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3 Ways to Build Brand Awareness Through Storytelling
By business.com editorial staff | April 15, 2020

Telling focused stories can drive traffic to your business.

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Do You Know Where Your Best Hires Are Coming From?
By Chris Lennon | August 08, 2018

Learn the benefits of tracking and then leveraging your best hiring sources.

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The Best Time of the Year to Take Vacation
By business.com editorial staff | March 12, 2020

Don't waste your time off; just make the most of it without leaving a disaster at work.

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UN's Sustainable Development Goals for Small Businesses
By Carlyann Edwards | August 07, 2018

The hope is to have all people, governments and businesses following the agenda by 2030.

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Commercial Real Estate Lessons From McDonald’s
By business.com editorial staff | April 10, 2020

Small business owners can learn from the McDonald's business model of owning their own business real estate.

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Leadership During Prosperity Can Prepare You for Tough Times
By Dr. Richard Nongard | August 06, 2018

Planning for economic downturns helps set your business up for long-term success.

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Vacationing from Your One-Person Business: 7 Tips to Unwind Without Worry
By business.com editorial staff | June 19, 2020

As a hard-working entrepreneur, you deserve a break like everyone else.

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6 Ways to Market and Grow Your Facebook Group
By Syed Balkhi | August 06, 2018

A Facebook group is the ultimate way to market your business.

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6 Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Transform Your Small Business
By business.com editorial staff | April 10, 2020

Learn how you can leverage AI to better serve your business and your customers.

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How to Create Hiring Practices to Tackle the Tech Skills Gap
By Jeff Mazur | August 03, 2018

Your business needs to think creatively to hire the best new tech employees.

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How to Prepare Your Business for the Future of Technology
By Andriy Skoropad | August 03, 2018

Embracing technology will set your business up for long-term success.

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6 Things to Know About Using Long-Tail Keywords
By Katharine Paljug | August 03, 2018

You don't need to be a marketing genius to make effective use of good SEO techniques.

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5 Ways to Start the Mental Health Conversation in Creative Industries
By Justin Gignac | August 03, 2018

You don't have to run a company to advance the conversation around mental health at work.

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How to Send Better Professional Emails and Texts
By Stacey Hanke | August 01, 2018

If customers aren't opening your emails or texts, change your strategy.

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Business and Product Names: A Guide to Choosing or Changing Them
By business.com editorial staff | June 16, 2020

Your business name is more than just a catchy phrase. Here's how to choose the right one.

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How AI and Automation Technology Can Help Accountants
By business.com editorial staff | March 26, 2020

There is a right way to strike a balance between human brainpower and modern technology.

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3 Ways Staff Augmentation Solves the Hiring Problem
By Nacho De Marco | August 01, 2018

These are the three biggest issues with the hiring process and how augmentation can help.

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How to Handle Internal Communications During a Merger
By Michael DesRochers | November 06, 2020

M&A deals are on the rise. How should entrepreneurs and business leaders prepare their workforce when going through a merger?

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Why Your Business Should Implement Horizontal Management
By Vlad Dobrynin | July 31, 2018

Vertical management can stifle employees, but horizontal management boosts morale.

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Why Adding AI to Your Mobile App Is a Must in 2020
By business.com editorial staff | May 11, 2020

Artificial intelligence can improve your business's mobile application.

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The Top E-Commerce Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
By business.com editorial staff | April 14, 2020

Don't make these common mistakes when launching your online business.

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How to Set Up a Marketing Calendar That Actually Works
By business.com editorial staff | April 20, 2020

Manage your promotional content with a schedule strategically designed for success.

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How to Engage Millennials Using Instagram
By Zach Benson | July 30, 2018

6 tips on how to successfully woo this large, often untapped customer base.

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Want to Invest in Digital Real Estate? How to Get Started
By Syed Balkhi | July 30, 2018

You've seen people making money from owning websites. You can do it too.

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5 Metrics That Amp Up Agile Team Productivity
By Aakash Gupta | July 27, 2018

Agile team metrics let you extract the right skills in time for the right projects.

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Delegate or Die – The Only Way to Grow Your Business
By Harrison Rogers | July 27, 2018

Learn how to effectively delegate tasks to qualified employees.

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How to Tell If Your Business is Growing Too Quickly (and What to Do About It)
By Adam Uzialko | July 26, 2018

If you notice these signs, it could be time to slow down.

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What Is the Triple Bottom Line?
By Paula Fernandes | April 10, 2020

The triple bottom line is a sustainability-based accounting method that focuses on people, profit and planet. Here's how it works for businesses.

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Which Microsoft 365 Platform Is Right for Your Business?
By Matt D'Angelo | July 26, 2018

There are several plans with different features. Choose the one that's right for you.

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6 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know When Acquiring Clients
By Keren Lerner | July 26, 2018

Learn how to create and build relationships with customers.

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The Risks Associated With a Personal Guarantee
By Jennifer Post | October 02, 2020

Should you personally guarantee your business loan? There are risks with the rewards.

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How Starting a Business is Similar to Starting a Marriage
By Malini Bhatia | July 25, 2018

Building a business is a lot like building a relationship.

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How to Apply for Government Grants
By Derek Walter | April 20, 2020

Applying for government grants can be a confusing and lengthy process, but the end result could be a monetary award for your business. Here's how to apply for a government grant.

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Big Data, Big Impact: How Data Improves Your Social Media Marketing
By business.com editorial staff | April 08, 2020

Big data has significantly changed the way businesses market on social media.

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Fact or Fiction: Five Common Downfalls of Data Visualizations
By Sanket Shah | July 23, 2018

They say a picture is worth a 1,000 words, but what if that isn't the full story?

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Unlocking the Power of Trade: How to Identify and Monetize Your Excess Capacity
By business.com editorial staff | April 07, 2020

Waste is bad for business – and society as a whole.

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How to Protect Your Web Application – Even If You Don't Own Sensitive Data
By Jon Schram | July 20, 2018

Keep you web application and customer data secure by following these 4 steps.

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Why Adopting a Zero-Friction Approach is the Key to Success
By Scot Wingo | July 19, 2018

Reduce friction to please customers.

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5 Tips for Building a Globally-Minded Creative Team
By Justin Gignac | July 19, 2018

To reach an audience on a global scale, you need to consider global perspectives.

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How You Can Rebrand Your Retail Business to Gain Customers
By Michelle Arbeau | July 19, 2018

Retail customers have different needs than they did decades ago.

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Naming a Product: What You Need to Know
By business.com editorial staff | March 31, 2020

Product names can make or break sales. Here's how to choose the right one.

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Why Companies Are Choosing Freelancers Over Full-Time Employees
By business.com editorial staff | April 06, 2020

On-demand workers are an increasingly popular option for corporations.

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The 10 Biggest Litigation Mistakes Companies Make
By Joseph Saltiel | July 18, 2018

Should your business find itself in legal trouble, avoid these pitfalls.

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How Much Does It Cost to Start an Online Business?
By Zac Johnson | February 22, 2021

Everyone's startup is different, but these expenses are typical and usually necessary.

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Amazon Alexa at Work: 12 Skills for Small Businesses
By Michael Georgiou | July 17, 2018

Amazon has found a way to integrate Alexa into your business.

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Poor Connectivity Stifles Technology Growth for Rural Businesses
By Sue Marquette Poremba | July 17, 2018

Rural businesses often lack access to reliable internet and tech services.

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How to Create Community Around Your Brand
By business.com editorial staff | April 14, 2020

Using online and in-person methods can help you grow a loyal brand following.

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Should Your Business Hire an SEO Expert?
By business.com editorial staff | April 14, 2020

You can try to go it alone, but it's worth it to improve your revenue through better SEO.

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Why Business Are Still Sending Faxes in 2018
By Naoimi Young | July 16, 2018

For some businesses, faxing is more important than ever.

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How Offering Professional Development Opportunities to Employees Helps Your Small Business
By business.com editorial staff | June 23, 2020

Continuing education platforms are a great way to develop employee skills, boost morale and improve recruitment efforts.