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The Pros and Cons of High-Deductible Health Plans
By Andreas Rivera | February 20, 2026
High-deductible health plans can save your company money, but are they the right fit for your employees?
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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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26 Types of Insurance Your Small Business Should Consider
By Skye Schooley | February 20, 2026
This article covers the many types of business insurance that are out there that you may need for your small 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 Manage Employee Attendance (Free Attendance Template)
By Max Freedman | February 20, 2026
Your employees' attendance affects their pay, your customers' experience and your overall finances. Learn how and why you need to manage attendance.
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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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Credit Card Machines: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
By Jennifer Dublino | February 17, 2026
Accepting credit cards for your small business starts with the right credit card machine. Countertop, mobile and virtual options make for flexibility.
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Payment Gateways vs. Payment Processors
By Max Freedman | February 17, 2026
Learn all about the distinction between a payment gateway and a payment processor and which types of business need which type of infrastructure.
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How to Conduct a Market Analysis for Your Business
By Max Freedman | February 17, 2026
A market analysis can take time and effort, but it's easy to do on your own in just seven steps.
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10 Tips for Managing Small Business Finances
By Max Freedman | February 17, 2026
Education and organization are two keys to ensuring your business is financially healthy.
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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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How to Fill Out a DOT Logbook
By Matt D’Angelo | February 17, 2026
The DOT log book is a federal document used to track when a driver is on and off duty. Learn how to use electronic logging devices with driver logs.
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Mileage Reimbursement: What You Need to Know
By Adam Uzialko | February 17, 2026
Here's what you need to know about mileage reimbursement to ensure you fulfill your legal obligations as an employer.
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What Is a Decision Matrix? Definition and Examples
By Sean Peek | February 17, 2026
This guide explains decision matrices, how they work and how you can apply them to running your business.
Server using a POS system in a restaurant
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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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How to Choose the Best Legal Structure for Your Business
By Joshua Stowers | February 17, 2026
When starting a business, you need to set up the proper legal structure. Learn about your options and how to choose a structure.
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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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11 Things to Do Before Starting a Business
By Stella Morrison | February 17, 2026
Before jumping right into launching a new business, spend time getting everything prepared. Here are the steps to take.
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What Is a PEST Analysis?
By Mark Fairlie | February 09, 2026
Use a PEST analysis to see the bigger picture when making decisions for your business.
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How Porter’s Five Forces Can Help Small Businesses Analyze the Competition
By Marci Martin | February 09, 2026
Porter's Five Forces model looks at five factors that determine how profitable a business may be compared with other businesses in the industry.