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Even Out Retail Seasonality: Picking Up the Slack During Off-Peak Seasons
By business.com editorial staff | February 11, 2016

Most businesses are cyclical. The key question is: what do you do during the slow periods besides wait for things to pick up again?

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The Art of Being Present: Building a Company Culture Rooted in Mindfulness
By Victoria Heckstall | February 10, 2016

Your company should have a company culture rooted in mindfulness. Find out why this is important and how to achieve it.

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5 Key Things to Include in Your Business Plan [FREE DOWNLOAD]
By business.com editorial staff | February 10, 2016

It doesn’t matter if you are creating your first business plan or reassessing the one you have, some details are too important to miss.

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How Dave Goldberg's Legend Lives On In Millions of Startup Founders
By John Rampton | January 28, 2016

Here is the story of how a personal hero changed the lives of countless people

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Better Than Coffee: 14 Podcasts That Will Inspire Your Mornings
By Scott Gerber | January 27, 2016

Need an extra shot to get you going in the mornings? Get the creativity and energy boost you need to tackle your day.

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Finance First: How the Financial Industry Goes Paperless and Stays Compliant
By Matt Peterson | January 26, 2016

Implementing document management software is not yet a legal necessity, but that could change during fiscal 2016. Learn more.

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The Show Must Go On: The Importance of Business Succession Planning
By Fred Cohen | January 21, 2016

Plus, How to Create a Succession Plan for Your Company

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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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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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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 Stats That Will Make You Rethink Your Document Management Strategy
By Mikita Mikado | December 07, 2015

Is your system for document management outdated? Here are some statistics that will make you reconsider your current system.

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Office Politics: Necessary Evil or Totally Unnecessary?
By Brian Niebler | November 20, 2015

Most people cringe when they hear the words "office politics," but it's often unavoidable in the workplace. But are they always bad?

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Drinking With Coworkers: Nightmare or Night to Remember?
By Tom Ireland | November 19, 2015

To drink nor not to drink? A look at the benefits and downsides of mixing booze and work - plus advice on how to approach it.

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Farm to Table: Must's for Building a Green Strategy in Food and Beverage
By Dr. Keith Peterson | November 10, 2015

Due to global climate concerns, as well as a number of other environmental and consumer-preference factors, businesses have begun focusing their advertising campaigns and marketing materials around...

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Problems at Work? 10 Signs That It's Not Them, It's You
By Suzanne Lucas | October 27, 2015

If you find yourself repeatedly suffering from the same problems at work, you might be the problem. Here are the signs that you're at fault.

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Beacons are Beckoning: How Mobile Technology is Changing Retail
By business.com editorial staff | October 26, 2015

Retailers of all sizes are having to adjust to technology trends. How mobile technology is changing the in-store experience.

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Renewable Resources: The Impact of Green Energy on the Economy
By Jacob William | October 22, 2015

Find out why more countries are shifting away from non-renewables and harnessing wind, water, and solar to secure their future economies.

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The Great Debate: Is Crying at Work Ever Okay?
By Kim Tracy Prince | October 21, 2015

Crying is great for reality television, but when is it acceptable in business?

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Real Talk: Which Annoying Coworker Are You?
By business.com editorial staff | October 14, 2015

The cast of characters working at your office is not unique. There's one of every type in every office environment—which one do you play?

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Can a Gamified Work Environment Get Your Employees to Better Collaborate?
By Daan Pepijn | October 14, 2015

Employee engagement is a critical component in the success of large organizations and businesses. Add gamified work environment to the mix.

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The Death of the Workday: Is 9 to 5 Working Obsolete?
By Matt Byrom | October 07, 2015

Is the 9 to 5 working model still relevant—and does it have a future? Or are technical and cultural changes slowly rendering it obsolete?

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Turning the Ship Around: A Guide to Changing Workplace Culture
By Anna Johansson | October 06, 2015

One of the more difficult challenges facing the CEO, owner or manager of a failing company is changing the culture of the workplace.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.