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Life Lessons: How to Choose Your Company's Core Values
By Matt Bowman | March 31, 2019

Giving your business the right core values is of critical importance.

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4 Things Online Entrepreneurs Must Prepare Before Outsourcing
By Christine James | March 29, 2019

Focus on outlining expectations and finding the right talent when preparing to outsource.

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10 Reasons Your Restaurant Needs Modern POS Software
By Donna Fuscaldo | December 01, 2020

Learn how a new POS system can help your restaurant manage orders, inventory, staff and a host of other back-office tasks.

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Want to Become a Great Small Business Leader? Start With Your Family
By Jim Marggraff | March 28, 2019

Practicing a founder's mindset with your family can impact work-life balance.

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7 Business Books to Read This Year
By Chris Christoff | March 28, 2019

Hone your leadership skills and bolster your business by adding these books to your list.

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9 Tips for Inspiring Your Team During a Slump.
By Tabitha Naylor | March 27, 2019

A change of scenery is one way to help your team's brainstorming efforts.

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The History of the Photocopier
By business.com editorial staff | June 11, 2020

Find out how the lowly photocopier transformed the way we work.

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Best Practices for SMBs Setting Up an HR Department
By Howard Goldstein | March 26, 2019

Setting up your HR department properly can help create a good business culture.

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When to Consider Using a Factoring Company
By Sean Peek | December 09, 2020

Find yourself in a financial bind? A factoring service might be able to help.

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Why Personal Branding Is Crucial for Any Industry
By business.com editorial staff | April 24, 2020

Building a personal brand can bring a boost in sales numbers.

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How to Securely Manage Passwords in PowerShell Scripts
By Adam Bertram | March 25, 2019

You should never hardcode plain-text passwords. Use encryption in a PowerShell script instead.

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Tips for Hosting Productive Video Conference Meetings
By Matt Bowman | March 25, 2019

Make every second of your video meeting count.

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How Automation Will Affect the Future of Sales
By Richard Stevenson | March 24, 2019

Know how automation can create efficiencies and have systems in place that can handle it.

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How to Scale Your Business From Zero to Millions
By Chris Porteous | March 24, 2019

Tap into these three inexpensive strategies to propel your business to new heights.

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What to Know Before You Refinance Your Business Loans
By business.com editorial staff | April 28, 2020

Evaluate these five elements before you move forward with refinancing.

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How to Boost Your Email Lead List Through Social Media
By business.com editorial staff | April 28, 2020

Build a lean, more effective email lead list by marketing through social media.

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Here's What Employees Actually Want From a Leader
By Angela Koch | March 20, 2019

Employees often look for leaders with the traits they hold in high esteem for themselves.

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The Worst Excuses for Getting out of Work
By Chad Brooks | March 20, 2019

Employers share the most memorable excuses they heard and how they handled them.

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Weirdest Things Caught on Security Camera
By business.com editorial staff | June 08, 2020

Security cameras catch more than thefts. Here are eight weird things caught on camera.

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Here's Why You Should Keep Exhibiting at B2B Trade Shows
By Samuel Smith | March 18, 2019

Despite being "old school," trade shows can still provide so much value to B2B marketers.

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The Best Entrepreneur-Recommended Tech Tools for Business Productivity
By Evyatar Sagie | March 17, 2019

Use the best tech tools to help your business succeed.

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Yes, Your Small Business Needs an 'About' Page
By Pratik Dholakiya | March 15, 2019

Your website's About page wields more marketing muscle than any other piece of content.

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Small Business Guide to Energy Conservation
By Chad Brooks | March 09, 2021

Your small business can reap a host of benefits by implementing these green strategies.

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Should You Buy or Lease an ATM?
By Jennifer Post | November 13, 2020

Consider these six things before deciding if your business should buy or rent an ATM.

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8 Tips for Effective Crisis Communications in the Workplace
By business.com editorial staff | April 10, 2020

It's important to have a crisis communications plan in place before you need it.

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Adding Value: 10 Bookkeeping Systems Small Business Owners Can Use
By Scott Gerber | February 12, 2021

Accounting software is critical to virtually every business. These 10 bookkeeping tools are recommended by small business owners for their ease of use, versatility and effectiveness.

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Would You Hire Someone Who Didn't Go to College?
By business.com editorial staff | March 31, 2020

How crucial is higher education in finding the right talent for your business?

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Creating an Honest Eco Strategy: Why Greenwashing Doesn't Work
By Alex Miller | March 11, 2019

Greenwashing is a short-term strategy that may lead to long-term harm for your brand.

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Translating Finances: Is Math the Same Everywhere?
By Sean Hopwood | March 10, 2019

Translating financial data is not just about the numbers.

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Stay Ahead of Competition With These Employee Perks
By business.com editorial staff | April 23, 2020

These unique perks can help you attract and retain top talent.

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6 Business Grants for Women Entrepreneurs
By Deborah Sweeney | March 08, 2019

In honor of Women's History Month, let's look at business grants for women entrepreneurs.

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How Page Load Speed Affects Customer Behavior
By business.com editorial staff | June 30, 2020

Here's what can happen if your site is too slow and how to speed it up.

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Turn Your Entrepreneurial Roadblocks Into Stepping Stones for Success
By James Moran | March 07, 2019

Roadblocks are just entrepreneurial milestones. Here's how to take them in stride.

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How to Block Websites From Employee Use
By business.com editorial staff | March 24, 2020

Thinking about blocking inappropriate websites from employees? Here's how.

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Used Office Furniture: Pros and Cons
By Skye Schooley | March 07, 2019

Buying used can solve your furniture problems, or it can create new dilemmas.

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How to Run Effective Video Meetings in Your Global Business
By Sean Hopwood | March 07, 2019

Use this set of tips to maximize the benefits of video meetings in your company.

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9 Things to Look for in a Business Checking Account
By Meredith Wood | March 11, 2020

The business checking account you choose matters. Here's what to look for.

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Stop Dictating Edicts and Start Leading From the Front Line
By Alison Gutterman | March 06, 2019

Servant leadership builds a workplace centered on respect and trust.

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How Rich People Got Rich Without College
By Skye Schooley | March 05, 2019

Society tells us to go to college, but that isn't the only route to financial freedom.

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Need a Culture Overhaul? How to Engineer a Company Turnaround
By Mark Davis | March 05, 2019

Need to overhaul your company culture? Here's how to do it successfully.

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4 Signs You Need to Hire a Social Media Manager
By business.com editorial staff | April 24, 2020

Here's how to tell if you're ready for a dedicated social media manager.

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Is Your Company Bankable? How to Improve Your Chances of Being Approved for a Loan
By Terry Lammers | March 04, 2019

Banks aren't just interested in your company's financials.

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Theory vs. Reality: How to Solve Your Marketing Strategy Problems
By Rolando Herrera | March 03, 2019

In marketing, you must know what will work in practice rather than just in theory.

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7 Things to Know When Hiring a Water Delivery Service
By Max Freedman | May 18, 2020

Looking for a service to bring drinkable water to your office on a regular basis?

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3 Underrated Customer Service Skills to Learn in 2019
By Dmitry Dragilev | February 28, 2019

Customer service is changing, and your business needs to keep up.

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7 Secrets to Becoming a Great Presenter
By Donna Griffit | February 27, 2019

Follow these tips to hone your presentation skills.

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Traditional vs. Roth IRAs: What SMB Owners Must Know
By Max Freedman | January 07, 2021

Traditional IRAs are taxed when you liquidate them in retirement, while Roth IRAs are not.

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Small Business Structure Drives Debt Responsibility in Partnerships
By Matt D'Angelo | February 26, 2019

The Business.com community asked what happens with outstanding debt and former business partners. Depending on your business's structure, former partners could be on the hook for unpaid debts.

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The Non-Risk Taker's Guide to Successful Entrepreneurship
By Paul Weber | February 26, 2019

With the right strategies, you can reduce the risks associated with entrepreneurship.

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6 Best Countries to Get a Business Education
By Sean Hopwood | February 26, 2019

Looking for a great business education? Try one of these global schools.