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A Guide to Small Business Overtime Laws
By Adam Uzialko | June 18, 2018

Find out who qualifies, how much they must be paid and what it will cost you if you don't.

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3 Misconceptions About Account-Based Marketing
By business.com editorial staff | April 22, 2020

Don't fear changing your marketing strategy. Learn how ABM can help you.

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How to Market Your Startup's Minimum Viable Product
By Britt Armour | June 15, 2018

Launching an MVP requires an adjustment to your marketing strategy.

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How to Describe Your Business
By business.com editorial staff | July 14, 2020

Find out how you can boil down your business to a few keywords.

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How to Assess the Cybersecurity Risk of Your Small Business
By business.com editorial staff | June 03, 2020

Security risk profiles can help quantify cybersecurity risk.

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Entrepreneurs, Take Note: 7 Trends in Online Purchasing Habits
By business.com editorial staff | April 14, 2020

Whatever product or service you sell, stay on top of consumers' shopping behaviors.

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How to Dissolve a Partnership Agreement
By Julianna Lopez | March 11, 2020

Dissolving a partnership agreement isn't always easy. Here's how to end your partnership amicably.

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Pets Go to Work: How to Create a Pet Policy for Your Office
By business.com editorial staff | July 09, 2020

Creating an office pet policy for your business? Here are five crucial points to include.

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Bank of America Executive on What It Takes to Get a Business Loan
By Chad Brooks | June 14, 2018

The head of small business lending highlights the advantages of getting a bank loan.

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11 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Software Development Company
By Dhananjay Goel | June 13, 2018

An idea for an app, website or software product needs a developer to become successful.

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5 Ways to Help Your IT Department Run Effectively
By Daan Pepijn | June 13, 2018

IT departments are often unsung heroes. Here's how you can make their job easier.

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5 Ways Challenger Brands Can Win Against Big Brands on Amazon
By James Thomson | June 12, 2018

Here's how the Davids are beating the Goliaths in the online marketplace.

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5 Tips for a Successful Conference Call
By business.com editorial staff | April 01, 2020

Conference calls are convenient for remote workers, but there are some downsides.

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The Best Low-Cost Business Ideas When You're on a Tight Budget
By Shane Barker | February 26, 2020

Consider these low-cost business ideas if you want to start a business but are short on funds.

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The Top Accounting Challenges Small Businesses Face
By Alika Cooper | December 29, 2020

Small business owners face a number of challenges every day, and accounting is a big one.

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How to Identify a True Leader
By business.com editorial staff | July 08, 2020

The business.com community asked how to test for leadership ability. We found answers.

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How to Quit Your Job Without Burning Bridges
By business.com editorial staff | May 27, 2020

How you conduct yourself during your last few weeks directly affects your reputation.

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Need a POS System? Lightspeed's Dasilva Highlights What to Look For
By Chad Brooks | June 06, 2018

Learn how a POS system can benefit your business.

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Americans Lack the 'Right to be Forgotten.' So How Can Businesses Counter Negative Publicity?
By Darius Fisher | June 06, 2018

Here are four important steps businesses can take to improve their online reputation.

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How to Create an Alexa Skill for Business
By business.com editorial staff | May 10, 2020

Amazon Echo can help you run your business, but you'll need to start with skills.

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3 Ways to Build a Better Sense of Organizational Community
By Lynette Reed | June 05, 2018

Building a unified workplace is like constructing a home.

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Preparing for Acquisition in the Healthcare Industry
By Andrew Amoth | June 01, 2018

A detailed plan eases the difficulties associated with mergers and acquisitions.

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Abandon Logic to Help Your Organization Succeed
By Srini Pillay | June 01, 2018

Changing your thinking can help you become a better innovator and business strategist.

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What's in a Name? How to Choose the Most Appropriate Job Title
By business.com editorial staff | June 01, 2018

Business experts gave us these five tips for naming roles in your startup or SMB.

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4 Important Things to Consider Before Scaling Your Development Team
By Nacho De Marco | May 30, 2018

Consider these factors before hiring developers.

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How to Make Your Blue-Collar Business Stand Out
By Stephen Lewis | May 30, 2018

You don't have to be a cutting-edge tech startup to find loyal customers.

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Improve Your Customer Retention with Social Media
By business.com editorial staff | June 12, 2020

You should be building a relationship, trust and loyalty with your social media followers.

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Is Your Offshore Software Developer Trying to Trap You?
By Alexey Chalimov | May 29, 2018

Spot the five warning signs of an unscrupulous operation.

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How to Build Your Brand's Authority on Instagram
By Gaurav Sharma | May 29, 2018

Follow these steps to establish your brand as a powerful voice on this platform.

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Small Business Loans for Startups and New Businesses From $50,000 to $100,000
By Matt D'Angelo | February 18, 2020

Small, short-term loans are ideal for startups and small businesses that need some capital but don't want to be saddled with a lot of debt.

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6 Free Classes to Help You Become a Master Content Marketer
By Syed Balkhi | December 08, 2020

These free online courses teach you to write strong, optimized content for the web.

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Unlimited PTO – How Your Business Can Offer It as a Company Perk
By Matt D'Angelo | May 25, 2018

Learn about the benefits of offering unlimited PTO, and how to implement it in your SMB.

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4 Ways to Improve Your Team Dynamics
By business.com editorial staff | June 24, 2020

It's not always easy to establish a positive relationship between workers.

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6 Steps to Making Your First 6 Figures as a Coach or Consultant
By Yuri Kruman | May 25, 2018

Building a successful consulting business is possible with the right strategies.

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5 Reasons Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Sales
By business.com editorial staff | April 15, 2020

Emotional intelligence is a valuable skill in any career but even more so in sales.

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Microsoft Azure vs. Amazon Web Services: Cloud Comparison
By business.com editorial staff | May 25, 2018

Which one is right for your business?

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Hiring Tech Talent? How to Close Your Company's Cloud Skills Gap
By Stefano Bellasio | May 24, 2018

Most companies recognize the cloud skills gap, but aren't sure what to do about it.

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How to Successfully Outsource Software Development
By Victor Haydin | May 24, 2018

Planning ahead and following these five tips can ensure a successful outcome.

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Why the Best Students Are Not the Biggest Successes
By Tom Shieh | May 24, 2018

Following the rules may not be the path to business stardom.

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What Are 7702 Plans, and How Can They Be Used for Retirement?
By business.com editorial staff | June 22, 2020

These life insurance policies are tax deferred over time to build cash value.

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New Salesforce Integration Cloud for SMBs is Built for Scaling and Synergy
By Mona Bushnell | May 23, 2018

Check out these small business-friendly features of the new Salesforce Integration Cloud.

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Why Developing Good Habits Is More Effective Than Setting Goals
By Ray Williams | May 23, 2018

With goals, people rely too much on self-discipline but don't form helpful habits.

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What SMBs Need to Know When Choosing a Small Business Loan
By Sammi Caramela | May 22, 2018

Here's everything you need to know about acquiring a loan for your small business.

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9 Revolutionary Ways Machine Learning Is Changing Marketing
By Valeryia Shchutskaya | May 22, 2018

AI can help businesses optimize many processes, and the costs for this tech are shrinking.

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4 Common Payroll Issues and How to Avoid Them
By business.com editorial staff | March 25, 2020

Handling payroll, even with the help of a payroll service, can still be complex.

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What Kinds of Insurance Do I Need for My Restaurant?
By Evyatar Sagie | May 21, 2018

What types of commercial insurance do you really need for your restaurant?

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5 Preventable Human Errors That Leave Your Company Vulnerable to a Cyberattack
By Alexandre François | May 21, 2018

Most cyberattacks stem from internal human error, but companies can protect themselves.

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The Quality You Should Demand From Your Background Check Service
By Crispin Cruz | May 21, 2018

Background screening services are not all created equal.

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How to Prepare for a Change of Leadership
By business.com editorial staff | March 27, 2020

Help ease the transition and prepare your workers for new leadership.

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How Companies Are Detecting Spear Phishing Attacks Using Machine Learning
By Andrew Goldberg | May 18, 2018

As phishing emails become more sophisticated, companies are turning to machine learning.