As technology evolves, automation has become a must for business owners worldwide. From automating payroll to social media, businesses use automation every day to streamline their responsibilities. One task you may opt to automate is email marketing. And to do that, you can use email marketing software. But, how can email campaign software benefit your […]
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10 Common Small Business Mistakes Owners Make When Starting Out
Part of being a business owner (and being human) is making mistakes along the way. Blunders happen to the best of the best, and learning from them can help you grow as an entrepreneur. And chances are, you’re not the only one making business mistakes. In fact, there are a whole bunch of common mistakes […]
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Uncle Sam’s Accounting Grows with Patriot Payroll
Samuel Otto is the owner of Uncle Sam’s Accounting, an accounting firm in Helenville, Wisconsin. The firm offers tax planning and preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services for both businesses and individuals.
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How to Go About Setting up Google My Business
A whopping 97% of people turn to online search engines, like Google, to learn more about and research businesses in their area. So, you want to be seen on these search engines to increase website traffic and, ultimately, sales. One way you can increase your online presence is by setting up Google My Business.
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Music in the Workplace: Can it Help Productivity, or Is it Treble?
Do your employees like listening to music while they work? For many, music helps increase engagement, morale, and overall productivity. But, is music in the workplace actually beneficial to your business’s growth?
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Show-Me Shaved Ice Is a Show-stopper in the Summer
Cardell and Karla McDonald are the co-owners of Show-Me Shaved Ice, a seasonal shaved ice and frozen custard stand located in Hannibal, Missouri.
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6 Signs of a Toxic Workplace (and What to Do About Them)
Productive, happy, and engaged teams all have one thing in common: a positive, supportive, and healthy work environment. Toxic workplaces? Well, they look a little different. In negative environments, gossip, conflict, and poor communication run rampant. So, how do you know if your business is plagued with toxicity? Keep your eyes peeled for signs of […]
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Gone Digital, Staying Digital: 4 Tips for Social Media Optimization
A big part of your goals when running a business is to sell your products or services to gain a profit, right? So, that means that you want to use every way possible to sell, sell, sell. With the rise and massive presence of social media, you might be thinking this is a good way […]
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The Bad Review Blues: Do’s and Don’ts of Responding
Great. You got a negative online review that’s now readable by everyone—current and potential customers alike. Before hastily typing out a response you may regret later, learn how to respond to a bad review. You just may be able to turn the situation into a marketing opportunity and keep the disgruntled customer.
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8 Not-so-tricky Tips for Starting a Business, from Successful Small Business Owners
What’s the magic formula for business success? Well (cue incorrect buzzer noise from game show), there isn’t one. But there are tips for starting a business that you can use to reach your unique business success formula.
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