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How to Negotiate a Commercial Lease

Knowing how to negotiate a commercial lease can save you from hidden costs down the road. Learn seven ways to negotiate a commercial lease successfully.

How to Grow Your Business During the Pandemic

With the business and the economy changed by COVID-19, there are still ways for you to grow your business during the pandemic.

Tips for Improving Public Speaking Skills

Improving your ability to speak to groups in both work and personal settings can help you excel. Here are seven simple tips to improve your public speaking.

Using Social Media to Promote Small Business During COVID-19

Five small business owners share how their social media efforts are proving fruitful for business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Benefits of Writing a Higher Purpose Statement for Your Business

Writing a clear statement of higher purpose provides clarity, purpose and inspiration that resonate throughout the business.

How to Encourage Social Distancing in Your Store or Office

Running a socially distant business is a must if you have a physical store or office. Here's how to encourage social distancing while providing great service.

How to Become an Expert Content Contributor

Being a guest contributor increases your brand awareness. Here’s how you can pitch your content to major publications.

Best Time Clock Apps for Remote Workers

The right time tracker can provide structure and accountability for your remote employees. These eight employee time clock apps are an excellent place to start.

Small Business Survey Shows Pivoting Increases Positivity

Results from the most recent MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce poll and several other small business surveys prove similar in terms of how business owners are weathering COVID-19.

Text-Based Commerce Surges Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Creating and maintaining a subscriber list is key to personalized, text-based marketing that drives business.