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Balance Sheet vs. Income Statement: What’s the Difference?
By Vishal Sanjay | April 11, 2024
Balance sheets and income statements are related but not the same. Learning the difference and when to use each can aid your business’s financial health.
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The 8 Types of Accounting
By Cynthia Uzialko | April 11, 2024
This guide describes eight accounting methods small businesses can use to manage their finances.
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Is Not Accepting Credit Cards Hurting Your Bottom Line?
By Mona Bushnell | April 11, 2024
As cash payments decline and contactless payments grow, not accepting credit cards could hurt your business. Learn why your business should accept cards.
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How to Define Accounting for Business
By Matt D’Angelo | April 11, 2024
Business owners should understand the basics of accounting, including what accountants do. Learn how to improve your fundamental accounting knowledge.
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Paychex Flex HR Software Review 2026
By Kaylyn McKenna | April 11, 2024
Paychex Flex is an all-in-one HR solution that can successfully meet the needs of remote teams, thanks to features such as paperless onboarding.
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How to Create a Desirable Compensation Plan
By Patrick Proctor | April 11, 2024
A competitive compensation plan provides desirable direct and indirect compensation types. Learn how to develop a fair, competitive compensation plan.
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The Problem of Presenteeism: Employees Coming to Work Sick Costs Businesses
By Adam Uzialko | April 11, 2024
When employees come to work sick, it puts the whole company at risk and costs businesses money. Learn to discourage presenteeism in a post-pandemic world.
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18 Creative Ways to Show Employee Appreciation
By Bennett Conlin | April 11, 2024
This guide offers tips for showing employees that you appreciate their work to boost morale, retention rates and productivity.
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10 Jobs You Didn’t Know Need Licenses
By Kaylyn McKenna | April 11, 2024
Find out if your desired career requires licensure – and what licenses can net you the highest salaries.
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A Small Business Guide to Computer Encryption
By Andreas Rivera | April 11, 2024
Encryption protects the data on your computer and networks. Here's why it's necessary – and how to easily achieve it.
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Best Programming Certifications for 2026
By Jeremy Bender | April 11, 2024
Programming certifications can enhance an IT professional's qualifications and career. Learn the top programming certifications to pursue, including Microsoft certs.
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Ransomware Attacks Are on the Rise: Is Your Business Protected?
By Jeremy Bender | April 11, 2024
Ransomware attacks have become more frequent and costly since 2019. Is your business protected with proper cybersecurity best practices?
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How Businesses Can Defend Against Business Email Compromise Scams
By Jeremy Bender | April 11, 2024
Find out exactly what business email compromise scams are, how to prevent them and what to do if you're targeted.
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5 Best Free Secure Messaging Apps for Business
By Isaiah Atkins | April 11, 2024
These apps are faster than email and more secure than texting.
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What Is a CTO?
By Matt D’Angelo | April 11, 2024
This guide explains what a CTO is and their regular responsibilities in a typical business organization.
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How to Accept Credit Cards
By Adam Uzialko | April 11, 2024
It's critical for your small business to add credit card functionality to your payment operations. Learn how to begin accepting credit and debit cards.
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How to Prepare an Income Statement
By Max Freedman | April 11, 2024
An income statement can be used for gauging the health of a business and making strategic decisions. This guide explains how to prepare an income statement
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How to Verify Patient Healthcare Insurance
By Max Freedman | April 11, 2024
Insurance verification helps you determine before a patient's appointment whether their insurance will cover their visit, saving you time and money.
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Yes, People Lie on Their Resumes
By Max Freedman | April 11, 2024
Have you ever lied on a resume? See the studies that say you're not alone and how hiring managers really feel about it.
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Opening a Restaurant? Here’s Your Equipment Checklist
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 11, 2024
If you're opening a restaurant, this equipment checklist and finance guide can help you get started.
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Net vs. Gross Income
By Dock David Treece | April 10, 2024
This guide explains the difference between net income and gross income, and which is useful when in your business accounting.
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The Difference Between Debt and Equity Financing
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 09, 2024
Debt and equity financing are very different ways to finance your new business. Here are pros and cons for each, and how to decide which is best for you.
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Patient Engagement and How to Improve It
By Carlos Soto | April 08, 2024
Learn about patient engagement for your medical practice and why it is essential to better healthcare outcomes.
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6 Tips for Creating a Great Business Marketing Plan
By Sean Peek | April 08, 2024
These six tips can help you create a small business marketing plan that works to keep your audience engaged.
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Leadership Language: Why Your Word Choices Matter
By Nicole Fallon | April 08, 2024
The language you use as a leader has an enormous impact on your team. Learn how to frame tricky conversations to maintain a positive work environment.
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What Is BaaS (Backend as a Service)?
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | April 05, 2024
BaaS frees app developers from purchasing onsite servers by putting various back-end services in the cloud.
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How to Open a Retail Store
By Tom Anziano | April 05, 2024
A physical location can help your business find customers and grow sales. Follow these steps for a successful retail store opening.
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TikTok for Business: How You Can Use This Social Network
By Skye Schooley | April 05, 2024
TikTok has taken social media by storm. Learn how to use it for your business.
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10 Distractions That Kill Workplace Productivity
By Brandi Calero-Holmes | April 05, 2024
Distractions like smartphones, social media and email disrupt work productivity. Learn to minimize distractions and boost workplace productivity.
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Why Your Business Software Is Looking More and More Like Social Media
By Mona Bushnell | April 04, 2024
Have you ever wondered why business software looks and feels a lot like social media? That wasn't always the case.