential to making a key pivot or decision. The CEO has the...

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5 Ways to Use Automation to Streamline Your Customer Experience
By Matt Shealy | January 20, 2020

Automation allows you to implement complex workflows and business logic so you can cater to individual customers' needs.

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How to Automate Your Business
By Ibrahim Hanif | January 16, 2020

Before your business can expand to multiple locations, you need to automate how it runs by establishing a department chart, KPIs and training manuals.

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How To Write A Business Plan
By Deborah Sweeney | January 14, 2020

There are a number of key elements that all business plans should include.

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3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Business
By Anthony Delgado | January 14, 2020

Let me help you learn from the tough lessons I discovered on my own.

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A Primer on Timeclock Apps and Your Business
By Andrew Martins | January 14, 2020

You need an accurate record of when your employees are on the clock. Here are some apps that can help.

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Everything You Want to Know About Business Planning
By Dave Lavinsky | January 12, 2020

The right business plan is often the difference between a company that stagnates and one that achieves great heights.

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How Your Business Should be Planning for Growth
By Lyndsey Lang | January 08, 2020

One of the greatest errors businesses make is not appropriately planning for growth.

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How to Create a Healthy Client Partnership
By Ryan McGonagill | January 07, 2020

Follow these three basic rules to create a healthy agency and/or client relationship.

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How to Design a Workspace That Improves Productivity
By Katharine Paljug | January 07, 2020

The design of your workplace can have a significant effect on productivity. These tips will help you improve the quality of work you do simply by rearranging your space.

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What Is a Distribution Mix?
By business.com editorial staff | January 07, 2020

Your company's distribution mix is an important part of the marketing mix, ensuring that the right product gets to the right place at the right time.

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How to Prepare a Grant Letter for Nonprofit Funding
By Ryan Ayers | January 06, 2020

Grant writing is essential for nonprofit organizations looking to acquire the funding they need to stay afloat or grow.

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Why Starting an Online Business Changed My Life
By Anthony Delgado | January 06, 2020

I share the hardships I faced in the beginning stages of my business and how I overcame them.