U.S. oil production continues to break records this year, and the latest federal data shows crude output hit 11 million barrels a day in the previous week, with U.S. oil production doubling in the last eight years. US Oil Production American Enterprise Institute economist Mark Perry noted the production milestone on Twitter, citing the latest […]
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As a small business owner, you might think your most important investment is in your equipment, or in the R&D for your latest product, but in most companies, your employees are your most important assets. Your workers will be the ones communicating with clients, adhering to your brand values, and ultimately helping the company grow
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Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) just announced it is replacing the classic desktop Skype (7.0) with a host of new features which resemble the mobile version. With Skype 8.25, Microsoft says it has improved the usability and performance to help users stay connected. The move to 8.25 comes a little over a year after Microsoft made Skype
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Staying connected is critically important for any business operating in today’s mobile environment. The new Verizon Connect Work Mobile app allows field service workers to stay connected even when they are offline. Verizon Connect Work Mobile App According to Verizon (NYSE: VZ), the app will let workers in the field share notes, photos and signatures as
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Teams can now work from anywhere and tools which simplify the collaborative process are becoming an important asset for businesses. FreshBooks just announced a new team tracking feature to simplify how they can collaborate. FreshBooks Features for Teams With this new feature, businesses can bring teams into the FreshBooks platform and use all of the
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Small businesses appreciate a good strategy for saving money. And what better way to save money and time than by automating repetitive and arduous operations in your business? Many of the processes consuming valuable time in your HR department can benefit from automation. HR software tools for small businesses like BambooHR, Zoho People and Ximble
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Access has become one of the biggest differentiators when it comes to customer service and support. With that in mind, Stripe just announced it is introducing a 24/7 phone and chat support for all of its customers. Stripe customers who were previously relying on email to communicate with the company’s support team, will now be
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That slew of emails and splash pages popping up in the last month, hurriedly trying to clarify privacy policies, give you options you didn’t know you had, and offer you cookies like a creepy van man, can only mean one thing: the GDPR is making waves. For those uninitiated or asleep, the General Data Protection
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More Americans are working remotely. According to a Gallup survey released last year, 43% of employees in the U.S said they spent time working from remote locations. The practice of remote work is beneficial to both employee and employer, associated with boosting productivity, well-being and staff loyalty. However, remote work also presents challenges to businesses, including
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Collecting payments and communicating with customers are both important functions for a small business. But they’re rarely spoken of together, much less included in the same tools. Now there’s a payment processing tool to help businesses both process payments and improve customer engagement. SpotOn Transact is the latest venture from Matt and Zach Hyman, brothers
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