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Improve Your Social Media Marketing Efforts Using Facebook Messenger Chatbots
By Larry Kim | September 11, 2019

Used the right way, chatbots can boost leads, customer engagement and sales.

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Why Mentorship Matters to the Startup Community
By Patrick Riley | September 11, 2019

Mentors and mentees have a lot to gain from each other

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How E-Commerce Brands Can Use SEO to Boost Their Online Traffic
By Nathan Resnick | September 11, 2019

A few targeted SEO practices can give your website the increase in traffic you are looking for.

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How to Compress Photos
By Bennett Conlin | September 11, 2019

There are a few easy ways to compress image files..

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How Leveraged Buyouts Can Help Small Businesses
By Chris Porteous | September 11, 2019

Leveraged buyouts can help small businesses that may otherwise struggle to attract outside financing.

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How to Use LinkedIn to Promote Your Personal Brand
By Chris Christoff | September 10, 2019

LinkedIn is a goldmine for making important professional connections, growing your business and promoting your brand.

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Choosing the Right Outsourcing Partner
By Shahid Mansuri | September 10, 2019

Many businesses find it difficult to outsource requirements, but it can boost business growth.

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Implement DevOps the Right Way
By Zee Ahmed | September 10, 2019

An effective DevOps strategy must be tailored to your specific workplace.

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How Influencer Marketing Fraud Scams Businesses
By Sam Bocetta | September 10, 2019

Before paying a social media influencer for posts, find out if their followers are fake.

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How AI-Powered SEO Can Fuel Your Venture
By George Konidis | September 09, 2019

Read on to learn AI can help you improve your online reputation and fuel the growth of your venture.

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The Culture and Practice Behind Agile Innovation
By Vinod Saratchandran | September 09, 2019

Agile innovation must be front and center of your organization’s culture.

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Ways to Fund Your Startup Without Losing Equity
By Janet Gershen-Siegel | December 31, 2020

Startup business owners need operating capital, but many options involve giving up ownership in the business. It doesn't have to be this way.

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How to Cash in on Your Excess Inventory
By Bennett Conlin | November 04, 2020

If you find yourself with excess inventory, here are six ways you can cash it in.

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3 Ways to Leverage AI for Small Business Growth
By Erik Day | September 09, 2019

Emerging AI technologies offer opportunities for small businesses to effectively compete with enterprises.

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Personalization Is the Engine That Drives Today's Givers
By Gabe Cooper | September 08, 2019

Personalizing your nonprofit's communication plan doesn't have to be overwhelming, costly or resource-intensive.

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Why You Should Partner With Influencers (and How to Get Started)
By Thomas Griffin | September 08, 2019

Influencers help bridge the gap between your brand and your target audience.

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5 Manufacturing Errors That Kill Your Profits
By Ken Gosnell | September 08, 2019

Are little errors in your production process adding up to hurt your bottom line?

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How to Create a Content Marketing Strategy From Scratch
By Sarah Patrick | September 06, 2019

Your marketing efforts will fall short if you don't have a content strategy in place.

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Demystifying Digital Media for Small Businesses
By Ed Castro | September 06, 2019

Learn the best platforms and formats for launching a digital media ad campaign.

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Forum Etiquette: Guide for Online Forums
By Mona Bushnell | November 18, 2020

This simple set of guidelines will help you garner more high-quality responses to your posts online.

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How to Prevent Your Small Business From Falling Victim to Phishing Attacks
By Ruth Hoffmann | September 05, 2019

If you're not alert and proactive in protecting your business from cyberattacks, you'll fall prey to these scams, and the consequences are costly.

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Not Taking Vacation Decreases SMB Productivity
By Luke Fitzpatrick | September 05, 2019

Employees who don't take enough vacation time experience increased levels of stress.

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How Retail Stores Can Use New Tech
By Moazzam Kamran | September 05, 2019

Here's how retailers can use technology to improve the shopping experience.

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How A/B Testing Your Ads Improves Conversion
By Chris Porteous | September 05, 2019

Learn how A/B testing your ads improves conversion and streamlines the marketing process.

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5 Habits of Successful Online Entrepreneurs
By Zeeshan Khalid | September 04, 2019

Reduce the risk of failure by adopting these five habits.

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How to Successfully Market an App in 2019 (and 2020)
By Nathan Resnick | September 04, 2019

Are you launching a new app soon? You need to know how to market it correctly.

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Is Your SBA Loan in Default? Forgiveness Is Possible
By Jason Milleisen | January 27, 2021

Learn about the SBA's offer in compromise process, including who is eligible and important do's and don'ts for handling SBA default.

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Why Every Company Should Have a Business Savings Account
By Ken Gosnell | September 04, 2019

Businesses often live from payroll to payroll. Smart business leaders understand the power of saving for future growth.

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How to Manage Risks and Maximize Rewards of Co-Employment
By Tania Fiero | September 03, 2019

Following these four steps will help you reduce the risks co-employment poses to your business.

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How to Create a Successful Company Blog
By Andrew Lancaster | September 03, 2019

A blog can be the key to sales growth and the long term success of your business, but you have to be smart about how you do it. For your blog to be commercially successful, use strategies to make it...

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Why You Need a Midyear Business Tax Checkup With Your CPA
By Nickolas Strain | September 03, 2019

Learn about the benefits of meeting with your CPA midyear to review your business taxes.

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7 Accounting Mistakes That Cost Small Businesses Significant Growth
By Tucker Mathis | December 14, 2020

Failing to have a firm grasp on your business's financial status can significantly hamper your ability to grow. Here are seven accounting mistakes to avoid.

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How to Skyrocket Consumer Engagement Using Email Marketing
By Thomas Griffin | September 03, 2019

Using email marketing to connect with current and potential customers is critical for businesses that are looking to increase engagement.

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Grow Your Small Business by Outsourcing Business Processes
By David Lesniak | September 02, 2019

Achieve greater efficiency, operational performance and more by outsourcing non-revenue-generating tasks to a trustworthy partner.

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Starting a Business: My Expectations vs. The Reality
By Beth Lebowitz | September 02, 2019

You can have a revolutionary business idea, but that doesn't mean you're cut out to be an entrepreneur.

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The Business Owner's Guide to Internet Accessibility
By Blair Nicole | September 02, 2019

Learn how to stay in compliance so you can gain new customers and avoid lawsuits.

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How to Boost Your Social Media Marketing Efforts With Gen Z
By Jared Atchison | September 02, 2019

As millennials grow older, a younger generation is now emerging into the workforce – Gen Z. If you don't have a social media marketing strategy that caters to their needs, you're missing out on...

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How Machine Learning Is Boosting Business Growth
By Nacho De Marco | September 01, 2019

Learn about the four ways machine learning helps businesses improve their performance.

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How Today's Preference for Texts and Emails Is Changing Phone Call Etiquette
By Siri Hedreen | September 01, 2019

Among younger workers, text-based communication is less fearsome and more efficient.

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How to Stand Out With Small Business Certification
By Bryan Peña | August 30, 2019

Today's customers want more than low prices; they want to know the businesses they engage with are aligned with their own personal values. One way to stand out from the crowd and tap into client...

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How to Improve the Success of Your Small Business
By Ruth Hoffmann | August 30, 2019

Getting a small business off the ground is no small feat, even if you’re already experienced as an entrepreneur. Do your homework properly before getting started.

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Could AI Help Managers Predict Personnel Conflicts Before a Hire?
By Igor Makarov | August 30, 2019

Effective hiring has conventionally been easier said than done. Today, however, our hiring protocols may be on the brink of change: artificial intelligence offers the support leaders need to...

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How Social Selling Can Improve Your Sales Process
By Keegan Connolly | August 29, 2019

Learn how connecting with prospects on social media can improve lead-generation efforts.

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Why Backlinks Still Matter
By Elijah Masek-Kelly | August 29, 2019

If you own a business website, backlinks are the lifeblood of your online marketing efforts.

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4 Keys to Building a Growing Customer Base for Your Hobby-Turned-Business
By Nathan Sheets | August 29, 2019

Turn your hobby into a thriving and growing business.

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Is Your SMB Prepared for Back-to-School Season?
By Siri Hedreen | August 29, 2019

Here are five tips to get ready for the second-largest retail season of the year.

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How To Create and Write Your Business's First E-Book
By Chris Christoff | August 29, 2019

E-books give businesses a chance to improve their customer relationships.

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How to Start a Business From Scratch
By Elijah Masek-Kelly | August 28, 2019

Building a business without upfront investment is tough, but not impossible.

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When You Should Hire Your First HR Person
By Mark McKee | August 28, 2019

Here are the key signs it's time to consider bringing on an HR employee.

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Why Your Small Business Needs an IT Partner
By Tiffany Bloomer | August 28, 2019

Without an IT partner, small businesses may face numerous technology-related problems.