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Technology

Up Your Game With the Best Small Business Podcasts

A business podcast focused on small businesses can help you stay on the cutting edge.
Many of the best small business podcasts are hosted by fellow entrepreneurs who understand the unique challenges small business owners face.
Starting a Business

Rollover for Business Startups: Pros and Cons

Here's how a ROBS lets you use your retirement savings to launch a new small business.
For this strategy, the business must operate as a C corporation, a business structure where you can buy stock.
Management

Why Supply Chain Management Is Important

Stay competitive by optimizing what your products and services are worth.
It goes beyond knowing exactly how to locate a shipment.
Taxes

Business Taxes 101

The tax category, deductions and forms you file depend on your business's structure.
To reduce your business taxes, you want to maximize your deductions.
Taxes

Tax Breaks Boost the Appeal of Going Green

Make your business eco-friendly and get these tax breaks, credits and deductions.
Federal and state governments now offer tax breaks for eco-friendly businesses.
Banking

The Benefits of Relationship Banking

Instead of treating customers as transactions, relationship banking focuses on individual service.
The key to success with relationship banking is a focus on the individual.
Technology

How to Navigate IT Services for Small Businesses

Cloud-based technologies can drive lots of value for small businesses.
Recognizing the importance of information technology in business, it's wise to create IT partnerships.
Credit

Starting a Company Credit Card Program

You'll need a clear, written policy laying out employee guidelines and procedures.
As you plan credit card limits, make sure whatever you choose fits your monthly spending budget.
Management

Do You Find Digital Marketing for Small Business Overwhelming?

Learn about the benefits of digital marketing and how a plan can help you set a realistic budget.
According to the most-cited statistic from the Small Business Administration, businesses with $5 million or less in revenue should allocate roughly 7% to 8% toward marketing.
Management

How to Set a Marketing Budget

The size of your audience and sales will tell the story when you set a budget and measure the ROI.
A good rule of thumb is to devote 7% to 8% of your gross revenue to marketing.
Management

The Hybrid Workplace: Your Company's New Status Quo

As you balance the realities of a hybrid workforce, build upon what's worked.
Once you commit to a hybrid working environment, refinements will help improve its effectiveness.
Technology

Spyware 101 for Small Business

Learn how to ensure your business isn't a victim of a spyware attack.
Business owners cannot afford to just ignore those pop-up windows urging you to update your phone, tablet, computer and connected devices.
Management

Workers' Comp: Is There an Easier Way?

There are a number of reasons businesses might consider outsourcing workers' compensation management.
A workers' compensation management company has the knowledge to ensure your company complies with all of the state and federal employment laws, rules and regulations.
Insurance

Get the Right Liability Coverage for Your Business

Make sure your small business is protected with professional liability coverage.
It's key to prepare for potential business risks and find ways to minimize them.
Finance

How to Add E-Commerce to Your Business Strategy

Explore the benefits of including e-commerce as part of your business's sales strategy.
If your small business doesn't have an e-commerce element, you could be missing out on sales.
Management

Peaks and Valleys Abound in the Business Life Cycle

Your adaptability in meeting challenges and capitalizing on opportunities will help at every phase.
Your company's success won't occur in a vacuum, which means competitors will step up to fight for a share of the market.

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