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Has Influencer Marketing Peaked?
By Julie Thompson | February 14, 2024

While marketing tactics often shift, influencers still get results when endorsing brands. Here is what a company needs to know.

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5 Ways to Increase Sales With Business Text Messages
By Elijah Masek-Kelly | February 14, 2024

Connecting to your audience via text messaging can help a business grow. Learn tips for texts that engage leads, reduce no-shows, qualify leads and more.

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How to Reconcile a Business Bank Account
By Dock David Treece | February 14, 2024

Learn how to reconcile your business’s bank account by comparing your recorded transactions to the bank statements. Then, you can follow up on any errors.

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How to Increase In-Store Sales With Online Marketing
By Sean Peek | February 14, 2024

Driving in-store traffic can be challenging. Since offline sales are highly influenced by online activity, try these digital marketing tactics.

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How to Hire the Right Accountant for Your Business
By Mike Berner | February 14, 2024

An accountant can add financial balance to your life. But how do you pick the right accountant for your business? Here are our tips.

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How to File Employee Payroll Taxes
By David Gargaro | February 14, 2024

This guide to filing payroll taxes can help any business with employees manage their payroll and meet their tax obligations.

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What Is GAAP? A Guide to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
By Jamie Johnson | February 14, 2024

GAAP refers to a set of rules and standards used for financial reporting in the U.S. Learn how GAAP principles work and what they mean for your business.

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How to Draft an Email Newsletter (With templates)
By Rachelle Gordon | February 14, 2024

Your business's email newsletter can nurture leads and add value to your brand. Learn how to draft an email newsletter as part of your marketing plan.

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Email Analytics You Should Be Tracking
By Sean Peek | February 14, 2024

Your business should track certain email analytics. Learn how to create better marketing campaigns, improve customer engagement and drive more conversions.

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Stand Out: 5 Ways to Combine Traditional and Digital Marketing
By Kelly Bosetti | February 14, 2024

Digital marketing helps businesses reach a vast online audience, but traditional marketing can help consumers find your brand. Learn to combine the two.

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What Are Assets in Accounting and Business?
By Sean Peek | February 14, 2024

Assets refer to resources that can be converted into cash. Learn how assets work, the various types of assets, how to determine an asset's value and more.

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The Most Popular Giveaway Items for Customers
By Sean Peek | February 14, 2024

Is your business looking to give out promotional products? Consider these smart and trendy gift ideas.

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6 Lessons in Corporate Ethics From the GM Recall
By Jennifer Dublino | February 14, 2024

Business ethics are essential to maintaining an excellent business reputation. Learn how GM's 2014 recall fiasco presents ethics lessons for all businesses.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Office Workflow
By Julie Thompson | February 14, 2024

Make your employees happier and more productive by following these tips for making your business run more efficiently and smoothly.

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4 Mobile Device Marketing Strategies for Your Small Business
By Ben Mizes | February 14, 2024

If you're not marketing your business on mobile devices, you may be losing money. Learn four mobile device marketing strategies to target smartphone users.

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3 Tips for Building an Investor-Ready Franchise Business
By Howard Goldstein | February 14, 2024

Being a franchisee has its perks over starting a brand-new business, but you still need capital. Here are three ways to appeal to investors.

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Finding Talented Freelancers: 12 Websites Worth Searching
By Jennifer Dublino | February 14, 2024

Freelance workers help your company expand your team while keeping overhead to a minimum. Learn about 12 websites where you can find talented freelancers.

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Super Sales Strategies: Quick Tips for Upselling and Cross-Selling
By Sean Peek | February 14, 2024

Improve your company's revenue by upselling and cross-selling like a pro. Follow these six easy tips to boost your sales.

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Does Working From Home Save Companies Money?
By Baruch Silvermann | February 14, 2024

After the pandemic created a remote work shift, working from home became common. Learn how remote work can save a company money and bring other benefits.

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12 Ways to Use Slack to Be More Productive
By Mark Fairlie | February 14, 2024

Learn how to boost your productivity on Slack and get the most out of this workplace communication tool by using features such as huddles, reminders and deadlines.

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Movin’ on Up: Why Relocating Offices Doesn’t Have to Suck
By Jennifer Dublino | February 14, 2024

Use an office relocation as an opportunity to streamline and improve operations. Learn how to make your office move a success.

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15 Benefits and Perks That Will Keep Your Remote Employees Happy
By Jennifer Dublino | February 14, 2024

An attractive benefits plan can help retain employees, lower turnover, and boost loyalty. Learn about 15 benefits and perks to offer your remote employees.

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Master of Change Author Brad Stulberg Wants You to Learn “Rugged Flexibility”
By Carolyn Neuhausen | February 14, 2024

Stulberg explains how entrepreneurs can overcome life’s inevitable setbacks.

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Supporting Bereaved Employees
By Ben Baran | February 14, 2024

Remember CARE

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Hello Alice CEO Carolyn Rodz On 2024’s Biggest Challenges for Small Businesses (Full Q&A)
By Maya Afilalo | February 14, 2024

Plus her reasons for optimism — and how small businesses benefit whole communities

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Prevent Unethical Choices by Asking Yourself These 9 Questions
By Steven Rogelberg | February 14, 2024

Listen to your conscience and these helpful hints.

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Rockefeller Foundation President Rajiv Shah Wants You to Make Big Bets (Full Q&A)
By Tess Barker | February 14, 2024

How to turn ambitious plans into measurable results

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How Yule Want to Close the Office for a Week Off
By Jake Wengroff | February 14, 2024

To fully relax and recharge for your week off, let’s make a list and check it twice.

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In-N-Out Burger President Lynsi Snyder Serves Up ‘Slow-Growth Philosophy’ (Full Q&A)
By Rob Gabriele | February 14, 2024

She took over the company at 27 and “Double-Doubled” its success.

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“Little Business Books” Will Prep Your Kindergartner for the GMAT
By Dan Ketchum | February 14, 2024

Economic treatises for the CEO of the playground.