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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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5 Tips for Setting Smart Goals in Your Business Plan
By Elaine Slatter | August 26, 2015

When setting goals, if we choose SMART goals, they are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time based.

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Silver Screen Similarities: Your Favorite Money Quotes, Applied to Business
By business.com editorial staff | August 24, 2015

For the times when you relate to movies more than your co-workers, here are the top movie quotes that apply to business.

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C'mon Get Happy: Building an Employee-Centric Environment to Boost Morale and Productivity
By Amy Blackburn | August 19, 2015

Camaraderie with peers—not money—is the No. 1 reason employees will go the extra mile at work. Here’s how to get the best from your team.

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Forget Entrepreneurs: Key Strategies For Cultivating Intrapreneurs On Your Team
By Matthew Toren | August 18, 2015

Only 7% of Us Are Entrepreneurs, But "Internal Entrepreneurialism" Is Growing

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We're In This Together: Effective Practices To Maintain Office Harmony and Reduce Workplace Drama
By Adam Toren | August 12, 2015

Adding a range of personalities with workplace stress can equal a hostile environment, however, there are ways to combat this issue

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The Cirque du Soleil Approach: What Is The "Blue Ocean" Business Strategy?
By business.com editorial staff | July 21, 2015

Cirque du Soleil is the perfect example of competing in the "blue ocean," where there are few competitors and abundant opportunities.

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Retail or E-tail? Buying Online Vs. Buying in Person
By Kristen Gramigna | July 20, 2015

The Truth Is, Your Customer Craves Both

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How a Good Work Atmosphere Leads to More Success
By Jeffrey Fermin | July 13, 2015

Creating a Better Work Environment to See More Revenue

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Company Culture Metrics: What You Need to Be Tracking and Why
By Sarah Landrum | June 24, 2015

Four important measures of performance in the office and components of company culture that you need to be tracking.

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What Is the Number One Trait That Makes For Employee Satisfaction?
By Amy Blackburn | June 18, 2015

Plus, four more that matter—A lot

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Researchers Identify the 14 Key Areas of Employee Disengagement
By Amy Blackburn | June 11, 2015

Plus, how to improve waning employee engagement.

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13 Ways to Attract a More Diverse Candidate Base
By Scott Gerber | May 29, 2015

A diverse team is a strong team. Here are 13 tactics to ensure you are attracting and recruiting all types of candidates.

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4 Business Owners Weigh In: What's The ONE Thing Most Critical to Success?
By Clint Evans | May 18, 2015

Inspired by "The ONE Thing," these business owners reveal their "one thing" that's been most critical to their success.

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The Most Common Workplace Issues and How to Deal With Them
By Tamar Weinberg | May 18, 2015

Here’s how to tackle the most common workplace issues that may arise and how to come out swinging like a pro.

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Harnessing Your Wanderlust: How to Be a Successful Digital Nomad
By Alesia Hsiao | May 14, 2015

Have you been daydreaming of the big world out there? Become a digital nomad and take your career with you. Here's how.

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7 Ways To Turn A Toxic Work Environment Around
By Sujan Patel | April 23, 2015

Chances are, business is not going to be a boomin' with a toxic work environment. Here are 7 ways to turn the ship around.

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How to Get Further in the Interview Process
By Vanessa Johnson | March 18, 2015

Business.com's Director of People and Culture shares the difference between candidates that get an interview and those that don't get a...

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Open for Business: 5 Options For Setting Up An Online Store
By Marc Prosser | March 13, 2015

With online sales skyrocketing in the last several years, now is the time to give ecommerce a shot. Here are some options to get started.

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20 Markets Ready for Disruption
By Craig Cherlet | March 11, 2015

Anyone that says that there's a lack of opportunity out there has a significant lack of imagination. Entire industries continue to be disrupted more than they ever have since the beginning of the...

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What Makes a Successful Online Store?
By Kristina Azarenko | February 23, 2015

Online stores can be cheaper to run and manage, but how do you make sure it's a big success? Here's some advice for the online entrepreneur.

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Feng Shui & Fuzzy Feelings: Creating Company Culture Through Office Design
By Lee Parsons | February 06, 2015

Creating company culture in the workplace isn’t just about slapping walls with company logos and setting up beanbag chairs in meeting rooms.

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Write Your Way to a Win: Business Proposal 101
By Preisler Andy | January 30, 2015

We're going to teach you how to propose. No, not that kind of proposal; we're going to show you how to write an excellent business proposal.

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How to Improve Workplace Communication to Further Success
By Tim Sorweid | January 22, 2015

Communication skills are often undervalued in the workplace. If your business has hit a roadblock, it's time to improve communication.

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How Airlines Benefit From Constant Connectivity
By Steward Hudson | January 06, 2015

The aviation industry is (finally) stepping it up a notch in customer experience with Wi-Fi and BYOD (bring your own device) policies.

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Marketing Fail: 5 Customers That Want to Destroy Your Business
By Andrew McDermott | December 16, 2014

How do you attract loyal customers who are a pleasure to do business with, while repelling customers that want to destroy your business?