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Lost in Translation: 13 International Marketing Fails
By Skye Schooley | January 05, 2026
Avoid these marketing mistakes when expanding your brand overseas.
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1099-MISC vs. 1099-NEC: Which One Do You Need?
By Dock David Treece | December 08, 2025
Each of these forms affects your tax bill. We'll show you how and when each one is used.
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How Do PEO and Payroll Services Differ?
By Max Freedman | December 08, 2025
Trying to decide between using a PEO vs payroll services? Learn about the differences.
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How to Process Payroll in 8 Easy Steps
By Matt D’Angelo | December 08, 2025
While it's best to consult a financial professional, it's still important to understand how payroll processing works.
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How to Make a Pay Stub
By Dock David Treece | December 08, 2025
You can create pay stubs manually or use payroll software. Here's how to do it.
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How to Create a Payroll Budget
By Dock David Treece | December 08, 2025
Learn to forecast salary expenses and track the overall cost of your employees.
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Does Performance-Based Pay Increase Productivity?
By Sean Peek | December 08, 2025
While performance-based pay structures may encourage employees to work harder, they also can cause higher stress levels in workers and lower job satisfaction.
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15 Accounting Payment Terms and How to Work With Them
By Jamie Johnson | December 08, 2025
Get your customers to pay their bills quickly by understanding these accounting payment terms and strategies.
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How Businesses Are Collecting Data (And What They’re Doing With It)
By Max Freedman | November 12, 2025
Many businesses collect data for multifold purposes. Here's how to know what they're doing with your personal data and whether it is secure.
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How Profitable Is an ATM?
By Max Freedman | November 11, 2025
Automatic teller machines seem to be everywhere. Is it profitable to own an ATM?
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How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Businesses
By Adam Uzialko | November 11, 2025
AI's vast capabilities are already transforming business and changing the nature of many jobs.
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Direct Costs vs. Indirect Costs: What Are They, and How Are They Different?
By Ethan Spielman | September 29, 2025
Understanding direct costs and indirect costs is important for properly tracking your business expenses.
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How Long Do Computers Last? 10 Signs You Need a New One
By Derek Walter | September 19, 2025
Computers are essential to modern business, so it's important to keep them running at peak performance.
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Types of Organizational Structures to Consider for Your Business
By Max Freedman | September 18, 2025
An organizational structure helps you determine your company's leadership hierarchy and flow of information.
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How to Develop Successful Email Drip Campaigns
By Kiely Kuligowski | May 21, 2025
Email drip campaigns are an easy way to connect with customers and grow your email list.
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How to Use Google Ad Manager for Your Small Business
By Jennifer Post | November 22, 2024
Google Ad Manager makes optimizing ads over several accounts efficient and high-yielding for small businesses.
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How to Create a Content Calendar
By Yara Simón | November 22, 2024
Meet your editorial goals and objectives with organized, consistent content.
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What Is Evergreen Content?
By Yara Simón | November 22, 2024
Evergreen content has a long shelf life that continuously provides value for your business.
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How to Use Google Analytics
By Sara Angeles | November 21, 2024
Google Analytics features a range of measurement tools and reports to help your business rise to the top.
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How to Develop a Content Strategy
By Max Freedman | November 21, 2024
Content is crucial for growing a business. Learn how to craft an effective content strategy.
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Hiring for Cultural Fit? Here’s What to Look For
By Skye Schooley | November 21, 2024
It’s important to consider how candidates will add to your company culture. Learn how to hire for cultural fit.
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Emotional Intelligence Skills: How to Spot Them in Hiring
By Chad Brooks | November 21, 2024
Are you prioritizing emotional intelligence on your team? It can have a big impact.
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Should Small Businesses Require Receipt Signatures?
By Adam Uzialko | November 21, 2024
: In a digital era, do you still need to require receipt signatures?
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Considerations for Rehiring Laid-Off Employees
By Skye Schooley | November 21, 2024
Learn about the best practices for rehiring a laid-off employee.
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10 Tech Trends That Will Influence Your Marketing Strategies
By Bennett Conlin | November 21, 2024
It will be a year of continued change in the digital marketing space. Here are 10 trends to leverage for your business.
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What Is Bookkeeping?
By Cynthia Uzialko | November 08, 2024
Learn the basics of bookkeeping and why it’s important for your business.
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What Is Value-Based Healthcare?
By Max Freedman | November 08, 2024
Value-based healthcare makes for healthier patients, happier practitioners and less spending throughout the medical industry.
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How to Make Flexible Work Policies That Attract Top Talent
By Mona Bushnell | October 30, 2024
Here are some tips for how small businesses can use work-life-balance policies to remain competitive.
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What Are Payroll Deductions?
By Sammi Caramela | October 30, 2024
All business owners should know how to calculate net pay and understand payroll withholdings.
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Hard vs. Soft Email Bounces: What They Are and How to Avoid Them
By Jamie Johnson | October 30, 2024
A hard bounce means an email can't be delivered for permanent reasons, while a soft bounce indicates a temporary issue. Learn the differences between the two and how to minimize bounces.