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Self-Employed? Everything You Need to Know About Taxes
By Julianna Lopez | April 21, 2026
Filing your taxes can be tricky when you're self-employed.
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10 Top Expense Trackers
By Sean Peek | April 21, 2026
These expense trackers can help you keep tabs on how you and your team are spending money.
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How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Affects Small Businesses
By Max Freedman | April 21, 2026
The TCJA lowered small business tax rates, but it also eliminated certain deductions that can lower your liability. Here's what you need to know.
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Which Cloud-Based Business Phone System Is Right For Your Business?
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 21, 2026
There are lots of options for cloud-based phone systems, but how do you find the right one? Our buyer's guide has all the information you need.
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What Is a Virtual Phone Line?
By Jeff Hale | April 21, 2026
A virtual phone line can support your small business communications while saving on hardware costs. Here’s what you need to know.
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What Is SIP Trunking? Do You Need It for Your Business?
By Jeff Hale | April 21, 2026
SIP trunking can help boost your business communications. Here’s what you need to know.
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What Is a PBX System?
By Simone Johnson | April 21, 2026
Your business may need to turn to a PBX phone system to meet its communication needs. Here's what you need to know.
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Should Your Business Switch to Cloud PBX?
By Simone Johnson | April 21, 2026
A cloud PBX system can save you money. Learn if this business phone system is right for your company.
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How to Run a Gift Card Program
By Jennifer Dublino | April 20, 2026
With a few easy steps, your small business can offer gift cards to its customers, thereby boosting sales and loyalty.
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What Is Non-Fixed VoIP?
By Jeff Hale | April 20, 2026
A non-fixed VoIP system is a great way to communicate with customers without being tied to a physical location. Here's everything you need to know.
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What Is a VoIP Number?
By Steven Melendez | April 20, 2026
A Voice over Internet Protocol phone number helps your business communicate via an internet connection instead of a conventional phone line.
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Could Your Business Benefit From a Phone System Mobile App?
By Mark Henricks | April 20, 2026
Business phone system mobile apps turn employees' smartphones into powerful mobile business communication tools.
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How to Set Up a POS System
By Adam Uzialko | April 20, 2026
POS systems are necessary for any business that sells products. Here's how to set up yours.
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Choosing the Right EHR System: A Buyer’s Guide
By Adam Uzialko | February 20, 2026
Finding the right medical software is not always easy. Here is how you can narrow down choices until the best candidate is found.
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Smart Marketing Strategies for Handmade Businesses
By Jennifer Post | February 20, 2026
Getting your name out there as a handmade craft business can be tough. These marketing tips can help your shop stand out.
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Social Media for Business: Marketing, Customer Service and More
By Tom Anziano | February 20, 2026
Learn social media strategies to gain more customers and engage more effectively with your current customers.
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What Are Payroll Taxes?
By Sean Peek | February 20, 2026
Payroll taxes withhold money from an employee’s earnings. Here are some guidelines on how to handle this responsibility.
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The Biometric Time and Attendance System Laws You Should Know
By Chad Brooks | February 20, 2026
Biometric time and attendance systems use fingerprints as well as facial and retinal scans to record work time. However, strict laws govern their usage.
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Video Conferencing Cheat Sheet: Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams and GoTo Meeting
By Andrew Martins | February 20, 2026
Use these tips and tricks to be a video conferencing expert.
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Should You Consider Asset-Based Lending?
By Adam Uzialko | February 20, 2026
You may be able to unlock more financing, but is it the right decision for your business?
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Small Business Guide to Health Insurance
By Kiely Kuligowski | February 20, 2026
Here's everything you need to know about offering small business health insurance to your employees.
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Taxable vs. Nontaxable Fringe Benefits
By Skye Schooley | February 20, 2026
Learn the differences between taxable and nontaxable fringe benefits and how to create a great benefits plan for your company.
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How to Set up a Conference Call on an iPhone
By Jennifer Dublino | February 20, 2026
An iPhone conference call allows you to communicate with up to five people simultaneously. If that limit is too low, consider a business phone system for more call participants and added features.
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What is E-Prescribing? Why It’s Important for Healthcare Providers
By Carlos Soto | February 20, 2026
E-prescribing helps providers prevent clinical errors, complete patient medical records and provide superior care.
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How to Track Billable Hours With QuickBooks
By Vishal Sanjay | February 20, 2026
QuickBooks has time-tracking features to help you track billable hours and invoice clients accurately. Here's how it works.
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Accounting Checklist: Tasks to Do Daily, Weekly and Monthly
By Vishal Sanjay | February 17, 2026
Managing your accounting responsibilities and staying on top of your business's financial health.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Sending Someone to Collections
By Max Freedman | February 17, 2026
Sending a late account to collections is a big decision ― should you refer a client to collections or handle it yourself?
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POS Inventory Management
By Jennifer Dublino | February 17, 2026
Keeping your sales and stock data in sync can boost profits and customer satisfaction.
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Struggling for Cash Flow? Strategies for Survival
By Skye Schooley | February 17, 2026
These cash flow strategies can help your business survive and thrive.
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Should You Hire a Collection Agency?
By Dawn Kuczwara | January 14, 2026
If outstanding invoices are piling up and you’re having trouble getting paid, it might be time to hire a collection agency.