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How to Run Payroll in QuickBooks
By Trish Petak | February 21, 2023

This easy, step-by-step guide will show you how to run payroll in QuickBooks, featuring in-depth instructions and images.

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6 Credit Card Processing Scams to Avoid
By Dachondra Cason | February 21, 2023

This guide identifies common credit card processing scams that target small businesses and offers advice on how to avoid falling victim to a scammer.

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Is Equipment Considered an Asset?
By Julie Thompson | February 21, 2023

Equipment can be both an asset and a liability in business accounting. Learn how to classify it properly on your balance sheet.

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What Is Cost Allocation?
By Dachondra Cason | February 21, 2023

Cost allocation is a process businesses use to identify costs. Here's everything you need to know.

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Credit Card Processing Costs and Fees Explained
By Julie Thompson | February 21, 2023

Learn which fees come with accepting credit cards as a form of payment, as well as how your business can reduce those processing costs.

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15 Accounting Payment Terms and How to Work With Them
By Jamie Johnson | February 21, 2023

Get your customers to pay their bills quickly with these accounting payment terms and strategies.

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Gross Pay vs. Net Pay
By Julie Thompson | February 21, 2023

Gross pay is what employees earn before taxes, benefits and payroll deductions are withheld. The remaining amount is net pay. Learn how to calculate each.

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Interest Rate Increases: 4 Concerns for Small Businesses
By Peter Lauria | February 21, 2023

Learn four areas of concern for small business owners amidst Federal Reserve interest rate hikes – and tips for how to respond.

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How to Make a Pay Stub
By Dock David Treece | February 21, 2023

Pay stubs are an important part of payroll accounting. Learn how to make pay stubs so your employees can track their wages, taxes and deductions.

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1099-MISC vs. 1099-NEC: Which One Do You Need?
By Dock David Treece | February 21, 2023

1099-MISC and 1099-NEC are IRS forms used to report your taxable payments to non-employees. Learn when each is used and how.

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What Are Payroll Deductions?
By Dock David Treece | February 21, 2023

Learn exactly how to calculate net pay and payroll withholdings for your small business.

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What Is Imputed Income?
By Max Freedman | February 21, 2023

Learn what imputed income is, see examples and find out how to calculate the taxes you must pay on it to stay compliant.

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How to Create a Payroll Budget
By Dock David Treece | February 21, 2023

Creating a payroll budget requires adding the total cost of each employee on your payroll. Learn to conduct this essential aspect of running your business.

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How SMBs Can Use Consumer Price Index Data
By Schuyler Durham | February 21, 2023

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the impact of inflation on average people around the U.S. See the latest data and how it affects small businesses.

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Could Trading Futures Help SMBs Hedge Against Inflation?
By Schuyler Durham | February 21, 2023

Small businesses may be able to use futures to hedge against price volatility in raw goods or products. Learn how to start using futures to control costs.

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Almost All Freelancers Overpay Taxes. Do You?
By Max Freedman | February 21, 2023

According to one source, freelancers overpay an average of $3,000 in taxes annually. Here's how to know if you're overpaying and how to lower your taxes.

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8 Signs You’re Not Ready to Pitch Investors
By Shayna Waltower | February 21, 2023

Does your business have what investors like to see?

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Are More SMB Tax Audits Coming?
By Max Freedman | February 21, 2023

Will the IRS' new $79.6 billion in funding result in more small and midsize business audits? Experts discuss whether or not this concern is founded.

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The Most Important Money Moves to Make In 2023
By Business News Daily | February 21, 2023

This guide includes several key factors for consideration to improve your business finances and how to implement any changes.