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How to Maintain HR Compliance
By Skye Schooley | November 08, 2023
Businesses must maintain HR compliance to avoid penalties, fees or legal action. Learn about HR compliance tasks and tips for staying HR compliant.
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How to Announce a New Employee
By Julie Ritzer Ross | November 08, 2023
When you announce a new employee each time you hire someone, you improve the onboarding process. See best practices and get an email template.
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Thriving Small Businesses Boost Real Estate Values
By Alex Halperin | November 08, 2023
Small businesses impact real estate values by creating a thriving local economy. Learn how real estate and SMBs coexist and help their communities.
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32 Reference Check Questions You Should Ask
By Max Freedman | November 08, 2023
Reference checks help employers understand job candidates' qualifications and make informed hiring decisions. Learn 32 reference check questions to ask.
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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, find out the different types and get answers to frequently asked questions.
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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. Use this checklist for a new hire's first day and beyond.
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What You Should Know About Company Mergers
By Skye Schooley | November 08, 2023
Here is everything you need to know about company mergers and their benefits.
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How a Microloan Can Help Your New Small Business
By Andrew Martins | November 08, 2023
Find out what business microloans are, who provides them, their benefits and downsides, and how to qualify.
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Why You Shouldn’t Cheap Out on Business Laptops
By Joshua Stowers | November 08, 2023
Before investing in a business laptop, it's crucial to review various specifications and features. Here's what to look for when buying a business laptop.
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Cybersecurity Tips for Working From Home
By Andrew Martins | November 08, 2023
Remote work demands cybersecurity. This article includes tips for hybrid and remote teams to ensure their data is secure and company networks aren’t compromised.
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How to Register a Business Trademark
By Simone Johnson | November 08, 2023
When you register a business trademark, you protect your brand. Here’s what you need to know to file the TEAS Plus or TEAS Standard electronic application.
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How to Tell if Your Computer Is Infected and How to Fix It
By Andrew Martins | November 08, 2023
Viruses and malware can cripple your business. Learn how to spot an infected computer and resolve the issues that viruses and other malware cause.
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How Can You Tell If a Job Candidate Is Lying About Their Credentials?
By Adam Uzialko | November 08, 2023
Depending on the circumstances, you may need to do background checks on job candidates. Learn when background checks are warranted and how to conduct them.
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How to Recession-Proof Your Business
By Matt D’Angelo | November 08, 2023
Recessions can be trying for small businesses, but by following these tips, you can set your company up for success.
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What Businesses Need to Know About Venmo
By Mona Bushnell | November 08, 2023
Venmo can be a secure way to simplify online transactions for you and your customers. Find out how Venmo works and how to set it up in our guide and FAQs.
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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. See our top picks.
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What Are Withholding Allowances?
By Max Freedman | November 06, 2023
This guide explains withholding allowances, how they work, and what an employer’s obligations are when conducting payroll.
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What Is Opt-in Email Marketing?
By Jamie Johnson | November 03, 2023
With opt-in email marketing, customers choose to receive – or not receive – email marketing messages. Learn how opt-in email marketing works for business
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How to Offer Payroll Advances
By Julie Thompson | November 03, 2023
Payroll advances can help relieve financial stress for employees, boosting their productivity, engagement and loyalty. Learn how payroll advances work.
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Simplicity Is Key to Effective Online Advertising
By Max Freedman | November 03, 2023
Online ads are important for attracting customers. But you have only a moment to get your audience's attention. Learn why simplicity is key for online ads.
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How to Fill Out and File an HCFA Form
By Max Freedman | November 02, 2023
This guide explains the importance of the form HCFA and how to fill it out for your medical practice.
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How to Manage a Remote Workforce
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 02, 2023
It can be hard to manage a remote team. This guide gives you tips to make it easier.
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Want to Get More Done at Work? Eat Better
By Max Freedman | November 02, 2023
Your diet can influence your productivity. This article examines how a healthy diet improves your ability to get things done and can advance your career or grow your business.
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Laptop Buying Guide for Small Business
By Mona Bushnell | November 01, 2023
Buying a laptop for your business can be daunting. Learn how to set a budget and assess the necessary specifications to choose the best business laptop.
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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
Female entrepreneurs divulge the toughest obstacles they’ve faced in business — and the solutions.
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What Is Benchmarking in Business?
By Nicole Fallon | October 30, 2023
This guide explains what benchmarking is, why it is important and how you can use it to give your business a competitive advantage.
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How to Become a Day Trader
By Bennett Conlin | October 30, 2023
This guide explains what a day trader does and how you can become one, as well as the risks to consider before starting to make investment decisions.
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What Are Employment Credit Checks?
By Dock David Treece | October 27, 2023
Credit checks are routine for businesses hiring employees in sensitive roles or industries. Learn how employment credit checks work.