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Are Hashtags Intellectual Property?
By Daliah Saper | June 19, 2015

Hashtags began on Twitter and have now spread to other major social media websites like Facebook, Google+ and Instagram—and to communication in general.

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What Is the Number One Trait That Makes For Employee Satisfaction?
By Amy Blackburn | June 18, 2015

Plus, four more that matter—A lot

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The Future of Work: Freelancing Goes From Rags to Riches
By Nik Badminton, Futurist and Growth Consultant | June 17, 2015

The Contingent Workforce is Growing and Opportunity Abounds for All

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Top Tips to Ensure Clients Pay on Time and Increase Your Cash Flow
By Loren Baker | June 15, 2015

Keeping track of cash flow is critical for your business, and we have found the 12 best tips to ensure your customers pay you on time.

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Researchers Identify the 14 Key Areas of Employee Disengagement
By Amy Blackburn | June 11, 2015

Plus, how to improve waning employee engagement.

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From Mall Madness to Sadness: Why Shopping Centers Will Soon Be Obsolete
By Sudeep Banerjee | June 03, 2015

Retail shops need to act fast. Ecommerce is on the rise, while brick and mortar shops around the country are closing their doors.

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No Rest for the Weary: How to Stay Happy & Healthy While Business Traveling
By Kim Tracy Prince | June 03, 2015

Here are some recently crowd-sourced tips from true road warriors on how to minimize the pain of business travel, and maximize the results.

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Digital Disrupt: What We Can All Learn From the Netflix Model
By business.com editorial staff | June 03, 2015

Adoption of new digital technologies has been a catalyst for business success stories. Spotting trends is key for survival—innovate or die.

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13 Ways to Attract a More Diverse Candidate Base
By Scott Gerber | May 29, 2015

A diverse team is a strong team. Here are 13 tactics to ensure you are attracting and recruiting all types of candidates.

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What Is ERP Software & How Can It Increase Efficiency?
By Seth Rand | May 28, 2015

ERP software can help your business better communicate goals, objectives and strategies. But what else can it do, and which to choose?