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Gap Insurance for Healthcare? Look for more of it in 2017.
By David Reid | March 03, 2017

Companies look for way to help cover out-of-pocket expenses.

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A Guide to Restaurant Payment Processing
By business.com editorial staff | March 03, 2017

Don't rush into a credit card processing agreement.

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Build Value, Not Valuation, Within Your Company
By Jonathan Gray | March 02, 2017

If you want results, your focus should be on the worth that’s right in front of you.

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Restaurant Receipt Printers: Thermal vs. Impact
By business.com editorial staff | March 02, 2017

How to decide which type of receipt printer you need and where you should put it.

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A Guide to Your Restaurant's Technology
By business.com editorial staff | March 02, 2017

Figure These Hardware and Software Needs Into Your Costs

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Restaurant Point of Sale Buying Guide
By business.com editorial staff | March 02, 2017

From tablets and kiosks to mobile and desktop, the point of sale system market can be conf

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User-Generated Content – More Than Customer Reviews
By business.com editorial staff | March 02, 2017

How You Get More From a UGC Strategy

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Yelp, Groupon, Facebook: The Top 11 Sources of Online Restaurant Marketing
By business.com editorial staff | April 13, 2020

There are more resources than ever before for marketing your restaurant online.

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How to Improve Your Small Business's Cash Flow
By Sean Peek | February 07, 2020

Cash flow is critical for businesses, so cash flow management is key. Here's how to improve your business's cash flow situation.

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Digital Marketing: When To Outsource, When To Do It In-House
By Ben Legg | March 01, 2017

Which digital marketing activities you should keep in-house or outsource?

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Is Your Data Safe From Hackers?
By Adriel Desautels | March 01, 2017

Only if you think like a dedicated hacker, and maybe not then.

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This Is What Happens When Women Adopt a 'Masculine' Leadership Style
By Thuy Sindell | March 01, 2017

We tend to think of a distinct leadership style made up of specific skills.

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Too Many MBAs?
By Ray Williams | March 01, 2017

Why We Need Liberal Arts Graduates in Business

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Growing Pains: IP Strategies for Growth-Phase Companies
By Matthew Grady and Daniel Rudoy | March 01, 2017

Protect Your Intellectual Property

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The Art of Sending Promotional Emails
By Erik Kangas | February 28, 2017

There's a balance to be struck to ensure your marketing is effective.

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3 Steps to Get Started With Programmatic Advertising
By business.com editorial staff | February 28, 2017

Programmatic advertising can help small businesses compete in a big way.

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Should You Buy Your Biggest Competitor?
By Bruce Hakutizwi | February 28, 2017

Organic Business Growth vs. Growth Through Acquisitions

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10 Productivity Myths To Stop Chasing Right Now
By Niraj Ranjan | February 28, 2017

Stop chasing the idea of productivity rather than productivity itself.

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This Is the Most Important Trait to Cultivate for Lifelong Success
By Dan Scalco | February 28, 2017

Want to succeed in life? This is the one trait you need the most.

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Hacking Comes From Both Insiders and Outsiders
By business.com editorial staff | June 18, 2020

Even if you don't think there is anything worth stealing from your organization, chances are, you are still a prime target for cyberattackers.

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Should Companies Tie Performance Bonuses to Diversity Goals?
By Alison Napolitano | February 28, 2017

Can money help companies over even the highest hurdles?

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Why Your Performance Management System Is Failing
By business.com editorial staff | June 01, 2020

If your team isn't performing well, check for these problems with your performance management system.

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Small Business Guide to Google's Marketing Tools
By Meredith Wood | February 27, 2017

Google Analytics, Optimize, Adwords, Keyword Planner and other tools are powerful.

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7 Types of Emails Your Business Should Send
By Sarah Patrick | February 25, 2017

User experience matters, so it should be easy for users to see value quickly.

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How to Identify and Prevent Software Failure Risks
By Aaron Continelli | February 25, 2017

Software failure can have worse effects than temporarily preventing you from using Twitter

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8 Home-Based Business Ideas You Didn't Think Of
By business.com editorial staff | June 17, 2020

These home-based business ideas probably weren't on your radar until now, but there are many opportunities for starting a business from your home.

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How to Use Your Website to Grow Your Small Business
By Wes King | February 24, 2017

Online presence is crucial for any business.

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21 Ways To Reinvent Your Marketing Strategies
By Beth Worthy | February 24, 2017

Your marketing plan should be perceived as a map.

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A Psychologist's View on Employee Feedback in the Workplace
By James Cummings | February 24, 2017

Changing behaviors to create productive people

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Smart Cooking: The Restaurant Equipment You Should Lease
By business.com editorial staff | April 15, 2020

Whether you're opening a restaurant for the first time or you're an experienced restaurateur, you need to find ways to save money wherever you can.

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Restaurant Menu Pricing: How to Decide How Much to Charge for Your Dishes
By business.com editorial staff | June 19, 2020

Learn how to balance customer value, ingredient quality, overhead cost and profit.

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Restaurant Security: A Guide to Getting Your Money's Worth
By business.com editorial staff | February 21, 2017

It's hard to determine the ROI you will get from increasing your restaurant security.

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How to Create a Value Offer That No One Else Can Compete With
By business.com editorial staff | July 06, 2020

Here are four secrets to a value proposition that only the best salespeople understand.

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Risks and Rewards of Remote Working from a Performance Management Perspective
By Stuart Hearn | February 17, 2017

Is telecommuting a viable option in terms of productivity?

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The State of the Restaurant Industry: Facing Challenges, Embracing Opportunity
By business.com editorial staff | February 17, 2020

Ready to face your business challenges head-on?

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6 Brand Building Blocks for 2017
By Megan Totka | February 10, 2017

Building a great business brand is all about details and consistency.

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5 Effective Methods for Promoting a Conference Event in Social Media
By Dan McCarthy | February 08, 2017

Ticket sales reflect how well you market your event

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Entrepreneurs Name the 12 Best Intranet Platforms
By Scott Gerber | February 07, 2017

These YEC members share their picks for the best intranet platforms.

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How to Run Your Business as a Marathon
By Michael Georgiou | February 07, 2017

Running a business is like running a marathon, it’s not a sprint

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Credit or Debit: Understanding Debit Card Processing
By Ellen Cunningham | February 06, 2017

Don't be confused by misconceptions about accepting debit cards.

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5 Key Steps to Build a Successful Small Business Website
By Megan Totka | January 31, 2017

Enable potential buyers to find you via an online search is key to acquiring new customers

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4 Smart Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Business in 2017
By Moosa Hemani | January 30, 2017

Successful marketing means balancing efforts between digital

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The Difference Between an Accountant and a Bookkeeper (and Why You Need Both)
By business.com editorial staff | April 24, 2020

Understand these two roles to match the right financial task with the right professional.

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3 Essential Elements You Need When Empowering Your Staff
By Cameron Martel | January 27, 2017

Everyone benefits when a company’s culture empowers its people.

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Five Tips to Lead Your Small Business Out of Crisis
By Sergey Grybniak | January 27, 2017

Never let a good crisis go to waste

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10 Predictions for The Future of Inside Sales
By business.com editorial staff | January 25, 2017

Advances in technology have reshaped the face of sales

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7 Ways Your Business Can Reduce Its Eco-Footprint
By Dan Scalco | January 23, 2017

Going green doesn't have to be hard. Here are some simple ways to get started.

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Top 5 Positive Business Affirmations
By Ewa Kasiak | January 19, 2017

The success of an entrepreneur depends on many factors. There is a direct link between business success and your attitude. With these 5 positive business affirmations, you will influence your...

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How Open Office Plans Affect Workplace Productivity
By Dan Scalco | January 15, 2017

Learn the pros and cons of working in an open office

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Cashback or Rewards? Which Perk Is Best for Your Business
By Roman Shteyn | January 13, 2017

Card issuers normally offer each type of card among their business credit card lineups