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Need a Loan? Lending Trends That Affect Your Chances of Getting Funds
By Jennifer Dublino | May 01, 2024

From tighter lending criteria to the rise of payment processors, many changes are underway in small business lending.

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5 Best Restaurant POS Systems in 2024
By Quinn Springett | May 01, 2024

Our recommendations for the best restaurant POS systems, such as TouchBistro and Toast, feature high-quality tools for food and beverage businesses.

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Paper vs. Electronic Medical Records
By Max Freedman | May 01, 2024

Most medical practices have switched to electronic recordkeeping, but there's still a place for paper.

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Types of Fast Business Loans
By Max Freedman | May 01, 2024

Find out which fast lending methods you can choose from when you need a business loan and what you need in order to apply.

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Capital vs. Operating Grants: Which Does Your Business Need?
By Donna Fuscaldo | May 01, 2024

Capital and operating grants are two different ways to fund your business. Here's what you need to know before applying for a business grant.

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A Strategy for Applying the Growth Mindset Concept to Your Business
By Jamie Johnson | May 01, 2024

The growth mindset was designed for education, but it can also be leveraged in business. Learn how to apply the growth mindset and reap the benefits.

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The Best HR Software: Key Differences Explained
By Skye Schooley | April 30, 2024

Learn which types of HR management software are on the market, how each one can benefit your business, and what the best HR management solutions are.

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Think Like a Startup, Scale Like an Enterprise: Balancing the Best of Both
By Alex Goryachev | April 30, 2024

Both startups and enterprises must disrupt and innovate to survive. Learn how thinking like a startup and scaling like an enterprise can help ensure success.

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Zoom Review
By Jessica Elliott | April 30, 2024

Zoom Phone offers internet-based phone services with feature-rich video conferencing tools. See pricing and how it stacks up to competitors.

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Vonage Review and Pricing
By Chad Brooks | April 29, 2024

Vonage offers cloud-hosted VoIP phone systems for businesses of all sizes. Vonage Business Cloud is designed for smaller businesses, while Vonage Enterprise is for midsize and large businesses. Both...

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7 Stats That Will Make You Rethink Your Document Management Strategy
By Kimberlee Leonard | April 29, 2024

Your document management strategy can directly affect your bottom line. Learn why a good document management solution is critical and how to find one.

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RingEX Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | April 29, 2024

RingCentral is an excellent business phone service because of its ease of use, wide selection of features and multiple price points.

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Ooma Office Review and Plan Costs in 2024
By Jessica Elliott | April 29, 2024

Ooma Office is an affordable on-premises VoIP phone system that is ideal for very small businesses. It might not have all of the features other systems offer, but it does have the ones very small...

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GoTo Connect Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | April 29, 2024

GoTo Connect combines the power and reliability of Jive's cloud VoIP phone systems with GoTo Meeting's web, audio, and video conferencing into one simple, reliable, and flexible solution.

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Dialpad Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | April 29, 2024

Dialpad offers voice calling, video conferencing and text messaging. This flexibility helps small businesses connect with clients in ways that work best for both customers and businesses.

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8×8 Phone System Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | April 29, 2024

What makes 8x8 one of the best phone systems for small businesses is that it is hosted in the cloud and easy to use, has an assortment of valuable features, is affordably priced, and provides...

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Nextiva Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | April 29, 2024

Nextiva is one of the best phone systems for businesses with multiple locations. It's a cloud-based VoIP system that can spread across several offices and stores yet still be managed from one central...

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Lightspeed POS Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | April 29, 2024

Lightspeed is a top POS system for retail businesses. Learn about its feature-rich software and advanced e-commerce, reporting, and management tools.

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Unsecured Small Business Loans for Startups From $50,000 to $100,000
By Donna Fuscaldo | April 29, 2024

Every new business needs capital, but starting out with a large amount of debt can be a burden. Here's a rundown of small loan options to consider.

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Write Like a Pro: How AI Can Turbocharge Your Small Business Marketing
By Anthony Bratti | April 26, 2024

Learn practical ways small businesses can leverage AI to generate content for marketing purposes.

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How to Create a Sustainable Business Model
By Drew Hendricks | April 25, 2024

A sustainable business model is a top priority for SMBs. Learn how to build a sustainable business that benefits customers without jeopardizing the planet.

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Keap CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | April 25, 2024

Keap is a strong contact management software with robust marketing, sales and e-commerce tools built-in. The functionality and interface are top of the line, but it's not a lightweight solution, and...

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10 Credit Card Payment Services for Small Business Owners
By Jennifer Dublino | April 25, 2024

Ready for your business to accept credit cards? Consider these 10 credit card payment services to choose the right one for your small business.

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Maximize Your “Uptime” With Tips From Google’s Productivity Expert (Full Q&A)
By Tina Nazerian | April 25, 2024

An interview with author Laura Mae Martin

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Apple vs. Apple: 6 Trademark Cases and What You Should Learn From Them 
By Sean Peek | April 24, 2024

You could be committing trademark infringement without knowing it. Learn from these six trademark cases.

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Average Commercial Car Insurance Costs
By Kimberlee Leonard | April 24, 2024

The average cost of commercial car insurance depends on vehicle, location, driving record, industry, and more. Learn how to choose the right coverage.

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Before the Business Loan: Questions That Must Be Asked
By Kimberlee Leonard | April 24, 2024

When insuring a business, you'll find two coverage types: claims-made and occurrence. Learn the differences to choose the right business coverage.

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Before the Business Loan: Questions That Must Be Asked
By Donna Fuscaldo | April 23, 2024

Here's a look at seven questions lenders ask small business borrowers and the reason for each one.

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How to Utilize Big Data for Human Resources
By Skye Schooley | April 23, 2024

Big data can be an effective tool for HR professionals to hire and retain top talent. Learn some smart ways to use big data in human resources.