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How To Create and Write Your Business’s First E-Book
By Chris Christoff | September 29, 2022

Here are the benefits of creating an e-book for your business, and how you can create one, step by step.

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How Color Can Impact Your Restaurant
By Matt D’Angelo | September 29, 2022

Learn how color affects your restaurant's atmosphere and sales.

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Do Awards Really Do Anything for Your Company?
By Julie Thompson | September 20, 2022

Winning awards has numerous business benefits, including increased income and employee morale. Learn how to win awards for your business.

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How to Increase Your Restaurant’s Profits in 2022
By Zac Johnson | September 20, 2022

The restaurant industry is highly competitive. Here's how your restaurant can save money and attract new customers.

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Should Your Restaurant Accept Bitcoin?
By Mark Fairlie | September 20, 2022

Some restaurants have started accepting Bitcoin as payment. Learn the pros and cons of accepting Bitcoin in restaurants and how to get started.

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9 Little-Known Ways to Network With Hospitality Industry Insiders
By Jennifer Dublino | September 20, 2022

Making contacts within the hospitality industry can create opportunities for your business. Learn how to start networking effectively.

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Ahead of the Pack: 4 Ways to Keep Your Business Competitive
By Sean Peek | September 20, 2022

Follow these four strategies to beat your competitors in today's cutthroat business world.

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The Art of Negotiating: How to Make Every Deal a Win-Win
By Sean Peek | September 20, 2022

Learn how to negotiate in a positive and constructive way that improves your business relationships.

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All Talk, No Action? A 6-Step Guide to Make Change Happen Within Your Organization
By Sean Peek | September 20, 2022

Making changes in a company isn't easy, especially for non-managers, but anyone can make a difference. Take these steps to encourage meaningful change.

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Should You Go Global?
By Mark Fairlie | September 20, 2022

Going global means expanding your business overseas. Learn the pros and cons of going global and what steps to take to expand your company internationally.

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Q1 Reflections: Important Ways to Take Stock of the First Quarter
By Sean Peek | September 20, 2022

The most successful businesses set goals and review them quarterly. Find out why setting goals is important and how to evaluate your Q1 goals.

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5 Ways Health IT Startups Can Stay Ahead of the Competition
By Jennifer Dublino | September 20, 2022

The health IT industry is fast-moving and competitive, requiring innovation and vision. Stay ahead of the pack and succeed with these five tips.

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Open for Business: 5 Options for Setting Up an Online Store
By Jennifer Dublino | September 20, 2022

There are various ways to open an e-commerce store and start selling online. Learn your online store options and their pros and cons.

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7 Stats That Will Make You Rethink Your Document Management Strategy
By Kimberlee Leonard | September 20, 2022

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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From Mall Madness to Sadness: Why Shopping Centers May Soon Be Obsolete
By Jamie Johnson | September 20, 2022

Find out how to keep your mall-based business alive and how to embrace e-commerce as shopping centers decline.

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Don’t Be Like Elon: Musk Mistakes You Shouldn’t Emulate
By Mike Berner | September 20, 2022

How Elon Musk's scandals and controversies provide lessons for business owners and entrepreneurs

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6 Key Strategies for Growing Your Construction Firm
By Jennifer Post | September 20, 2022

Discover whether you should expand your construction company with this comprehensive guide.

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Movin’ on Up: Why Relocating Offices Doesn’t Have to Suck
By Jennifer Dublino | September 20, 2022

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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Writing a Business Growth Plan
By Max Freedman | September 08, 2022

Writing a growth plan is very similar to writing a business plan. Here's how to do it.

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A Pathway to Reopening During COVID-19
By Matthew Loughran | September 07, 2022

When and how to reopen is a complex decision. Take a critical look at your business, what's happening in your region, and your industry.

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How to Create a Sustainable Business Model
By Drew Hendricks | September 07, 2022

A sustainable business model is a profitable plan that relies on renewable or sustainable resources. Here's how to create one for your company.

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How AI Is Changing the Retail Industry
By Samantha Donaldson | September 07, 2022

Artificial intelligence has a tremendous power to reshape how stores are run.

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Leading With Transparency Promotes Customer Loyalty
By Austin Mac Nab | September 06, 2022

Businesses that are transparent are able to build a strong foundation of customer trust and loyalty, which drives sales. Here are four areas to focus on.

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Learn By Example: 7 Great Mobile-Friendly E-commerce Websites
By Genia Stevens | September 01, 2022

When Google introduced changes to its mobile search algorithm, a TechCrunch survey found that 44 percent of Fortune 500 websites failed.

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How Virtual Reality Technology Is Changing Manufacturing
By Chad Brooks | September 01, 2022

Manufacturing has begun a new reality as next-generation VR and AR become available.

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Tips for Setting Better Business Goals
By Simone Johnson | September 01, 2022

A good business goal can help lead your company to success, but how do you set the right ones? Here are tips to help you set good professional goals.

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Why You Need a SWOT Analysis for Your Business
By Kiely Kuligowski | September 01, 2022

A SWOT analysis is a vital tool that helps you understand your business. It provides a framework for making key business decisions.

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5 Restaurant Employee Scams That Will Cost Your Business Big
By Mona Bushnell | September 01, 2022

These five scenarios are how most restaurant workers steal from their establishments, and how you can take steps to stop them in your restaurant.

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Retail or E-tail? Buying Online Vs. Buying in Person
By Kristen Gramigna | September 01, 2022

Though ecommerce is growing faster than any other retail sector, the opportunity for brick-and-mortar retailers isn’t extinct, just shifted.

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The 5 Most Important KPIs for Warehouses
By Nicole Pontius | September 01, 2022

What metrics should you be tracking for your warehouse? These five KPIs can have substantial impacts on operational efficiency and the bottom line.