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Crazy Tax Deductions That Are Actually Legal
By Matt D’Angelo | October 23, 2023
Just because a deduction sounds crazy doesn’t mean someone hasn’t tried to deduct it — and succeeded.
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Best April Fools’ Day Brand Pranks
By Joyce Walsack | October 23, 2023
Over the years, brands have gotten in on the April Fools’ Day festivities in some big ways. Here are a few of our favorites.
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Illegal Job Interview Questions to Avoid
By Marci Martin | October 23, 2023
Learn which questions are off-limits to employers.
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Should the U.S. Eliminate the Penny?
By Ned Smith | October 23, 2023
It may be time to retire the lowly one-cent copper coin.
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GDP: The Total Value of Goods and Services of a Nation
By Siri Hedreen | October 23, 2023
What is GDP and what does it say about the economy?
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What Is Stagflation? Inflation Plus Stagnation
By Ross Mudrick | October 23, 2023
Stagflation is rare, but it has devastating effects on the economy. Here's what a period of stagflation would mean for businesses and the larger job market.
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Virtualization vs. Cloud Computing: What’s the Difference?
By Andreas Rivera | October 23, 2023
Learn the core differences and the unique relationship these technologies share.
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What Is Fiscal Policy?
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 23, 2023
Learn what fiscal policy is, how it affects the national economy and how it impacts small businesses.
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What is NASDAQ?
By Dock David Treece | October 23, 2023
NASDAQ is an electronic stock exchange where investors can buy and sell on an automatic computer network.
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14 Best iPhone Apps to Get You Through Your Workday
By Jackie Dove | October 23, 2023
These iOS apps can help you be more productive, organized and all-around great each and every workday.
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7 Ways to Improve Your Sales
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 23, 2023
Need help improving your sales process? Try these seven strategies.
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You’ve Got Mail: 4 Tips on Using Direct Mail for Business
By Andrew Martins | October 23, 2023
No one likes junk mail, so use these tips to ensure your direct mail doesn’t get tossed.
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5 Tips for Choosing the Best Tech Solutions for Your Business
By Sara Angeles | October 23, 2023
It can be overwhelming to choose the right tech solution for your company, but with these tips in mind, you can find the perfect fit.
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Understanding Small Business R&D Tax Credits
By Katharine Paljug | October 23, 2023
Find out if research and development tax credits make sense for your business.
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Does Sex Still Sell? What Marketers Should Know
By Sandra Mardenfeld | October 23, 2023
Magazine ads featuring sex often get attention, but the strategy won't work with all brands and industries.
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What Is Economics?
By Erica Sandberg | October 23, 2023
Gain a broader insight into economic applications and principles.
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What Is Remote Desktop Software?
By Shayna Waltower | October 23, 2023
Remote desktop software allows you to connect to your desktop or assist your customers from just about anywhere.
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Do You Need a Small Business Credit Card?
By Bennett Conlin | October 23, 2023
Small business credit cards can help with short-term debts.
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How to Encourage Buyers to Make Impulse Purchases With Your Business
By Shayna Waltower | October 23, 2023
Consumers often make spontaneous buying decisions. Here's how to make your products one of their purchases.
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What Is A Profit And Loss Statement?
By Adam Uzialko | October 23, 2023
Find out what a P&L says about your company and why it’s important.
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How to Get Your Product Into Celebrity Hands
By Sean Peek | October 23, 2023
Celebrity influencer marketing has been growing year over year and is now a billion-dollar industry that even the smallest of companies can benefit from if done correctly.
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How to Import Vendors Into QuickBooks
By Vishal Sanjay | October 23, 2023
Set up your QuickBooks vendor accounts quickly and easily with bulk imports.
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How to Set Up QuickBooks Payroll Direct Deposit
By Trish Petak | October 23, 2023
This guide explains how to set up the QuickBooks Payroll direct deposit function.
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How to Create QuickBooks Payroll Reports
By Trish Petak | October 23, 2023
QuickBooks Online can generate 17 types of payroll reports to track most businesses' largest expense: payroll.
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How to Handle Merchant Fees With QuickBooks
By Vishal Sanjay | October 23, 2023
Payment processors like PayPal, Stripe and Square charge you merchant (or transaction) fees on your sales. We'll tell you how QuickBooks can help you track and manage those fees.
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How to Import Customers in QuickBooks
By Vishal Sanjay | October 23, 2023
Easily transfer client data from Excel, Gmail, or Outlook to QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Pro.
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What Is Retro Pay?
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023
Learn how to calculate and pay the money you owe employees for prior payroll periods.
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250+ Words That’ll Land Your Email in the Spam Folder
By Max Freedman | October 23, 2023
Email spam trigger words include obvious ridiculous ones as well as everyday phrases. Here’s an extensive list of phrases to avoid when possible.
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What Is Business Collateral?
By Dock David Treece | October 23, 2023
Learn about business collateral and how it works so you can be prepared to secure the funding you need.
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How to Close the Deal: 10 Sales Strategies
By Yara Simón | October 23, 2023
Sales Strategies to Close the Deal