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What Is a Recession?
By Ross Mudrick | November 08, 2023
Learn what a recession is and how it might affect your business.
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Personality Traits You Need to Start a Business
By Ross Mudrick | November 08, 2023
Do you have the personality type to be your own boss?
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8 ‘Yogi-isms’ on Business and Life
By Adam Uzialko | November 08, 2023
The great New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra can teach us about business and life through his humorous quotes.
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Small Business Financing Options That Bypass Traditional Banks
By Sean Peek | November 08, 2023
Looking for funding? Find out how to finance your startup without a traditional bank.
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How to Maintain HR Compliance
By Skye Schooley | November 08, 2023
Understand the HR compliance tasks you should know and learn best practices for staying HR compliant.
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How to Announce a New Employee
By Julie Ritzer Ross | November 08, 2023
Sending out an announcement to your team each time you bring in a new hire can help make the onboarding process a smooth one.
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Thriving Small Businesses Boost Real Estate Values
By Alex Halperin | November 08, 2023
Thriving small businesses can create real estate boons and bring more benefits to communities.
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32 Reference Check Questions You Should Ask
By Max Freedman | November 08, 2023
Asking the right questions during a reference check can help ensure you make the best hire possible.
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Commercial Real Estate Loan Guide
By Dock David Treece | November 08, 2023
Learn how to qualify for a commercial real estate loan.
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Employee Onboarding Checklist
By Alison Grillo | November 08, 2023
A thoughtful onboarding process can help set new employees on the path to success.
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What You Should Know About Company Mergers
By Skye Schooley | November 08, 2023
Learn about the different types of company mergers and their benefits.
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How a Microloan Can Help Your New Small Business
By Andrew Martins | November 08, 2023
If your company needs a short-term, low-interest infusion of funds, a microloan could be exactly what you're looking for.
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Why You Shouldn’t Cheap Out on Business Laptops
By Joshua Stowers | November 08, 2023
Understand the specifications and features that will make your business laptop an excellent investment.
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Cybersecurity Tips for Working From Home
By Andrew Martins | November 08, 2023
More Americans are working from home and contributing remotely to their company. But how secure is their technology?
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How to Register a Business Trademark
By Simone Johnson | November 08, 2023
There are many steps in registering a business trademark. Check out our breakdown on how to do it right.
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How to Tell if Your Computer Is Infected and How to Fix It
By Andrew Martins | November 08, 2023
Computers infected with viruses or malware pose a risk to your privacy and security. Learn how to fight back.
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How Can You Tell If a Job Candidate Is Lying About Their Credentials?
By Adam Uzialko | November 08, 2023
You may need to conduct a background check to verify a prospective new hire's information.
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How to Recession-Proof Your Business
By Matt D’Angelo | November 08, 2023
Set up your company for success even during trying financial times.
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What You Need to Know About Refurbished Technology
By Matt D’Angelo | November 08, 2023
Refurbished technology can be a cost-effective, sustainable business solution that sometimes outlasts new technology. But is it right for your business?
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The 7 Best Small Business Accounting Apps
By Adam Uzialko | November 08, 2023
Small business owners need mobile accounting apps that make it easy to monitor business activity when they're away from the office.
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What Are Withholding Allowances?
By Max Freedman | November 06, 2023
When paying employees, employers must take into account withholding allowances to know how much to deduct for income taxes.
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What Is Opt-in Email Marketing?
By Jamie Johnson | November 03, 2023
Opt-in email marketing can be a powerful ally for today's busy content marketers, but it's important to follow some specific compliance requirements.
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How to Offer Payroll Advances
By Julie Thompson | November 03, 2023
Employers can reap real rewards from offering payroll advances to financially stressed employees.
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Simplicity Is Key to Effective Online Advertising
By Max Freedman | November 03, 2023
Online ads make more of an impact when they are simple and easy for viewers to comprehend.
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How to Fill Out and File an HCFA Form
By Max Freedman | November 02, 2023
The HCFA form is what non-institutional practitioners use to bill insurance companies for services provided. Here's how to complete and file it.
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How to Manage a Remote Workforce
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 02, 2023
How to Successfully Manage Your Remote Team
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Want to Get More Done at Work? Eat Better
By Max Freedman | November 02, 2023
A healthy diet is key to better productivity.
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Laptop Buying Guide for Small Business
By Mona Bushnell | November 01, 2023
No tech experience? This laptop buying guide simplifies the shopping process so you can get the right computers for your business.
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QuickBooks Time Review
By Jessica Elliott | November 01, 2023
QuickBooks Time is our choice as the best time and attendance system for a mobile workforce because of the numerous ways employees can clock in and out. In addition, it has several geotracking tools...
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7 Women Entrepreneurs Share Their Biggest Challenges
By Saige Driver | October 31, 2023
Seven female entrepreneurs divulge the toughest obstacles they’ve faced in business — and the solutions.