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How to Get PPP Loan Forgiveness
By Donna Fuscaldo | April 22, 2025

The pandemic’s Paycheck Protection Program offered relief to businesses. Here is what you should know about the loan forgiveness process.

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Switching to an Automated HR System? Here’s How to Prepare
By Skye Schooley | April 22, 2025

Handling HR tasks manually is onerous, so many organizations are migrating to the cloud. Save time and money by proactively preparing for the transition.

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Employer Payroll Taxes: A Guide for Small Businesses
By Sally Herigstad | April 21, 2025

Understanding payroll taxes and deductions is critical for business owners. Learn how payroll taxes work and how to calculate payroll taxes.

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The Psychology of Choice: How Your Business Can Leverage Customer Decision-Making
By Mark Fairlie | April 17, 2025

The psychology of choice means the more options we have, the less likely we are to make a decision. Learn how to use this to your business's advantage.

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What Are PEO Payroll Services? Comparing PEO Payroll to Traditional Payroll Services
By Skye Schooley | April 17, 2025

A business has many options for managing payroll, such as hiring a PEO service and using payroll software. Here’s what you need to consider.

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Calculating the Costs of Call Center Systems
By Mark Fairlie | April 17, 2025

Call center costs vary and many systems are available. Finding the right one for your business can be challenging. Here’s what you should consider.

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What Is a Profit and Loss Statement?
By Jamie Johnson | April 16, 2025

A profit and loss statement summarizes a business’s revenue and expenses. Learn how to use a profit and loss statement to understand your business better.

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Veriato Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | April 16, 2025

Veriato Cerebral combines a full slate of the most important employee monitoring features with a relatively intuitive user interface that is easy to learn and quick to navigate.

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16 HR Tools Every HR Manager Needs
By Sean Peek | April 15, 2025

HR tools increase efficiency and productivity. Here are the 16 HR tools every HR manager needs.

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How to Conduct a Phone Screen Interview & Best Questions to Ask
By Skye Schooley | April 15, 2025

Learn how to conduct a phone screen interview and what phone interview questions to ask a candidate.

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Which Business Credit Card Fees Are Tax-Deductible?
By Sally Herigstad | April 15, 2025

Businesses can deduct credit card annual fees and other fees as business expenses. Learn how to deduct business credit card fees on your taxes correctly.

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Is a Subscription Website Right for Your Business?
By Mark Fairlie | April 15, 2025

Subscription websites foster recurring revenue and deliver content to your customers. Learn the primary components and benefits of subscription websites.

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How to Create Payroll Journal Entries
By Max Freedman | April 15, 2025

Successful businesses must stay on top of their accounting. Learn how to use payroll journal entries to track wages and other financial data.

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8 Hiring Challenges Facing Small Business Owners
By Skye Schooley | April 15, 2025

Discover how your small business can overcome the many challenges associated with hiring.

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Why Small Businesses Need a Social Media Presence
By Sean Peek | April 15, 2025

Social media helps small businesses boost visibility, engage customers, drive traffic, and build brand loyalty on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X.

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6 Direct Deposit Alternatives
By Julie Thompson | April 14, 2025

While most employers offer direct deposit for paychecks, it's not helpful for employees without banking options. Learn some direct deposit alternatives.

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Email Etiquette: 10 Ways to Respect Your Customers’ Time
By Skye Schooley | April 14, 2025

Email is an effective tool for connecting with customers. However, it's crucial to be considerate and respectful. Learn 10 important email etiquette tips.

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Free Small Business Budget Template and How to Create Your Startup’s Budget
By Jamie Johnson | April 14, 2025

Need a free business budget template download? Get it here and learn how to use it to track your monthly and annual business revenue and expenses.

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Building Brand Intimacy: 10 Ways to Connect Emotionally With Customers
By Julie Thompson | April 14, 2025

Emotions help power buying decisions and increase the likelihood that customers will recommend your company to others.

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Benefits of an Employee Assistance Program
By Skye Schooley | April 14, 2025

Learn how an employee assistance program can help employers and their employees, the requirements of an EAP, how to implement one and more.

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Is It Time to Hire a CPA?
By Max Freedman | April 11, 2025

Knowing when to hire a CPA can have a dramatic impact on your business's financial health. Find out what to consider and the pros and cons of tax pros here.

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9 Best Countries to Get a Business Education
By Mark Fairlie | April 11, 2025

See a list of the best countries and schools for business education and find out why getting a business degree can help your career.

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How New-Age Social Media Marketing Is Changing and What You Need to Know in 2025
By Aaron Irmas | April 11, 2025

Social media marketing is shifting to niche platforms, short-form video, influencer partnerships and AI tools — demanding agility and authenticity from brands.

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10 Reasons Why Small Businesses Should Use Affiliate Marketing
By Adam Enfroy | April 10, 2025

Launching an affiliate marketing program isn't as daunting or costly as you might think. Learn how your small business can benefit from it.

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How to Increase Sales With Business Text Messages
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2025

Connecting to your audience via text messaging can help a business grow. Learn tips for texts that engage leads, reduce no-shows, qualify leads and more.

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How to Find and Attract Business Investors
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2025

Need an investor to help grow your startup? Here's how to find an investor and what to look for.

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ADT Small Business Security Review
By Jeremy Bender | April 10, 2025

ADT Business Security is our pick for the best business security system.

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How to Print Postcards at Home With Word-Processing Software
By Max Freedman | April 09, 2025

Creating your own postcards at home is not too difficult. Here is what you need and how to do it.

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8 Tips to Manage Your Time as a Small Business Owner
By Jennifer Dublino | April 09, 2025

Small business owners are constantly pulled in different directions. Follow these time-management tips to maximize your effectiveness.

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Guide to Compensation Management
By Jennifer Dublino | April 09, 2025

To get and retain top talent, you need a strategy that considers your business’s strategic goals and objectives. Here is how to develop a good policy.