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Lost in Translation: 13 International Marketing Fails
By Skye Schooley | January 05, 2026

Read about 13 companies that made international marketing mistakes when taking their business global – and learn how to avoid making the same mistakes.

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How to Write a Self-Assessment: 5 Tips to Improve Your Evaluation
By Max Freedman | January 05, 2026

Do you need help writing your own self-assessment for a performance evaluation? This article can guide you through the process.

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Spying on Your Employees? Better Understand the Law First
By Max Freedman | January 05, 2026

Employers can use employee monitoring technology to track their team's locations and activities. Learn the laws surrounding monitoring in the workplace.

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Online Business Ideas You Can Start Tomorrow
By Sammi Caramela | January 05, 2026

Starting an online business offers unique opportunities for entrepreneurs to launch digital startups. Learn 50 online business ideas you can start quickly.

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1099-MISC vs. 1099-NEC: Which One Do You Need?
By Dock David Treece | December 08, 2025

1099-MISC and 1099-NEC are IRS forms used to report your taxable payments to non-employees. Learn when each is used and how.

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How Do PEO and Payroll Services Differ?
By Max Freedman | December 08, 2025

Choosing which service is right for your business depends on several factors, including the size of your company. See our guide.

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How to Process Payroll in 8 Easy Steps
By Matt D’Angelo | December 08, 2025

Payroll processing is the procedure for paying your employees. Learn the eight steps involved and other essential payroll processing information.

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How to Make a Pay Stub
By Dock David Treece | December 08, 2025

Pay stubs are an important part of payroll accounting. Learn how to make pay stubs so your employees can track their wages, taxes and deductions.

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What Is Holiday Pay?
By Kiely Kuligowski | December 08, 2025

Holiday pay is the compensation workers receive for working (or not working) on a holiday. Learn how to create a holiday pay policy and the benefits of having one.

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How to Create a Payroll Budget
By Dock David Treece | December 08, 2025

Creating a payroll budget requires adding the total cost of each employee on your payroll. Learn to conduct this essential aspect of running your business.

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Article
How to Create a Biweekly Pay Schedule
By Erin Donaghue | December 08, 2025

A biweekly pay schedule is the most common pay frequency. Here's how your small business can implement it.

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Does Performance-Based Pay Increase Productivity?
By Sean Peek | December 08, 2025

Performance-based pay is common in some roles, such as sales, where employees make commission. But is it an effective motivator that drives productivity?

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How Does Payroll Work?
By Sean Peek | December 08, 2025

Payroll is a crucial business operation. Learn how it works and how payroll software calculates and deducts state and federal taxes from employee wages.

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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 with these accounting payment terms and strategies.

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Best Payroll Services for 2025
By Jamie Johnson | December 04, 2025

Top payroll services like Gusto, ADP and Paychex offer automated tax filing, compliance support and employee self-service portals for small businesses.

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Tips for Making a Great Resume
By Sammi Caramela | December 04, 2025

Check out these writing tips to create a great resume, including how to format and structure your document, and what pitfalls to avoid.

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How to Improve Your Work-Life Balance Today
By Marisa Sanfilippo | December 04, 2025

A healthy work-life balance can improve your physical, emotional and mental health. Bring balance to your life by implementing these eight techniques.

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How to Set up a Conference Call on an iPhone
By Jennifer Dublino | November 18, 2025

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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35 Great Business Ideas for Motivated Entrepreneurs
By Tejas Vemparala | November 13, 2025

This list of great business ideas offers inspiration to entrepreneurs looking for their next big business idea.

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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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11 Business Ideas for Travel Lovers
By Lauren Wingo | November 11, 2025

If you love traveling and want opportunities to see more places, these 11 business ideas can combine your work and passion.

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How Profitable Is an ATM?
By Max Freedman | November 11, 2025

Automatic teller machines are seemingly everywhere. Is it profitable to own an ATM?

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22 Green Business Ideas for Eco-Minded Entrepreneurs
By Max Freedman | November 11, 2025

Corporate social responsibility is prioritized now more than ever. Learn about ideas for businesses that provide eco-friendly products and services.

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How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Businesses
By Adam Uzialko | November 11, 2025

This guide explains how AI is already changing the business landscape and how small businesses might leverage the technology.

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How Porter’s Five Forces Can Help Small Businesses Analyze the Competition
By Marci Martin | November 06, 2025

Porter's Five Forces model looks at five factors that determine how profitable a business may be compared with other businesses in the industry.

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OnPay Payroll Software Review
By Jamie Johnson | October 14, 2025

We recommend OnPay as the best payroll service for very small businesses. The service handles all payroll tax responsibilities, plus it offers employers unlimited pay runs and multiple ways to pay...

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Fearless Feedback: 6 Steps to Successful Constructive Criticism
By Adryan Corcione | October 10, 2025

Constructive criticism can be difficult to give, but it's necessary to correct issues in the workplace. Here's how to do it professionally and effectively.

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Founded When? America’s Oldest Companies
By Brittney Morgan | September 29, 2025

Despite wars and recessions, these 21 American companies have survived to stand the test of time. Learn what it takes to build a business that lasts.

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Companies Founded by Amazing Young Entrepreneurs
By Jennifer Post | September 29, 2025

These entrepreneurs have launched successful startups and learned a lot about the world of business and marketing ― all when they were 18 or younger.

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Pros and Cons of Forming a Corporation
By Skye Schooley | September 29, 2025

Learn the pros and cons of becoming a corporation so you can decide if incorporating is right for your business.