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10 Ways to Stop Absenteeism in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | January 13, 2026
Employee absenteeism costs thousands per hourly worker annually. Reduce it through strategic attendance policies, health support and flexible schedules.
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6 Direct Deposit Alternatives
By Julie Thompson | January 13, 2026
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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How to Accept Apple Pay
By Jennifer Dublino | January 13, 2026
To accept Apple Pay, ensure your credit card processor supports it, use an NFC-enabled card reader, enable Apple Pay on your account and train your staff.
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How to Create Payroll Journal Entries
By Max Freedman | January 13, 2026
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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What Are Payroll Liabilities?
By Julie Thompson | January 13, 2026
Payroll liabilities are payroll-related fees your company owes. Learn payroll liability types, how they differ from payroll expenses, and how to pay them.
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Restaurant Security: A Guide to Protecting Your Business From Theft and Fraud
By Sean Peek | January 13, 2026
See our checklist to ensure you're keeping your restaurant as secure as possible with the proper technology and tools.
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Pros and Cons of Merchant Cash Advance Loans
By Jamie Johnson | January 13, 2026
Merchant cash advances offer fast funding to SMBs with APRs up to 200%, easy approval with poor credit, but high costs and daily repayments strain cash flow.
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The Pros and Cons of Having a Human Resources Department
By Skye Schooley | January 13, 2026
Should you hire an internal human resources department? Learn the pros and cons of having an HR department and how to go about hiring one.
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Employer Payroll Taxes: A Guide for Small Businesses
By Sally Herigstad | January 13, 2026
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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What Are PEO Payroll Services? Comparing PEO Payroll to Traditional Payroll Services
By Skye Schooley | January 13, 2026
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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What Is a Cyber Attack?
By Mark Fairlie | January 12, 2026
Discover the type of damage a cyber attack can do to any business, and some of the top ways you can prevent them.
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Flat Organization Structure: Why Do They Matter?
By Skye Schooley | January 12, 2026
Flat organizations reduce management layers to boost communication, agility and morale, but they may struggle with role clarity and career advancement.
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Look Inside: Identifying Employees You Should Be Promoting From Within
By Jennifer Dublino | January 12, 2026
Promoting existing employees can save onboarding time and costs while boosting morale. Learn how to identify the best candidates for a promotion.
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Understanding and Utilizing Total Compensation Packages
By Patrick Proctor | January 12, 2026
Determining total employee compensation is critical to keeping employees happy and attracting top job candidates. Here is how to calculate it.
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How Page Load Speed Affects Customer Behavior
By Mark Fairlie | January 12, 2026
Do you want to rank higher on Google and make more sales? Find out how to determine if your site downloads too slowly and what will boost its speed.
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Importance of User Activity Monitoring
By Skye Schooley | January 12, 2026
Find out the advantages of tracking employees' device usage and the best monitoring software to use.
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How to Instill More Transparency in Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | January 12, 2026
Instilling transparency in your business can boost employee retention, collaboration and productivity. Learn how to be more transparent.
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7 Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Sales and Marketing Today
By Jennifer Dublino | January 12, 2026
Successful entrepreneurs have adjusted marketing and sales mindsets to incorporate digital tools and analytics. Learn today's marketing and sales trends.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Statement of Shareholders’ Equity
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 12, 2026
A statement of shareholder equity can tell you if your business is doing well or if it's time to fine-tune some of your activities.
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9 Steps for Building a Successful Construction Business
By Sean Peek | January 12, 2026
Reputation is crucial to a construction business because the stakes are high. Learn how to build a successful construction company with the right tools.
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Paid vs. Organic Social Media: How to Strike the Right Balance
By Skye Schooley | January 12, 2026
Find out the pros and cons of paid and organic social media marketing. Learn the right balance between both strategies.
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There’s a Fee for That: Pros and Cons of Surcharging Credit Cards
By Jennifer Dublino | January 12, 2026
Credit card surcharging shifts processing costs to customers but can cause legal issues, competitive disadvantages and customer dissatisfaction.
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How to Calculate Night Shift Differential Pay
By Max Freedman | January 12, 2026
Night shift differential pay applies to employees who don't typically work night shifts. Learn how to calculate and apply night shift differential pay.
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How Dual Monitors Can Save You Time and Money
By Jennifer Post | January 12, 2026
With a dual-monitor workspace, you can boost your productivity and accomplish tasks in less time. Learn how to add a second monitor.
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How to Structure a Stock Purchase Agreement (Template)
By Max Freedman | January 12, 2026
A stock purchase agreement outlines the sale of company stock to buyers. Here's how to create a stock purchase agreement, along with a helpful template.
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How Do HIPAA Laws Impact Employers? (HIPAA Compliance Checklist)
By Adam Uzialko | January 12, 2026
This guide includes everything employers need to know about HIPAA requirements, as well as a HIPAA compliance checklist.
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What Is GAAP? A Guide to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
By Jamie Johnson | January 12, 2026
GAAP refers to a set of rules and standards used for financial reporting in the U.S. Learn how GAAP principles work and what they mean for your business.
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Competition in the Workplace: 6 Things to Know
By Jennifer Dublino | January 12, 2026
When does friendly competition between co-workers turn toxic? Follow these strategies to manage your team's competitiveness and drive healthy motivation.
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Fast, Good or Cheap — The Iron Triangle
By Jamie Johnson | January 12, 2026
The iron triangle says pick two of three: fast, good, or cheap. Lean startup methods challenge this by using MVPs and iteration to achieve all three at once.
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How to Engage Your Email Subscribers More Efficiently
By Amanda Hoffman | January 12, 2026
Email marketing has a high ROI when done right. Learn how to engage your email subscribers to boost sales and increase marketing campaign effectiveness.