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Bring in the Brains: How to Hire Innovators
By business.com editorial staff | July 08, 2020

Companies are innovative only if they employ innovative people. What characteristics are predictors of innovation?

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Never Giving Up: 9 Successful Entrepreneurs Who Failed at Least Once
By Julie Ellis | January 19, 2016

Here's how they bounced back from rejection.

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Building Greatness: Why Some Projects Fail and How to Avoid It
By Dipti Parmar | January 18, 2016

Projects fail more often than you think. Keep your eyes open for these four mistakes that could deem your latest focus a flop.

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5 Things to Consider When Looking for a Co-Working Space
By Scott Fadness | January 15, 2016

Co-working spaces are the perfect solution for home office workers looking to get out of the house, network and collaborate.

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7 Marketing Lessons Businesses Can Learn From Obama
By Bruce Newman | January 15, 2016

What marketing lessons can we learn from Obama's two successful presidential campaigns? 7 highly actionable tips inside.

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Crystal Knows All: You're Being Profiled
By business.com editorial staff | June 26, 2020

Crystal combs your online social media and compiles a personality profile that it sells to businesses trying to reach you.

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Prepare for the Worst: How to Create a Cyber Security Incident Response Plan
By Jason Parms | January 13, 2016

Effective CSIR Plan is an essential aspect of organizations in data governance strategy to make aware about current security readiness.

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Love Your Space: How to Encourage Employees to Take Pride in the Workplace
By Bonnie Dewkett | January 13, 2016

Re-engage your employees for a more productive work environment.

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Food Photo Frenzy: Inside the Instagram Craze and Travel Trend
By Sara McGuire | January 13, 2016

The saying "we eat with our eyes" rings truer than ever in the digital age. Food photography is boosting tourism, and here's why it matters.

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Going Global: Building an International Footprint as a SMB
By Gerry David | January 12, 2016

Are You Ready to Take Your Products or Services Overseas?

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Protecting Your Baby: 10 Reasons to Hire An Attorney for Your Business
By Larry Alton | January 12, 2016

Having a good attorney can provide incredible value to your business, namely in helping to protect you from legal implications.

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Stay Or Go: An Objective Look at the College Dropout Trend Among Aspiring Entrepreneurs
By Anna Johansson | January 12, 2016

It’s clear that getting a college degree isn’t the only way to become a successful entrepreneur, but that doesn't mean college is pointless.

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Can Anything Bad Happen When You Ask for a Raise?
By Suzanne Lucas | January 11, 2016

Nothing Bad Should Happen, But...

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Speed of Light: What Will a 5G World Look Like?
By Nadya Khoja | January 11, 2016

5G networks will soon be a reality, and business owners need to jump on this new wave of technological innovation.

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The Big Future of Micropayments: What You Need to Know
By business.com editorial staff | January 11, 2016

News App Blendle Changes the Game With Per-Article Payment

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How FinTech Is Changing Business (and Bank Accounts)
By Ryne Landers | January 07, 2016

Bringing some Mountain View innovation to Wall Street's cloistered enclave

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Seeking Brand Advocates: How to Get Influencers to Market Your Product
By Bryan Robinson | January 07, 2016

So how can influencer marketing help?

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How to Deal When the Power and Praise Go to Horrible People
By Suzanne Lucas | January 07, 2016

The person on the pedestal doesn't always deserve the prize. But how does that person's coworker handle it? Our HR expert weighs in.

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Mobile Ready: 4 Things to Ask Yourself Before Mobile Strategy Planning
By Phong Ly | January 06, 2016

Smartphone usage has increased 394 percent, but don't plan your mobile marketing strategy before asking yourself these important questions.

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Search In the New Year: Understand the Scope of Search Engine Optimization in 2016
By Andrew Lovasz | January 05, 2016

Stay on top of these search engine changes in 2016 to boost your rankings and make your website more relevant.

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Protecting Your Valuables: Why Use A NAPBS Accredited Background Check Company?
By Brett McIntyre | January 05, 2016

The slightest error when conducting background checks now leads to serious legal sanctions. Here's what to do to avoid lawsuits when hiring.

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Who, What, "Wear": Breaking Down the Basics of Trade Dress
By Daliah Saper | January 05, 2016

Learn the consequences of copying trade dress, and how to avoid the situation as a business with product design.

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The Security Risks in Social Media: Interview with Joseph Steinberg
By Daan Pepijn | January 05, 2016

Cybersecurity Expert Shares How to Minimize Risks Related to Social Media

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Money Matters: Financial Literacy for Small Businesses
By business.com editorial staff | April 06, 2020

A surprising number of small business owners indicate that they are financially illiterate. The good news is that gaining literacy is easy.

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Make It Shine: 5 Features That Can Make a Good Website Great
By Larry Alton | January 04, 2016

You could argue that no single aspect of Internet marketing is more important than quality web design. Here's how to take yours up a notch.

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13 Genius Tax Write-Offs You Need to Take Advantage Of
By Scott Gerber | January 04, 2016

Here are 13 tax write-offs that could save your business thousands of dollars. Bookmark it now!

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Shake It Up: How to Identify Industries That are Ready for Disruption
By Anna Johansson | January 04, 2016

Plus, The Industries That Will Be Disrupted Next

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Meet Amy Ingram: Your New Personal Assistant, .ai
By Stacy DeBroff | January 04, 2016

The newest and most personable artificially intelligent secretary is here to change your life. Meet Amy, the help you've been waiting for.

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Lead by Example: The Best Decisions Made by CEOs in 2015
By business.com editorial staff | January 04, 2016

Which entrepreneurs and thought leaders made the news for positive reasons last year? Start 2016 with inspiration from these trailblazers.

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Ironclad Inbox: How to Make Your Email Hack-Proof (For Real)
By Lauren Sirt | December 30, 2015

You might think your email is safe, but you could be in for a rude awakening. Here's how to lock it up, once and for all.

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Bridging the Cross-Cultural Gap Through Global Business Email Etiquette
By Raul Sanchez Dan Bullock | December 24, 2015

Improve your cross-cultural communication skills and boost international business with better email etiquette.

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The Art of Negotiating: How to Make Every Deal a Win-Win
By Eric F. Frazier | December 23, 2015

At all negotiation tables, make sure you are working towards a positive and constructive business relationship.

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8 Exciting Jobs You Can Get With Your “Useless” Arts Degree
By Sara McGuire | December 23, 2015

Despite the stereotype that an Arts degree will give no real world application, many companies recognize the value in creative thinkers.

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5 Ways to Improve Communication During Periods of Accelerated Growth
By Lily C | December 22, 2015

You can then get to know this person on a more personal level and understand them better.

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B2C and B2B Ecommerce: Whats the difference anyway?
By Bryan Robinson | December 21, 2015

When it comes to eCommerce, what's the real difference between marketing to B2B and B2C consumers? Here's what you need to know.

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The Key to Success, Revealed: Leveraging Business Intelligence Tools in 2016
By Larry Alton | December 21, 2015

If you’ve put off adopting business intelligence (BI) tools up until now, it’s time that you finally reconsider. Here's why.

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Fashion Forward: Top 10 Retail Trends for 2016
By Karen McCandless | December 21, 2015

We foresee big changes for retail this new year. Here's a list of 10 trends to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving industry.

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7 Pain Points Entrepreneurs Should Expect—and Embrace
By Peter Daisyme | December 21, 2015

As an entrepreneur, you'll need to learn how to roll with the punches. Here are a few necessary evils of the business world.

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Apprenticeships for Freelance Writers: A Win-Win for Companies and Talent
By Victoria Heckstall | December 18, 2015

Apprenticeships are beneficial to both parties of writers and employers. Read this article to find out why, and how to take advantage.

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How to Start a Business With $0 (Or Pretty Close)
By Tom Drake | January 05, 2021

Learn about what businesses you can start with limited to no startup capital.

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4 Simple eCommerce Mistakes Cost Us $200,000: Don't Let Them Happen to You
By Ryne Landers | December 16, 2015

Why a $350 site beat our beautiful $200,000 online store, and the lessons we learned from our missteps. Don't make the same mistakes!

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The Cold Weather Effect: Raising Profits When Temperatures Drop
By Julie Ellis | December 16, 2015

Weather events and trends have clearly become factors in retail decisions and profits. Here's how to harness the power of weather for sales.

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More Info, More Problems: Privacy and Security Issues in the Age of Big Data
By Jason Parms | December 16, 2015

Organizations are predicting key solutions for big data privacy and security in the cloud.

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The Evolution of Online Customer Service: Where We Are Now?
By Tamar Weinberg | December 15, 2015

Plus, The Tools You Need to Get Up to Speed

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The Perks of Being Loyal: How to Build a Customer Loyalty Program That Works
By Lucinda Watrous | December 15, 2015

Want to launch a customer loyalty program for your business? Read this first.

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5 Trending Digital Payment Methods: Is Your Business Ready For Them?
By Sammi Caramela | September 24, 2020

Our world is becoming increasingly digital, and so is payment processing. Here are five digital payment methods that your business can use to process transactions.

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Welcome to the Big Leagues: At What Point Are You No Longer A Startup?
By Tom Ireland | December 14, 2015

Startups are a particular kind of business. But when do you stop being one?

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The Secret Weapon 10 Marketing Experts Use to Improve Their Conversion Rate
By Jimmy Rodela | December 14, 2015

Learn from the best. Check out what these expert marketers are doing to drastically improve their website's conversion rate.

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Beyond the Like: Learn the Growth Strategy Used by Facebook
By business.com editorial staff | July 06, 2020

Meenal Balar helped grow Facebook to 1 billion users. Learn her user acquisition strategy and how to apply it to your business.

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Get in the Game: 3 Easy Methods for Setting Goals for Your Business
By Mike Canarelli | December 14, 2015

Setting business goals is important for business success. These three easy methods can help you set goals to beat your competition.