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10 Top Expense Trackers
By Sean Peek | April 21, 2026
Expense trackers can help you track and document how you and your team are spending money. These are some of the best expense trackers out there today.
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How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Affects Small Businesses
By Max Freedman | April 21, 2026
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a federal tax code signed into law in 2017. Learn how these changes to the tax code affect small business tax liabilities.
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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
Learn what a virtual phone line is and how small businesses can use them as their business phone system.
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What Is SIP Trunking? Do You Need It for Your Business?
By Jeff Hale | April 21, 2026
Learn what SIP trunking is and whether this telephony protocol makes sense for your business.
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What Is a PBX System?
By Simone Johnson | April 21, 2026
Does your business need a PBX system? Read this article to find out.
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Should Your Business Switch to Cloud PBX?
By Simone Johnson | April 21, 2026
In a cloud PBX system, all software and data are stored in the cloud. No equipment is needed. Learn if this phone system type is right for your business.
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How to Run a Gift Card Program
By Jennifer Dublino | April 20, 2026
This guide explains the benefits of running a gift card program as a small business.
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What Is Non-Fixed VoIP?
By Jeff Hale | April 20, 2026
Find out how non-fixed VoIP phone systems help small businesses communicate without the need for a physical location.
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What Is a VoIP Number?
By Steven Melendez | April 20, 2026
This guide explains what a VoIP phone number is and how Voice over Internet Protocol calls work.
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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 allow employees to take customer calls on their mobile devices while appearing to be on the business' main phone line.
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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 is everything you need to know about POS installation.
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Choosing the Right EHR System: A Buyer’s Guide
By Adam Uzialko | February 20, 2026
Choosing an EHR system that best fits your healthcare organization isn’t easy, but there are ways to reduce the choices until you find the best option.
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Smart Marketing Strategies for Handmade Businesses
By Jennifer Post | February 20, 2026
Learn marketing strategies and tips that work well for handmade businesses, such as those that sell on Etsy and other artisanal marketplaces.
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Social Media for Business: Marketing, Customer Service and More
By Tom Anziano | February 20, 2026
Social media is a crucial business channel for marketing, advertising and customer service. Learn how to create an effective social media strategy.
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What Are Payroll Taxes?
By Sean Peek | February 20, 2026
Employers must withhold federal income tax, plus any state or local taxes. Here’s what every small business owner should know.
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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 fingerprint, facial, palm or iris scans. Learn the laws you must follow to use them for your employees.
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Video Conferencing Cheat Sheet: Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams and GoTo Meeting
By Andrew Martins | February 20, 2026
This guide breaks down some of the most popular video conferencing platforms, such as Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams, so you can become a power user.
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Should You Consider Asset-Based Lending?
By Adam Uzialko | February 20, 2026
An asset-based loan relies on a borrower's collateral. Learn the advantages and risks of asset-based lending to see if it's right for your business.
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Small Business Guide to Health Insurance
By Kiely Kuligowski | February 20, 2026
Here's how small business health insurance works, why you should offer it and what types of health insurance are available for small businesses.
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Taxable vs. Nontaxable Fringe Benefits
By Skye Schooley | February 20, 2026
There are differences between taxable and nontaxable fringe benefits. Learn how your business can 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
You can include up to five people in iPhone conference calls. To conference with more people and for special features, look into business phone systems.
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What is E-Prescribing? Why It’s Important for Healthcare Providers
By Carlos Soto | February 20, 2026
Learn what e-prescribing is and how it can benefit your medical practice.
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How to Track Billable Hours With QuickBooks
By Vishal Sanjay | February 20, 2026
Use QuickBooks' time-tracking functions to track billable hours and other timesheet options. Our instructions cover QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Pro.
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Accounting Checklist: Tasks to Do Daily, Weekly and Monthly
By Vishal Sanjay | February 17, 2026
Use this handy checklist to divide your company's accounting into daily, weekly and monthly tasks.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Sending Someone to Collections
By Max Freedman | February 17, 2026
This guide explains when you should send an account to collections and how you should handle the process.
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POS Inventory Management
By Jennifer Dublino | February 17, 2026
Inventory management means having the right amount of product to meet demand. Learn how POS systems can help you with inventory management.
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Struggling for Cash Flow? Strategies for Survival
By Skye Schooley | February 17, 2026
Cash flow is critically important to a small business’s survival and success. These cash flow strategies can help you ensure your business has the cash on hand it needs to grow and succeed.
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Should You Hire a Collection Agency?
By Dawn Kuczwara | January 14, 2026
Hiring a collection agency is a big decision, but sometimes it’s a necessary step to be paid what you’re owed. This guide explains what to expect.
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Lost in Translation: 13 International Marketing Fails
By Skye Schooley | January 05, 2026
Read about 13 companies that made international marketing mistakes when taking their business global – and learn how to avoid making the same mistakes.