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Business Accounting

Little Extras That Make a Big Difference to Employees

Want to reward your workers without offering bonuses? The little things count, so look at this list of benefits that your staff will appreciate.

By Joe Worth

Building a Business

How ‘No’ Might Become ‘Go’ in the World of Venture Funding

By Sam Hogg

Tech

Invoice Organization Made Easy: This Cloud-Based Solution Was Created in 2 Weeks

By Matt Villano

Thought Leaders

Why Points of Difference Could Be What Brings Your Company Together

By Gael O'Brien

Building a Business

Why You Should Quit While You’re Ahead

Business is booming? It's time to cash out.

By Steph Wagner

Marketing

How to Repel the Wrong Customers — and Attract the Right Ones

You don't want everyone to like you, just the right ones.

By Ann Handley

Building a Business

How to Get Top Talent When You Have a Bare Bones Budget

Your startup isn't generating enough cash to pay decent salaries. Now what?

By Sam Hogg

Tech

How One Man Used Artificial Intelligence to Generate Genuine Sales Leads

A CRM startup gets the hookup to find leads via machine learning about its best customers.

By Grant Davis

Thought Leaders

Why Transparency Creates a Clear Path to Success and How to Maintain It

Collaborative partners openly share information. But what happens when one goes rogue?

By Gael O'Brien

Building a Business

Why You Need to Think Like a CFO

When it comes to your personal finances, make every decision count.

By Steph Wagner

Building a Business

The Reality of Royalties

An expert explains why investors ask for them and what that means for you and your company.

By Joe Worth

Tech

How Often Should You Update or Rebuild Your Website?

An expert explains what to consider when you're thinking of refreshing your company's website.

By Mikal E. Belicove

Building a Business

How This E-tailer Converts Site Visitors Into Customers

Bounce Exchange helps companies turn browsers into buyers

By Jeff Kauflin

Thought Leaders

Someone Messed Up. Here’s How You Fix It.

Whether it's a dishonest employee or an order snafu, what you do after a mistake makes the difference. We'll show you the steps to take.

By Gael O'Brien

Business News

How This App Is Making a Permanent Change in the Rental Industry

A Hollywood production company saves money -- and client relationships -- with an inventory-tracking app.

By Jonathan Blum

Tech

An Expert Speaks Up on What You Should Know About Programming Languages

Find out how to know which programming language is right for you.

By Mikal E. Belicove

Business Accounting

The High Costs of Your Exit Strategy

Whether it's a divorce or an M&A transaction, divesting can have lasting effects

By Steph Wagner

Business Accounting

What to Expect When Selling Your Business to a Private Equity Group

From the first meeting to after the ink is dry on the contracts, we'll show you the steps of selling to private equity.

By Joe Worth

Building a Business

3 Tips for Creating a Press Release That Gets Results

An expert offers tips to help you spread the word.

By Christopher Hann

Building a Business

Inside the Smart Game of Late Fundraising Rounds

Late-stage capital is more common now. Here are 3 reasons why.

By Sam Hogg

Brick & Mortar

Criteria to Consider When Renting Commercial Space

Don't commit to a new space before reading this.

By Joe Worth

Thought Leaders

When to Upgrade From IT Staff to CIO

The two acronyms have different responsibilities. Find out which position is right for your company.

By Mikal E. Belicove

Building a Business

This Company Offers One-Stop Shopping For Artisanal Food

Artizone lets the farmers market come to you.

By Jodi Helmer

Marketing

6 Secrets About the Human Brain That Will Make You a Better Marketer

Knowing how the mind processes information and images can help you send the right message.

By Ann Handley

Marketing

Here’s How to Make Sure Your Company Is Ready for Online Marketing

While social media and marketing can definitely help boost a brand's online presence, there are a few other things companies should do before investing resources to these areas.

By Matt Williams

Building a Business

How Business Deductions Could Keep You From Getting a Loan

Entrepreneurs looking to buy a home or take out a home equity line of credit may face some challenges.

By Steph Wagner

Tech

How a SaaS Platform Allowed This Tech Startup to Turn Customers into Advocates

Centralized software leads to superpowered customer service and a huge productivity boost.

By Jeff Kauflin

Tech

What You Need to Know About POP and IMAP Email Settings

Find out the differences between the two, the security risks of each and more.

By Mikal E. Belicove

Thought Leaders

What to Do When a Colleague Acts Unethically

If your co-worker acted unethically, there are ways to fix it.

By Gael O'Brien

Business Accounting

The 4 Finance-Related Areas Where Businesses Need the Most Help

From accounts receivable to cash forecasting, Mr. Finance Fix-it tells how he gets the job done.

By Joe Worth