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Want Your Employees to Be More Productive? It’s Time to Redecorate
By Tom Drake | October 29, 2015

Business owners routinely try to think of ways to boost worker productivity, but might be missing out on a simple solution: redecorating.

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Problems at Work? 10 Signs That It's Not Them, It's You
By Suzanne Lucas | October 27, 2015

If you find yourself repeatedly suffering from the same problems at work, you might be the problem. Here are the signs that you're at fault.

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Beacons are Beckoning: How Mobile Technology is Changing Retail
By business.com editorial staff | October 26, 2015

Retailers of all sizes are having to adjust to technology trends. How mobile technology is changing the in-store experience.

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25 People You Need to Meet at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas
By Brian Hughes | October 26, 2015

The Who’s Who of Money 20/20’s Top Financial Tech Innovators

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5 Things to Say to Advance Your Career Right Now
By Bob Pritchett | October 26, 2015

Here are 5 phrases that have the power to build better work relationships and help advance you within your career.

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Looking for Business Insurance? 9 Questions to Ask a Prospective Broker
By Sam Meenasian | October 23, 2015

Choosing business insurance can be overwhelming and so can finding the right agent. Ask these questions to find the best fit.

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Renewable Resources: The Impact of Green Energy on the Economy
By Jacob William | October 22, 2015

Find out why more countries are shifting away from non-renewables and harnessing wind, water, and solar to secure their future economies.

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The Great Debate: Is Crying at Work Ever Okay?
By Kim Tracy Prince | October 21, 2015

Crying is great for reality television, but when is it acceptable in business?

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Real Talk: Which Annoying Coworker Are You?
By business.com editorial staff | October 14, 2015

The cast of characters working at your office is not unique. There's one of every type in every office environment—which one do you play?

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Can a Gamified Work Environment Get Your Employees to Better Collaborate?
By Daan Pepijn | October 14, 2015

Employee engagement is a critical component in the success of large organizations and businesses. Add gamified work environment to the mix.

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Filling the Blank Space: Business Lessons from Taylor Swift
By Anna Johansson | October 09, 2015

As an entrepreneur or business professional, you can glean a lot from studying how Taylor Swift approaches marketing, branding, sales & PR.