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Beyond Square: Taking Credit Cards with Your Smartphone
By Ellen Cunningham | July 05, 2016

Smartphone processing was popularized by Square, but these days there are lots of options. Here are some choices for taking cards on the go.

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Business Loan vs. Crowdfunding: Which is Best for You?
By Jared Proctor | July 05, 2016

There are now more than 44 different types of business financing available. Which one is best for you?

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5 Uncommon Interview Questions to Really Know Who You’re Hiring
By Biron Clark | July 05, 2016

Most companies ask the same questions in their job interviews. Here's how to break the mold and find out who you're really hiring.

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Help Is Out There: 7 Signs That It's Time to Try Outsourcing
By Preisler Andy | July 05, 2016

Here are seven warning signs to check your business. Find out whether you should switch to outsourcing and avoid common problems.

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Dominate Your Niche: 5 Online Marketing Trends to Leverage
By Abdullahi Muhammed | July 01, 2016

To stay on top of the game, businesses have to know the latest trends within online marketing. Here are 5 of the most interesting ones.

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Get Camera Ready: Live Streaming is The Future of Social Media
By Eleonora Israele | July 01, 2016

Major social networks have been adding live streaming functionalities to drive revenue and strengthen their hold on social media users.

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Bring On the Customers: 4 Cheap Ways To Get New Leads for Your Small Business
By Shereen Dindar | June 30, 2016

Looking for ways to get new leads without spending a mini fortune? Here are 4 cheap things you can do, including using a lead capture app.

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Seasonal Marketing Strategies: Utilizing What Every Season Has to Offer
By Lyndi Catania | June 30, 2016

Spring, summer, winter and fall are more than just seasons, they're opportunities for businesses to thrive.

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There's a Fee for That: Pros and Cons of Surcharging Credit Cards
By Ellen Cunningham | June 30, 2016

For businesses grappling with the high cost of credit card acceptance, surcharging may help defray costs. Here are the pros and cons.

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7 Highly Effective Ways to Build an Online Community for Your Business
By Max Freedman | September 08, 2020

For your business to fully succeed, you need to build a vibrant community that you can tap into for engagement.

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App Takeover: 7 Surprising Ways They Can Boost Your Business
By Silvio Porcellana | June 28, 2016

App usage is increasing. But 35 percent of companies do not have an app yet because they do not feel the need to have one. Change that.

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Outbound Is Out: Why Inbound Marketing Works and How to Do It
By Heather Baker | June 28, 2016

Some things you know you need. With others, you only realize after the fact that you've been missing out. Inbound marketing is like that.

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The 7 Most Rewarding Social Media Tactics for Restaurants and Bars
By Clair Jones | June 27, 2016

Revamp your restaurant or bar's social media tactics to gain new followers online and loyal customers offline.

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Going Public or Staying Private: Choosing the Right Path for Your Company
By Richard Smith | June 27, 2016

Most startups dream of making it big in the entrepreneurial world and going public with the firm usually happens to be the penultimate goal.

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5 Steps to Establishing an Efficient Sales Process within Your Startup
By Carol Evenson | June 27, 2016

Your startup can have an efficient sales process if you follow these 5 steps.

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3 Outstanding and Easy-to-Practice Ways to Monetizing your Brand
By Waqar Hassan | June 24, 2016

There are lots of strategies that can be implemented for monetizing your brand, but not all of them can provide you with the results needed.

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How to Effectively Encourage Mobile App User Registration
By Polly Alluf | June 24, 2016

Tips for Motivating Mobile Users to Sign Up

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10 Tips for Choosing the Right Web Hosting Company
By Genia Stevens | June 24, 2016

When you take the time to select a reliable web hosting company, they ensure their web site remains accessible and safe at all times.

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Bye Bad Habits: 7 Things Not to Do If You Want to be a Successful
By RahisSaifi | June 24, 2016

Being successful is a matter of cultivating one good habit at a time. It also means shedding habits that are detrimental to your success.

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Make It Great: Company Culture Tips From the Best Places to Work
By Niraj Ranjan | June 23, 2016

Here are a few company culture tips from some of the best places to work.

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The Power of No and When You Should Say It More
By Janice Chaka | June 23, 2016

There are so many reasons to say no, yet why do we find it so difficult to do so?

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Meet the Angels: Silicon Valley’s Most Well-Known Investors of 2016
By John Rampton | June 23, 2016

Silicon Valley has long been a central point on the map for investors who are seeking to fund the “next big thing,” which has turned the area into a breeding ground for some of the biggest companies...

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Be like Bill: 5 Ways to Be More Like Bill Gates
By RahisSaifi | June 23, 2016

In this article, you will learn the easy-to-emulate habits of the most famous billionaire in the world, Bill Gates.

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Job Spotlight: Is a Career in Wholesaling Real Estate Right for You?
By Lucinda Watrous | June 23, 2016

Ready to build a booming real estate business? Should you choose wholesale or flipping? What's the difference? All you need to know inside.

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Know Your Worth: 3 Methods for How to Value a Business
By business.com editorial staff | April 27, 2020

Knowing how to value your business is a crucial piece of running the company. Learn how to you find an accurate value for your business.

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Level the Playing Field: 10 Ways Women Can Move Up The Ladder
By Sherry Gray | June 22, 2016

It's not easy to move up without stepping on others, and women are at a natural disadvantage. The key is to use everything at your disposal.

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Reduce Environmental Impact: How to Develop a Corporate Sustainability Program
By Yaniv Vardi | June 21, 2016

How to develop a corporate sustainability program: Strategize to use resources efficiently to reduce environmental impact & increase profit.

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Transcendental Meditation: The Solution to Stress in the Workplace
By Tom Willis | June 20, 2016

Learn how to combat stress in the workplace through transcendental meditation.

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Build It Big: 10 Killer Tips to Solve Common Startup Problems
By David Mercer | June 20, 2016

Ten practical tips to help solve startup problems and help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into profitable businesses.

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The Art of Words: How to Write the Perfect Mission Statement
By Larry Alton | June 20, 2016

Do your customers have the same idea of your company as you? If not, you need to work on your mission statement.

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How Well Do You Handle Change? The Benefits of Being Adaptable
By Shirley Tan | June 20, 2016

Do you start each day with the mindset that you are prepared to handle whatever might happen that day?

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5 Actionable Tips to Creating an Effective Viral Marketing Campaign
By Naman Nepal | June 17, 2016

Content is just one part of your online success. There's more to creating a viral marketing campaign that can help you grow and thrive.

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Cash In: Top 5 Upcoming Billion Dollar Industries
By Syed Irfan Ajmal | June 17, 2016

Find out more about the five huge industries that are to cause huge disruption and create massive opportunities.

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When Native Advertising Works: Qualities of a Good Ad
By Valerie Levin | June 16, 2016

The right native ads blend right in and entice viewers without directly declaring its overt promotional nature. Learn how to do it inside.

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Business Domain Names: Everything You Need to Know
By Max Freedman | September 25, 2020

Your choice of a domain name is important. Here's how to make sure you choose the right domain name for your business.

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Which Should You Use? Project Management Tools vs. To-Do List Managers
By Leo Welder | June 15, 2016

To-do list managers have become incredibly powerful, but they're still distinct from project management. Which type of tool is best for you?

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Industries That Take Full Advantage of the Subscription Business Model
By Anna Johansson | June 14, 2016

Not every business can work with a subscription service, but these industries are doing it right.

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Be Authentic: 6 Key Tactics for Building Strong Customer Relationships
By Waqar Hassan | June 14, 2016

Importance of keeping customers satisfied cannot be ignored and businesses should make it a priority to improve customer relationships.

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Pocket Fuel: 10 Essential Steps to Start Freelancing on the Side
By Ryan Robinson | June 14, 2016

Here's how to start freelancing and begin winning high-value clients while you're still working a day job that pays the bills.

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Congratulations, You're Now The Boss: How to Take Over an Existing Team
By Suzanne Lucas | June 14, 2016

When you land a new job, there's a ton to learn. You not only need to learn the business, but you also need to learn how best to use your team.

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10 Credit Card Payment Services for Small Business Owners
By Drew Hendricks | June 14, 2016

There thousands of business decisions that small business owners have to make. One of the most important, however, is which service they’ll select as their credit card payment processing options.

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Stand Out: Why You Need to Localize Your Website (And How)
By business.com editorial staff | June 13, 2016

If you do business online, then you should be using website localization to increase your international and interstate customer conversion.

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Fluctuating Commodities: How They Impact Businesses and What You Can Do
By Tommy Wyher | June 13, 2016

Read this article to learn how fluctuating commodities impact your business, and what you can do to keep it at bay.

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3 Steps To Increase Your Average Revenue Per Customer
By Pius Boachie | June 10, 2016

Techniques to help increase both your number of customers and the amount per transaction customers spend in your business.

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Examples and Expert Advice: The Anatomy of a Perfect Lead Magnet
By Ewa Puchalska | June 10, 2016

Offering something unique and irresistible to attract prospects is the only way to make sure subscribers will come.

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How to Pitch To a Journalist Through Smart Use of Social Media
By Taral Patel | June 10, 2016

How to use various social media platforms to successfully pitch your story to journalists.

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Time to Tap? How to Know If Your Business Needs a Mobile App
By Mehul Rajput | June 09, 2016

Not sure if your business needs a mobile application? Read on to know the importance of an app for your business and whether you need one.

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25 Schema Markup Tips: A Cheat Sheet for Structured Data
By Dayvandi | June 08, 2016

Search engines are there to offer users all the information they require. To maximize on structured data markup here are tips worth noting.

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From Student to Employee: How Work is Different From School
By Suzanne Lucas | June 08, 2016

Congrats on the degree. Now life changes.

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Partners in Perfection: How to Choose the Right SEO Agency
By Samuel Edwards | June 07, 2016

When properly executed, SEO can push your business in the right direction. Everything you need to know about the perfect SEO agency.