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What Is a Cyber Insurance Risk Assessment?
By Kimberlee Leonard | January 23, 2024

A cyber insurance risk assessment finds the systems and assets most at risk of cyberattack. Learn about cyber insurance and how risk assessments work.

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The Importance of Employee Data
By Nicole Fallon | January 23, 2024

Employee data is every detail a company collects about its employees and encompasses both basic and specific information.

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The End of Rank and Yank: Management Practices Revisited
By Jennifer Post | January 19, 2024

The "rank and yank" management practice assessed employees and fired those who fell short. Learn why this outdated methodology has fallen out of favor.

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Put a Smiley on It: Should You Use Emojis in Business Communications?
By Sean Peek | January 19, 2024

Here’s how emojis add emotion to conversations, creating richer and more meaningful conversations by clarifying the tone of the written conversation.

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What Is a PEO?
By Skye Schooley | January 18, 2024

For many businesses, hiring a full-time HR team isn’t practical. Learn how a PEO can help your company with tasks, such as payroll and benefits.

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What’s a Healthy Level of Business Debt?
By Matt D’Angelo | January 18, 2024

Healthy business debt is often necessary for growth. Learn how to distinguish good and bad business debt and determine a healthy debt amount to carry.

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Debt vs. Equity Financing
By Max Freedman | January 18, 2024

If you are considering debt or equity financing, it is important to know the pros and cons of each.

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What are PEO Payroll Services? Comparing PEO Payroll to Traditional Payroll Services
By Skye Schooley | January 18, 2024

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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From Collections to Repossession: A Timeline of Debt
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 18, 2024

Debt collection is the process of obtaining payment on a past-due account. Here's what to expect if you run into financial trouble.

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Fixed and Variable Expenses: What Do These Terms Mean?
By Sammi Caramela | January 17, 2024

Find out the definitions and see examples of fixed, variable and mixed expenses. Read on to learn how to save on these costs.

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Are Employees More Productive Working From Home?
By Baruch Silvermann | January 17, 2024

Historically, traditional job roles were shackled to the office, but are we more productive at home? See data and learn how to improve remote productivity.

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How to Hire Immigrant Workers for Your Small Business
By Skye Schooley | January 12, 2024

Small businesses have a lot to think about when dealing with immigration and foreign employees. Learn about visas, work authorization I-9 forms and more.

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Food Truck Tech: What You Need to Know
By Sean Peek | January 12, 2024

Food trucks are staying competitive with the latest apps and technology.

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Restaurant Security: A Guide to Protecting Your Business from Theft and Fraud
By Sean Peek | January 11, 2024

See our checklist to ensure you're keeping your restaurant as secure as possible with the proper technology and tools.

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What Are Insurance Endorsements?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | January 11, 2024

Insurance endorsements are a way to broaden or narrow coverage on an existing insurance policy. Here's how insurance endorsements work for your business.

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Do Results-Only Workplaces Really Work?
By Sean Peek | January 11, 2024

Here’s everything you need to know about results-only work environments, and whether it’s right for your business.

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Are Chatbots AI? How to Differentiate Chatbots From Conversational AI
By Mark Fairlie | January 11, 2024

Chatbot technology is changing. Here is how businesses can use the tool to create a better customer experience on their websites and more.

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What is Big Data and What Does it Mean for Your Small Business?
By Andrew Martins | January 11, 2024

Small businesses must make sense of the large amount of information they receive. Here’s how to understand big data so you can ensure company success.

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What a Bill of Materials Is and Why You Need One
By Sean Peek | January 11, 2024

Whether you are making a toy or a rocket, a BOM helps you accurately manage and oversee resources and identify materials to reduce wasteful spending.

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17 Security Practices to Protect Your Business’s Sensitive Information
By Mark Fairlie | January 11, 2024

You have a responsibility to your customers and your business to keep all sensitive data secure. Here are 17 best practices to secure your information.

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Is it Better to Buy or Lease a Car for Business?
By Max Freedman | January 11, 2024

Should you buy or lease the company car? Here are the pros and cons of each to help you weigh which is best for your needs.

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Turning the Ship Around: A Guide to Changing Workplace Culture
By Jennifer Dublino | January 10, 2024

A negative workplace culture leads to turnover and low productivity. Learn tips for overcoming workplace obstacles and changing your workplace culture.

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Guide to the Workers’ Compensation Claim Process
By Max Freedman | January 09, 2024

Business owners should ensure their employees understand the workers' compensation claims process. Learn what's entailed and how the claims process works.

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HubSpot CRM Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | January 08, 2024

HubSpot is a great CRM system for businesses seeking sales and marketing integration to drive revenue and manage funnels. Learn more about HubSpot CRM.

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Hitting the Books: A Guide to Retail Accounting
By Jill Bowers | January 05, 2024

Learn about the methods of calculating and tracking inventory that are used in retail accounting.

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How to Create Payroll Journal Entries
By Max Freedman | January 05, 2024

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 Employee Compensation Packages?
By Skye Schooley | January 04, 2024

Learn which types of employee compensation packages are best for your team.