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How to Set Up Direct Deposit
By Max Freedman | January 22, 2024

Direct deposit paychecks are so common that employees often expect them. Here’s how to set up direct deposit for your business.

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Should You Borrow From Your 401(k)?
By Joyce Walsack | January 22, 2024

This guide explains how to borrow from your 401(k) and the key things to consider when doing so.

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5 Tricks to Lower Your Credit Card Processing Fees
By Julianna Lopez | January 19, 2024

Credit card processing fees are necessary when your business accepts credit and debit cards. Learn about these costs and 5 ways to reduce processing fees.

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iPhone Credit Card Processing: What You Need to Know
By Adam Uzialko | January 19, 2024

Small businesses often use iPhones for credit card processing. Learn how to use your iPhone as a POS device and the best credit card processors for iPhone.

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Hiring? Avoid These 7 Common Mistakes
By Sammi Caramela | January 19, 2024

Hiring new talent is complex and involves various factors. Avoid these common mistakes that can cost you time and money.

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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: Which Should You Hire For?
By Patrick Proctor | January 19, 2024

Hard skills and soft skills are both important to an employee’s success with a company, so it’s important to evaluate a job candidate on both.

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10 Ways to Attract and Retain the Best Employees
By Skye Schooley | January 19, 2024

Companies will go to great lengths to attract highly skilled workers, research has found. Use these 10 strategies to attract and retain skilled workers.

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How to Send PayPal Invoices
By Adam Uzialko | January 18, 2024

See our step-by-step guide for using PayPal to bill customers, and find out the cost for invoicing through the payment platform.

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SBA Loan Deferments: What They Are and How to Qualify
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 18, 2024

When circumstances entirely out of your control make SBA loan payments difficult, you may qualify for a payment pause known as a deferment.

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How Stagnant Real Wages Hurt Small Businesses
By Casey Conway | January 17, 2024

Find out how wage issues combined with inflation can hurt both existing businesses and would-be entrepreneurs.

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Types of Organizational Structures to Consider for Your Business
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024

This guide explains the various organizational structures and will help you decide which works best for your business.

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Worried About a Cyberattack? What It Could Cost Your Small Business
By Alex Halperin | January 17, 2024

Small businesses face real dangers if they're a cyberattack target. Learn the financial and reputational repercussions and how to handle a cyberattack.

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Understanding Generation Z in the Workplace
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024

Generation Z is an increasingly large part of the workforce. Learn how to attract and retain Gen Z employees.

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How Sentiment Analysis Can Improve Your Sales
By Mark Fairlie | January 17, 2024

Learn what sentiment analysis is and how it helps businesses understand what their customers are feeling, which can improve sales and brand strength.

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Is Your Website ADA Compliant?
By Sammi Caramela | January 17, 2024

Maintaining an ADA-compliant website protects your business from lawsuits and fines and provides necessary accommodations for your potential customers.

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How to Embed a Video in Your Email
By Jamie Johnson | January 17, 2024

Learn why you should consider adding video to your emails and how to do it right.

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How Your Business Can Accept Apple Pay
By Sean Peek | January 17, 2024

Apple Pay is a convenient, secure and contactless mobile payment method. Learn how Apple Pay works and how to accept Apple Pay in your business.

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10 Ways to Improve Employee Well-Being and Happiness
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024

Having the power to make their own decisions is essential for employees.

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Which Holidays Should Your Business Offer Paid Time Off for?
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 17, 2024

Many companies offer employees paid holidays. Which holidays should you choose, and how does it work?

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What Is EBITDA?
By Simone Johnson | January 17, 2024

EBITDA is a way to measure your company's financial health. Learn how to use this analysis tool.

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3PL Logistics Guide
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024

Learn about third-party logistics and how outsourcing key e-commerce processes can improve a business's bottom line. Plus, see the best 3PL providers.

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How to Recruit Great Employees in a Tough Labor Market
By Ross Mudrick | January 17, 2024

To compete for employees when the unemployment rate is low, focus on salary and hiring transparency, finding untapped talent, and offering the benefits that employees value most.

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These Workers Are Most Worried About Layoffs
By Elsier Otachi | January 17, 2024

Layoffs are picking up in multiple industries. Discover the most impacted roles, how economic downturns impact small businesses, and tips to avoid letting workers go.

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Hiring and Retention Has Never Been More Difficult
By Sammi Caramela | January 17, 2024

Hiring and retention are top challenges for small business owners. Learn why employees are leaving and how your business can recruit and retain candidates.

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Many Businesses Fail to Use Data Security Software — at Their Own Peril
By Jeremy Bender | January 17, 2024

Loose cybersecurity standards could spell disaster for a small business. See the risks and get tips to protect your company.

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Why Word of Mouth Trumps Traditional Advertising
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024

Word-of-mouth referrals can be more effective than traditional advertising if you know how to encourage them. This guide explains how you can do it.

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Connected Medical Device Security
By Adam Uzialko | January 17, 2024

This guide describes the cyberattacks facing the healthcare industry, and includes tips on securing healthcare networks and connected medical devices.

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How to Build Business Credit
By Matt D’Angelo | January 17, 2024

Good business credit helps your company grow faster. Learn how to build and maintain solid business credit.

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What Is Amazon Stores?
By Isaiah Atkins | January 16, 2024

Amazon Stores offers small and midsized businesses a platform for selling products directly through Amazon.

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Everyone Is Not Your Customer: That’s OK
By Adam Uzialko | January 16, 2024

Knowing who your customers are allows you to focus your marketing campaigns, offer specialized products or services, and adapt as your industry changes.