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Payment Gateway vs. Payment Processor
By Adam Uzialko | October 29, 2019

What's the difference between a payment gateway and a payment processor?

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5 Questions Leaders Need to Ask Themselves to Reach Peak Performance
By Ken Gosnell | October 28, 2019

The best leaders ask themselves these five crucial questions.

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LinkedIn 101: What Small Businesses Need to Know
By Ryan Gould | October 28, 2019

Find out how you can use LinkedIn for business.

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What the Workplace Will Look Like in 2025
By Suresh Sambandam | October 28, 2019

Artificial intelligence is poised to change everything.

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5 Reasons Why Franchising Could Save Your Retirement Plans
By Eric Stites | October 28, 2019

Franchising is a solid option for people who are looking to better prepare for retirement. Here's what you need to know before making this decision.

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A Guide to Help You Choose the Best POS Software
By Skye Schooley | October 28, 2019

Learn what features to look for when choosing the best POS software for your business.

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The Business Benefits and Trailblazing Tricks of CRM Software
By James Warner | November 03, 2020

Here's how your company can use a customer relationship management system to boost your customer experience.

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7 To-Dos Before Launching a Business Website
By Jared Atchison | October 27, 2019

These seven steps will increase your ranking on search engines and boost conversions.

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How to Run a Successful Focus Group for Your Small Business
By Chris Christoff | October 25, 2019

Learn how to run a focus group that gives you useful insights about your target audience.

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3 Things to Consider When Designing an Office Space to Support Innovation
By Craig Storey | October 25, 2019

Learn how to create an office space that supports employees and inspires innovation.

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5 Things to Consider If You Want to Expand Your Product to France
By Sean Hopwood | October 25, 2019

You need to take these factors into account when introducing your product to the French market.

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How to Choose a Mobile POS System
By Skye Schooley | July 07, 2020

Learn what features to look for when choosing a mobile POS system for your business.

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How Retailers Can Protect Themselves From Payment Card Fraud
By Arjun Kohli | October 24, 2019

Small business owners have to be proactive and vigilant on several fronts.

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The Small Business Productivity Guide: 7 Tips to Boost Your Output
By Victor Snyder | January 06, 2021

Here are seven tips to help you and your employees work more efficiently.

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How EMR and Practice Management Solutions Can Combat Healthcare Burnout
By Adam Uzialko | October 24, 2019

Healthcare IT products like electronic medical records can reduce healthcare burnout.

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The Benefits of B-Corporations and the Simple Steps to Achieve Certification
By Anthony Gold | October 24, 2019

B-corporations are good for employees and customers, and good for the world. It's a commitment to creating a positive impact with lasting results.

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Talking Shop: Business.com CEO Talks Change and Rebranding Focus
By Chad Brooks | October 23, 2019

Business.com CEO, Doug Llewellyn, discusses the new focus of the company.

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How Can Businesses Thrive in the Age of Digital Demand?
By Julie Leonhardt LaTorre | October 23, 2019

Learn how brick-and-mortar businesses are using technology to succeed in a digital world.

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4 Growth Tactics for B2B Businesses
By Hailey Friedman | October 23, 2019

Here are four proven marketing strategies that can help your B2B company grow.

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Why Identity Management Is Essential for Digital Success
By Rakesh Soni | October 23, 2019

Learn how identity management technology can help you improve the customer experience.

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How to Quickly Boost Website Traffic
By Ben Mizes | October 23, 2019

SEO, social media and blogging can all help you quickly get more visitors to your website.

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5 Ways to Boost Your SEO Right Away
By Kaili Killpack | October 22, 2019

Making sure people searching online can find you should be a top priority for businesses today. Here are several steps you should be taking to make that happen.

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How to Boost Sales and Finish the Year Strong
By Chris Porteous | October 22, 2019

Follow these four steps to finish the year on a high note.

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How to Become a Successful Guest Blogger
By Chris Christoff | October 22, 2019

Guest blogging can provide you, and your business, with a number of benefits.

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4 Tips to End Brand Dilution and Get Your Real Marketing Message Out There
By Chris Wallace | October 22, 2019

Turn your story into a powerful tool for your brand.

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How to Choose a Paystub Generator
By Matt D'Angelo | October 22, 2019

Finding the right paystub generator is an important part of processing payroll.

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4 Tips to Improve Your Website's UX
By Thomas Griffin | October 21, 2019

Your product, service or content won't be enough if customers have a frustrating experience on your website. Here's how to improve the user experience on your site.

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How Small Businesses Can Work Together for Holiday Season Success
By Bill Brunelle | October 21, 2019

The holiday shopping season gives small business owners a chance to band together to more effectively compete with big-box stores. Here are five ways to see success this season.

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16 Marketing Research Resources for Deep Data Dives
By Scott Gerber | October 21, 2019

From studying Ahrefs to examining customer surveys, here are some ways to get the information you need.

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The Pros and Cons of a Payroll Card
By Matt D'Angelo | July 22, 2020

Paycards are a growing trend among small businesses. Find out their pros and cons.

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How to Maximize Your Company's Meetings
By Ken Gosnell | October 21, 2019

As the CEO, there are five types of meetings you need to regularly conduct.

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Outsourcing for Small Businesses: Should You Hire a Contractor?
By Dennis O’Keefe | October 20, 2019

Outsourcing, also known as "contracting out," is the act of sending specific tasks and jobs outside your small business to be completed instead of handling them in-house.

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10 Ways Salespeople Can Surpass Buyers' Expectations
By Greg McBeth | January 12, 2021

Here are 10 things salespeople must do to deliver an exceptional buying experience.

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Small Businesses Must Take Advantage of the Democratization of Data
By Mark Edwards | October 18, 2019

Learn how the easy availability of big data can help SMBs compete with big businesses.

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How Your Travel Company Can Use a CRM
By James Warner | October 18, 2019

If you run any kind of service for travelers, your customer relationships and insights on their needs are your lifeblood. This is where CRM software can help.

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8 Keys to Upscaling Your Business
By Asim Rais Siddiqui | October 18, 2019

Risky decisions come with the territory of running and growing your business, but you can minimize the risks with a sustainable business growth strategy.

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How Employers Can Help Their Employees Through Addiction
By Ruth Hoffmann | October 18, 2019

Addiction signals the employee is experiencing something difficult in their personal life. It's a symptom, not the cause of their problems. It's important that you, as the employer, treat it this way.

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How to Develop a Social Media Marketing Strategy for Your Business
By Ben Mizes | October 17, 2019

A sound, effective strategy involves these four steps.

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5 Ways to Increase Your E-Commerce Sales This Holiday Season
By Christopher Hamze | December 09, 2020

E-commerce is a popular way to shop this year. Here’s how you can increase your online sales.

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6 Obstacles I Didn't Expect When My Team Grew so Quickly
By Malte Kramer | October 17, 2019

Accelerated growth can lead to some significant obstacles – learn how to get through them.

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Why You Need a SWOT Analysis for Your Business
By Kiely Kuligowski | May 06, 2020

A SWOT analysis helps you make smart, informed business decisions.

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How Safe Is Your Online Store's Mobile Channel From These Types of Fraud?
By Rafael Lourenco | October 16, 2019

For brands to succeed in the mobile channel, they must provide a secure shopping experience for customers.

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3 Ways Your Own Marketing Team Can Be Better Than an Agency
By Alon Tvina | October 16, 2019

With agency costs rising and technology barriers (and costs) falling, control can finally return to where it belongs—the hands of the brand.

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How to Improve Your Website's SEO
By Ben Mizes | October 16, 2019

Making sure customers can find your website online is of the utmost importance. That's why improving your website's SEO should be a top priority.

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10 Ways to Ease the Hiring Process for Your Company
By Komal Dangi | October 15, 2019

These are the steps you can take to make the hiring process easier for your business.

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What to Do if You Can't Get a Business Loan
By Chris Porteous | December 23, 2020

There are some key steps you should take if your business needs an influx of cash and you can't get a loan.

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6 Effective Ways to Protect Your Business From a Data Breach
By Victor Snyder | October 15, 2019

Cybersecurity should be a top priority for all business owners.

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How to Get More Customer Calls With Your Website
By Thomas Griffin | October 15, 2019

Customers still find value in the option to call businesses. Here's how to encourage them to call.

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What Happens If You Can't Repay Your SBA Loan?
By Jason Milleisen | October 14, 2019

There are options that are available if you can't repay your SBA loan.

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How to See an ROI on Your Digital Marketing Campaign
By Sarah Schaffer | October 14, 2019

Before you pay for digital advertising, learn what you need to already have in place and how to measure the results of your paid campaign.