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Sell Yourself: 5 Secrets to Appearing Confident During a Sales Pitch
By Carol Evenson | August 31, 2016

For some people confidence isn't something that comes easily. We have provided the following steps to help foster confidence in sales.

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Reinventing Business Intelligence: 7 Ways Big Data is Changing Business
By Cameron Johnson | August 30, 2016

Big data has been changing the way countless companies operate, and looking to the future that doesn't plan on stopping.

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The 7 Ideal Destinations for Your Next Corporate Meeting
By Anna Johansson | August 30, 2016

Convention destinations need to have the space to meet your needs and amenities to keep attendees occupied.

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6 Steps to Improve Your Organization's Performance
By Rosanna Nadeau | July 02, 2020

Grow your company from within.

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Promoting Wellness: How to Make the Workplace Healthy Once and for All
By Dipti Parmar | August 29, 2016

Know why the health of your employees matters most and a few tips for the organizations to help their employees stay fit and productive.

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CIO vs. CMO: Who Owns What?
By Fergal Glynn | August 29, 2016

Today's enterprises invest billions of dollars in marketing technology. But who controls the budget and owns decisions?

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Show It Off: 9 Awesome Online Annual Report Examples
By Sara McGuire | August 29, 2016

What you can take away from these exemplary annual reports.

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The 4 Biggest Red Flags in Credit Card Processing
By Ellen Cunningham | August 26, 2016

Learn the biggest red flags in credit card processing to protect yourself from expensive charges and equipment.

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3 Books You Need To Read If You’re a Team Leader (That You’ve Never Heard of)
By Michael Henman | August 25, 2016

If you’re serious about progressing as a team leader or manager, you’ve probably read dozens of books on personal development, communication, and leadership.

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7 Ways to Build Your Brand With Social Media Marketing
By Hassan Mansoor | August 23, 2016

Online networking has made the entire social media marketing procedure simple to discover organizations, build a reputation and branding.

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Read Them Now: 7 Books That Will Make You Richer
By Daniela McVicker | August 23, 2016

Here is a selection of seven books that will make you richer if you take the advice into consideration and put it into action.

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From Conflict to Cooperation: Building Stronger Cross Cultural Teams
By Michael Henman | August 22, 2016

Managing a culturally diverse team can be challenging. Here are five tips for strengthening your cross cultural team.

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How Cognitive Empathy in Marketing Revolutionizes Your Brand Relationships
By Darin L. Hammond | August 22, 2016

Cognitive Empathy empowers leaders with a knowledge of customer needs and the ability to act and exceed customer expectations.

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The 7 HR Mistakes That’ll Cost You Big
By Sarah Landrum | August 22, 2016

Everyone makes mistakes that are potentially costly, but in human resources, it’s especially important to error-proof your actions.

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5 Techniques to Keep You Focused at Work
By Niraj Ranjan | August 19, 2016

With focus, you can finish a task in half the time or less, reduce your margin of error. Here are some tips to help with work focus.

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5 Ways To Create Quality Content When You’re Too Busy To Write
By Jawad Khan | August 19, 2016

Discover several smart methods and tools to help you create quality content even when you are convinced you have no time.

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Transformation via Technology: The Key Drivers of Digital Supply Chain Disruption
By Nicole Pontius | August 19, 2016

Organizations throughout the global supply chain that embrace technology are poised for success in the digital transformation.

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In Defense of the Open Office: The Case for the Hybrid Workplace
By David Chao | August 17, 2016

The backlash against the open office is in full force. How can we keep the collaboration while giving employees the autonomy they need?

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10 Smart Ways to Start B2B Marketing on LinkedIn Today
By Aaron Agius | August 17, 2016

While LinkedIn is traditionally used as a networking platform for professionals and job-seekers, it also offers plenty of opportunities to market and grow your business.

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How Freelancers Can Get Ahead With an Investment Strategy
By Deborah Anderson | August 16, 2016

Are you an entrepreneur who is ready in to increase the income flow? Here are some suggestions for that strategy.

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The Do's and Don'ts of Adding an E-commerce Website to Your Existing Business
By Ellen Cunningham | August 16, 2016

For businesses looking to add an E-commerce option to the existing business, here are some do's and don'ts before jumping in.

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Best First Impression: 10 Tips for Presenting Your Business Plan to Investors
By Ulyses Osuna | August 15, 2016

Before presenting your business to investors, you need to know what you are talking about.

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Best Foot Forward: 10 Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media Branding
By Samuel Edwards | August 15, 2016

Social media is an immensely powerful tool. Here are the 5 do’s and 5 don’ts of social media branding.

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5 Steps to Becoming One of the Most Authoritative Figures in Your Industry
By Sadia Suhail | August 15, 2016

Do you want to become one of the most trusted figures in your industry? Discover how to attract opportunity rather than chasing it.

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Is Your Website ADA Compliant? How to Check and How It Affects Your Business
By Peter Brooke | August 15, 2016

If you’ve never heard of ADA website compliance before, your small business could be facing big trouble in the very near future.

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5 Ways You Can Improve Customer Retention in Your Restaurant
By Zac Johnson | August 12, 2016

Discover some of the best ways to improve any existing restaurant business through customer perks, incentives and business management tools.

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You Can Do It: How to Start a Business Without a Loan
By Mehul Rajput | August 12, 2016

Starting a business, almost every time has two major scenarios. One has to do with people who have loads of money stacked up and the obstacle is not having any viable idea to fund.

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Making Time for You: How Reflection and Down Time are Critical to Productivity
By Ray Williams | August 12, 2016

Not enough people believe the compelling evidence which shows that doing nothing is required for optimal brain functioning.

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Sales Tips 101: How to Sell Anything to Anybody
By Max Freedman | September 22, 2020

If you want to be able to sell your business's products and services with ease, this guide has the tips you need to make it happen.

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How to Prevent Your Competition From Replicating Your Competitive Advantage
By Josh Carlyle | August 11, 2016

When it comes to finding your perfect spot on the market, there are lessons to be taken from the stories of the fallen giants.

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Ahead of the Pack: 4 Ways to Keep Your Business Competitive
By business.com editorial staff | August 11, 2016

It isn’t always easy to keep your business competitive. But here are 4 ways that can greatly help in today's cut-throat business world.

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5 Tips To Tap Into The “Hidden” Job Market (Not Including LinkedIn)
By Al Gomez | August 10, 2016

Discover the secrets in tapping the "hidden" job market that don't include LinkedIn.

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Why Influencer Marketing Should Focus on Relationships
By Shane Barker | August 10, 2016

Whether you are targeting small or large audience, the success in influencer marketing largely depends on the relationship.

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5 Tips for a Successful First Business Trip to China
By Clair Jones | August 10, 2016

If your company is considering expanding internationally, China holds plenty of amazing business opportunities.

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Benefits for All: How to Attract More Women to the Workplace
By business.com editorial staff | August 09, 2016

There is a notable lack of female talent in top positions. Find out how to attract more women to the workplace here.

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6 Big Differences Between a President and a CEO
By Sudhakar I. Prabu | August 08, 2016

The difference may be established by bringing clarity on corporate governance and scope.

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How to Integrate Social Media into Your Content Strategy
By Abdullahi Muhammed | August 08, 2016

Social media marketing is effective and affordable. But how do you integrate it into your content marketing strategy? Let me show you.

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Time for You: 3 Foolproof Ways to Get Relaxation Into Your Busy Schedule
By Marisa Sanfilippo | August 08, 2016

Why Taking Time to Relax is Best for Business

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Case Study: Companies Effectively Advertising to Female Consumers
By Alison Napolitano | August 08, 2016

Sports marketers understand the need to pay more attention to the revenue stream that their female fans represent.

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Why You Need a Mix of Push and Pull Marketing
By Sammi Caramela | August 14, 2020

Push and pull marketing complement one another. Your business needs a mix of push and pull marketing for a truly comprehensive marketing strategy.

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How to Proficiently Start & Run a Catering Business
By Charles Crawford | August 04, 2016

Before you start a new catering business it is significant to keep in mind some tips and tricks for you to succeed.

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Revamp Your Business through ERP and Digital Transformation
By Megan Totka | August 04, 2016

Digital transformation is a fast growing phenomenon with measurable business value and can make a major positive impact on your business.

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SoLoMo: The Future of Digital Marketing Continues Here
By Silvio Porcellana | August 03, 2016

SoLoMo is not just a buzzword; it means business. Do you include it in your marketing strategy? As the future continues here.

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A Guide to What Clients Want and How To Deliver on It
By Tommy Wyher | August 03, 2016

Clients all want the same thing and this is how to deliver on these common needs/wants.

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10 Ways to Drastically Cut Business Costs
By Katharine Paljug | February 27, 2020

Cutting expenses is a priority for many small business owners. Here are 10 tips for drastically reducing the cost of doing business.

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6 Technical SEO Tips to Increase Traffic and Conversions on Your Website
By Jawad Khan | August 02, 2016

A site with a strong technical SEO foundation makes it easier for search engines to crawl and index its content.

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Make the Dream Work: 5 Reasons Why Teamwork is Crucial to Workplace Success
By Shlomo Wiesen | August 02, 2016

Traditionally one might say that a successful workplace is one that is humming along with robust sales, active meetings, with an ongoing plethora of presentations, PowerPoints, client calls, and of...

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Lessons from the Leader: How Amazon Innovates to Stay a Step Ahead
By Sue Montgomery | August 02, 2016

Key lessons for business leaders about optimizing business model innovation with examples of Amazon's successful approach.

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3 Effective Ways to Reduce Operational Costs for Your Small Business
By Jack dsons | August 01, 2016

Small businesses often work on tight margins.

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5 Surprising Ways To Work Smarter (And Not Harder) As An Entrepreneur
By John Morabito | July 29, 2016

Don't burn out. Learn 3 surprising ways to work smarter (and not harder) as an entrepreneur. The first tip guaranteed be your favorite.