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If You Build It, They Won't Come: 11 Truths About Online Traffic
By Melissa Thompson | October 05, 2015

These 11 truths about website traffic will set you free—from too little traffic that is. It's time to get real.

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PR Nightmares: How Businesses & Public Figures Respond After Scandals
By Anna Johansson | October 05, 2015

While there’s no concrete formula for dealing with PR nightmares, it can be helpful to study what others have done in the past.

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Does a Client Owe You Money? Step-by-Step Tips for B2B Debt Collection
By Jennifer Post | March 06, 2020

What do you do when a client won't pay what they owe? This step-by-step guide illuminates the B2B debt collection process.

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Can a Free Spirit Survive in an Office Environment?
By Suzanne Lucas | October 01, 2015

How to Be Yourself and Succeeding in a Corporate Setting

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4 Business Lessons from the Success of Selfie Sticks
By Larry Alton | October 01, 2015

What entrepreneurial lessons can be gleaned from the unlikely success of the selfie stick? As it turns out, quite a few.

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Why B2B is Really Becoming More Like B2C in the Marketplace
By Mikita Mikado | October 01, 2015

Changes in the B2C market are now bleeding over to the B2B market, too. Here are consumer trends that sales teams should be cognizant of.

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Why Millennial Entrepreneurs Shouldn't Overlook LLC Startup Costs
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2020

Millennials now make up the largest segment of the U.S. labor force and are entering the prime years for starting a business. Here's what they need to know about LLC startup costs.

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Entrepreneurs Love These 13 Tools for Conducting Market Research
By Scott Gerber | September 30, 2015

Entrepreneurs from YEC were asked what tools they liked for conducting market research.

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To ERP or Not to ERP: Should SMB's Invest In Enterprise Resource Planning?
By Orgad Gratch | September 29, 2015

In today’s business landscape, no business is too small for an ERP solution. Learn the benefits of this long-term investment.

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Trust the Process: 13 Tips to Empower and Encourage Your Staff
By Peter Daisyme | August 10, 2020

The key to happy and productive employees is making sure that they feel important in their roles. Here are 13 tips to empower your staff.

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13 Ways to Develop Your Company’s Help Desk Best Practices
By Ron Avignone | September 28, 2015

Here are some help desk best practices that can be used when evaluating what your company is doing as well as what you should be doing.

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What Are the Best Options for Financing a Franchise?
By Meredith Wood | September 28, 2015

So you want to invest in a franchise—great choice! Reference this list of top franchise financing choices when you're ready to get started.

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Helpful Tips for Maximizing Employee Productivity in a World of Distractions
By Anna Johansson | September 25, 2015

Ultimately, maximizing productivity comes down to hiring, but these 3 tips can provide the boost you need for motivating your employees.

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Is It Time to Hang Up? Why VoIP Providers are Losing Customers
By Tony Campbell | September 25, 2015

Trying to select the best VoIP solution for your business? Find out why a provider might be losing customers before you become one.

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Can I Use a Competitor’s Trademarked Words in Keyword Advertising?
By Daliah Saper | September 24, 2015

Learn from these lawsuits to prevent trademark infringement caused from keyword search teams and advertisements.

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Kanban or Sprint Cycles: Which Agile Style is Best for My Development Team?
By Tim Sorweid | September 24, 2015

Rather than relying on trial and error to reach the right agile development, learn the advantages and disadvantages of Sprints vs. Kanban.

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10 Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read for Inspiration
By Jimmy Rodela | September 23, 2015

What are some of the best books that an entrepreneur should read? These 10 are a good start for inspiration and guidance for your venture.

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Look Inside: Identifying Employees You Should Be Promoting from Within
By Adam Toren | September 23, 2015

Are you looking to hire? Research shows that internal promotions might be a better route. Here's how to identify the employees to promote.

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Logo Remixes: Are These Big Brand Logo Changes Hits or Misses?
By Traci Cox | September 23, 2015

Let's take a close look at big brand logo design successes and failures, plus key takeaways for your business.

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Would You Make It on Shark Tank? The Importance of Scalable Business Models
By Steve Joung | September 23, 2015

If you're looking to grow your business, scalability should be your first priority. Lay the foundation to better your growth potential.

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Enemy Strategy, Revealed: The Types of Cyber Attacks That Took Down Target & Sony
By Daan Pepijn | September 23, 2015

Plus, How to Protect Yourself

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10 Successful Businesses You Didn't Know Were Run by Women
By business.com editorial staff | September 22, 2015

There are 9.9 million women-owned businesses in the United States. These companies bring in an impressive revenue of $233.2 billion.

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Ask the Market Experts: Which Female Entrepreneur Inspires You & Why?
By Shayna Marks | September 22, 2015

We asked 12 market experts which female entrepreneur they are inspired by, and the answers may surprise you!

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40 Inspiring Quotes From Trailblazing Women We Admire
By Derek Walter | May 11, 2020

These inspiring quotes from trailblazing women serve as a reminder to us all that we can overcome daunting challenges, both personal and professional.

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The Pros and Cons of a Home Office
By Taylor Anderson | September 22, 2015

The 21st century has helped create a plethora of new jobs in the workforce, as more and more positions continue moving to the digital realm.

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10 Must-Read Technology Blogs to Keep You In the Know
By Jonha Revesencio | September 21, 2015

We’re surrounded by technology on a daily basis, and yet most of the time, we don’t know how it works.

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Sell With a Click: Easy Tips for Building Your First Ecommerce Website
By Samuel Edwards | September 21, 2015

Tips for choosing the right platform and hosting options, plus crafting an outline and site design. Start selling on your site now!

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Can You Hear Me Now? Tips and Tools for Successful Virtual Meetings
By Clair Jones | September 21, 2015

Streamline Your Online Meeting Process and Deal With Technological Hiccups Gracefully

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The End of Rank and Yank: Management Practices Revisited
By business.com editorial staff | June 10, 2020

Many businesses employ a management practice of ranking and then dismissing a certain number of employees every year. Can this approach survive?

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Social Media Head-to-Head: How Do Twitter and Google+ Differ?
By Eric Enge | September 16, 2015

Smart marketing takes advantage of these social networks' similarities, and leverages their unique capabilities to get more engagement.

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Applicant, Beware! The 10 Biggest Lies Headhunters Tell You
By Suzanne Lucas | September 16, 2015

Headhunters stand to make a pretty penny off of getting you hired, so they try all sorts of tactics to get you excited. Watch for these 10!

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Get It Together: 7 Quick Ways to Make Your Business More Organized
By Peter Daisyme | September 15, 2015

Here are seven ways to make your business more efficient while only using a minimum amount of resources.

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Explained: The 5:3:2 Rule for Social Media
By Matt Byrom | September 15, 2015

When it comes to social sharing you need to get the balance right, and that's where the 5:3:2 rule comes into play. But what is 5:3:2?

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Does Your Business Need a Code of Ethics or Conduct?
By business.com editorial staff | June 26, 2020

Does your business need a code of ethics, a code of conduct, or both? What's the difference?

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Cash on Call: 5 Super-Fast Providers of Small Business Loans
By Saige Driver | March 16, 2020

When you need a small business loan quickly, these five providers can get you the funding you need.

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10 Things You Need to Stop Doing on Social Media
By Alesia Hsiao | September 14, 2015

Social media is an extremely effective marketing channel, but sometimes, it can be tempting to utilize gimmicky tactics. Stop the madness!

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How Do You Know If Your Business Needs Custom Software?
By Aaron Continelli | September 14, 2015

Evaluating your current software can save time and money for your business, as sometimes, there is no need to reinvent the wheel.

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When a Promotion is Not a Promotion: What Can You Do?
By Suzanne Lucas | September 09, 2015

How Do You Handle More Responsibility With the Same Title & Pay?

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How to Approach Social Media Influencers
By Andrew Lovasz | September 09, 2015

Although it may seem like it takes some effort, creating and building a relationship with social media influencers will pay dividends in the

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Need to Motivate Employees? It Might Be Time to Shift Your Management
By Larry Alton | September 08, 2015

From Organizational Structure to Individual Management, Your Employees Need More

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Leveraging The Power and Benefits of Social CRM
By Anthony Carranza | September 04, 2015

How to Maximize Your Brand and Efforts With Social Media Customers

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What Should New Business Owners Expect When Requesting a Bank Loan?
By Deborah Sweeney | September 04, 2015

Asking for a small business loan is a complicated, trying process. But if you prepare, you can begin stacking the odds in your favor.

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The Digital Shopping Experience: What Is Your Online Store Missing?
By Mark Rogers | September 03, 2015

Streamlining the online shopping experience is essential to the success of your shop and continued consumer satisfaction.

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Help Me Help You: How to Best Deliver Constructive Criticism
By business.com editorial staff | September 03, 2015

A tough part of being management means delivering some not-so-welcome feedback. Here's how to do it with care and positivity.

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Digital Marketing Advice for Startup Entrepreneurs, from Startup Entrepreneurs
By Derek Miller | September 01, 2015

Three successful entrepreneurs share their knowledge for startups wanting to invest in digital marketing.

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A Not-So-Sneaky Way to Get Employees to Work More
By business.com editorial staff | September 01, 2015

Want your employees to put in more time on the job and be more productive? Have them set their own hours.

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Top 10 Advertising Blogs You Must Follow Now
By Timothy Schmidt | September 01, 2015

Keep Up With the Trends by Following These Websites

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Domestic Partner Benefits in the Era of Marriage Equality
By business.com editorial staff | August 31, 2015

Now that same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 states, businesses need to look again at the benefits they are extending to domestic partners.

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Investing in Company Culture: Travel and Tour Operators for Team Building
By business.com editorial staff | August 31, 2015

When it comes to team building, most companies follow one of these methods: do nothing and hope for the best, schedule team building events in-house or go all out and plan an out of the office team...

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Is Advertising on Instagram Worth It?
By Sammi Caramela | August 26, 2020

Advertising on Instagram could be a great way to attract new audience members with striking visuals. But is it right for your business?