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[Retail](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/retail/)
Meaghan
Brophy
Meaghan has provided content and guidance for indie retailers as the editor for a number of retail publications and a speaker at trade shows.
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* [Christmas Retail Displays: 43 Creative Ideas & Examples](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/christmas-display-ideas/ "Christmas Retail Displays: 43 Creative Ideas & Examples")
* [Cyber Monday Strategies, Trends & Tips for SMBs](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/cyber-monday/ "Cyber Monday Strategies, Trends & Tips for SMBs")
* [2024 Retail Holiday Readiness: A Small Business Ultimate Guide](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/retail-holiday-readiness/ "2024 Retail Holiday Readiness: A Small Business Ultimate Guide")
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[Human Resources](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/human-resources/)
Jessica
Dennis
Jessica has over six years of experience in onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, and workforce management as an HR generalist. Her expertise, in-depth research, and hands-on experience with HR software ensures she provides the best people operations and technology insights to readers.
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* [How to Hire Employees: 6 Simple Steps](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/how-to-hire-employees/ "How to Hire Employees: 6 Simple Steps")
* [7 Best Payroll Software for Small Business Users](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/best-payroll-software-reviews/ "7 Best Payroll Software for Small Business Users")
* [How to Track Employee Hours for Your Small Businesses](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/track-employee-hours/ "How to Track Employee Hours for Your Small Businesses")
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[Accounting](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/accounting/)
Timothy
Yoder
Tim is a Certified QuickBooks Time (formerly TSheets) Pro, QuickBooks ProAdvisor, and CPA with 25 years of experience.
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* [Best Small Business Accounting Software 2025](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/best-small-business-accounting-software/ "Best Small Business Accounting Software 2025")
* [59 Free QuickBooks Tutorials: Learn QuickBooks Fast \[+ Videos\]](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/free-quickbooks-online-tutorials/ "59 Free QuickBooks Tutorials: Learn QuickBooks Fast [+ Videos]")
* [QuickBooks Online Plans Comparison](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/quickbooks-online-comparison/ "QuickBooks Online Plans Comparison")
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[Sales](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/sales/)
Bianca
Caballero
Bianca has more than 12 years of research and writing experience. She has worked in the past in insurance sales, field sales, and as a territory sales manager.
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* [What Is Lead Qualification & How to Identify the Best Leads](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/lead-qualification/ "What Is Lead Qualification & How to Identify the Best Leads")
* [The 6 Key Aspects of Sales Management (+ Free Templates)](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/sales-management/ "The 6 Key Aspects of Sales Management (+ Free Templates)")
* [6 Steps for Creating a Customer Service Strategy (+ Worksheet)](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/customer-service-strategy/ "6 Steps for Creating a Customer Service Strategy (+ Worksheet)")
* [See All Articles](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/sales/)
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[Marketing](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/marketing/)
Will
Funston
Will has over 25 years of experience and subject matter expertise in marketing and advertising.
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* [Website Costs: DIY vs Pro Web Design for Small Businesses](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/website-costs/ "Website Costs: DIY vs Pro Web Design for Small Businesses")
* [27 Local Advertising Ideas to Grow Your Small Business](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/local-advertising-ideas/ "27 Local Advertising Ideas to Grow Your Small Business")
* [How To Rank Higher on Google: Small Business Strategies](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/rank-on-google-small-business/ "How To Rank Higher on Google: Small Business Strategies")
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[Starting a Business](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/starting-a-business/)
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[Starting a Business](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/starting-a-business/)
Mary
King
Mary King has advised start-ups from catering businesses to coffee shops, personal trainers to pop-up shops, food production, trades and service businesses, dispensaries and more.
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* [What Is a Cooperative? And How Do You Start One?](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/what-is-a-cooperative-co-op/ "What Is a Cooperative? And How Do You Start One?")
* [Best Side Hustle Ideas](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/side-hustle-ideas/ "Best Side Hustle Ideas")
* [See All Articles](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/starting-a-business/)
[Real Estate](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/real-estate/)
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[Real Estate](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/real-estate/)
Gina
Baker
Gina is a licensed real estate salesperson, experienced trainer, and a former high school educator who has taught more than 1,000 learners.
[Explore all of our Real Estate content.](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/real-estate/)
* [How to Buy an Apartment Complex: Guide for First-time Buyers](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/?p=96919 "How to Buy an Apartment Complex: Guide for First-time Buyers")
* [7 Best Places to Buy Real Estate Leads](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/where-to-buy-real-estate-leads/ "7 Best Places to Buy Real Estate Leads")
* [10 Expert Tips on How To Get Clients in Real Estate](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/how-to-get-clients-in-real-estate-tips/ "10 Expert Tips on How To Get Clients in Real Estate")
* [See All Articles](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/real-estate/)
[Financing](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/financing/)
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[Financing](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/financing/)
Tricia
Jones
Tricia has a Master's in Business Administration and has spent the majority of her career working in federal government lending.
[Explore all of our Financing content.](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/financing/)
* [How to Get a Small Business Loan](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/how-to-get-a-small-business-loan/ "How to Get a Small Business Loan")
* [How to Get an SBA Startup Loan in 6 Steps](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/how-to-get-sba-startup-loans/ "How to Get an SBA Startup Loan in 6 Steps")
* [Rollover for Business Startups (ROBS): Ultimate Guide](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/rollover-business-startups-robs/ "Rollover for Business Startups (ROBS): Ultimate Guide")
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[Office Technology](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/office-technology/)
Faithe
Day Ph.D.
Faithe has more than 10 years of writing experience in technology education and has advised SMBs on digital tech adoption.
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* [14 Call Center Metrics Statistics to Know in 2024](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/call-center-metrics/ "14 Call Center Metrics Statistics to Know in 2024")
* [25 Critical VoIP Statistics Businesses Need to Know](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/voip-stats/ "25 Critical VoIP Statistics Businesses Need to Know")
* [6 Best Auto Dialer Apps of 2025](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/best-auto-dialer-app/ "6 Best Auto Dialer Apps of 2025")
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[Insurance](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/insurance/)
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[Insurance](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/insurance/)
Nathan
Weller
Nathan has spent nearly 15 years working with several carriers in both commercial and personal lines insurance while also running a small non-profit organization.
[Explore all of our Insurance content.](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/insurance/)
* [Commercial General Liability Insurance Cost & Coverage 2025](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/commercial-general-liability-insurance-cgl/ "Commercial General Liability Insurance Cost & Coverage 2025")
* [Small Business Insurance Coverage, Costs & Industries](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/business-insurance/ "Small Business Insurance Coverage, Costs & Industries")
* [6 Best Small Business Insurance Companies](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/small-business-insurance-companies/ "6 Best Small Business Insurance Companies")
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[Banking](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/banking/)
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[Banking](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/banking/)
Tricia
Jones
Matt has worked in banking for over 15 years and in journalism for over 25 years, serving local businesses and providing answers to their important banking questions.
[Explore all of our Banking content.](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/banking/)
* [Best Small Business Checking Accounts 2025](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/best-small-business-checking-account/ "Best Small Business Checking Accounts 2025")
* [What Is a Bank Failure & How To Protect Your Small Business](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/protect-your-business-from-bank-failure/ "What Is a Bank Failure & How To Protect Your Small Business")
* [How to Choose a Bank for Your Small Business](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/how-to-choose-bank-for-small-business/ "How to Choose a Bank for Your Small Business")
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[Restaurants](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/restaurants/)
Mary
King
With more than a decade of hospitality experience, Mary has worked in some of the most celebrated restaurants in the world.
[Explore all of our Restaurants content.](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/restaurants/)
* [12 Expert-approved Restaurant Bookkeeping Tips](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/restaurant-bookkeeping-tips/ "12 Expert-approved Restaurant Bookkeeping Tips")
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