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What Is SUTA Tax? How Do You Calculate It?
By David Gargaro | October 23, 2024

The State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) is a required payroll tax employers must pay. Learn what SUTA taxes are and how to understand, set up and pay them.

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11 Accounting Tips All Small Businesses Should Know
By Rashan Dixon | October 22, 2024

Even if accounting isn't your forte, it's important to understand accounting basics to run your business. Learn 11 tips for small business accounting.

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Times Are Changing: The Future of Performance Management Trends
By Skye Schooley | October 22, 2024

Learn about the direction performance management is heading and how the most effective trends can help manage your team.

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Deposit Required? When to Ask Customers to Pay Upfront
By Jennifer Dublino | October 22, 2024

Upfront deposits show customers you're providing something of value. Learn when to require a deposit and six tips for collecting upfront payments.

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How Projection Mapping Is Changing the Ad World
By Sean Peek | October 22, 2024

Projection mapping can transform buildings into works of art and garner lots of attention. Here is how to use this marketing technique.

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8 Ways to Make Your Business’s Computing Eco-Friendly
By Julie Thompson | October 22, 2024

Learn five ways to improve your bottom line and create a more sustainable business environment by using practices such as cloud-based computing.

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How to Engage Your Email Subscribers More Efficiently
By Liviu Tanase | October 22, 2024

Email marketing has a high ROI when done right. Learn how to engage your email subscribers to boost sales and increase marketing campaign effectiveness.

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Time-Zone Mania: How to Deal With Geodiversity
By Skye Schooley | October 22, 2024

Employing a global workforce can give your company advantages, but your business will also have to deal with the downsides of working across time zones.

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Top 11 Advertising Blogs You Must Follow Now
By Julie Thompson | October 22, 2024

Get business inspiration and tips from the best of the best in the ad world.

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Why Professional Growth Is Critical to a Successful Career: Talking Shop
By Chad Brooks | October 22, 2024

Performance expert Bill Eckstrom believes that when you aren't growing, you're stuck in a cycle that eventually leads to stagnation.

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7 Ways to Build a Successful Construction Business
By Jennifer Dublino | October 22, 2024

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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The Best Commercial Insurance for Entrepreneurs in 2025
By Kimberlee Leonard | October 22, 2024

Our team of experts has compared the best business insurance providers for 2024. See up-to-date comparisons and reviews for the top-rated services.

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The Management Theory of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth
By Miranda Fraraccio | October 21, 2024

Frank and Lillian Gilbreth stressed regulation and consistency at the job. Learn how to use their theory to make your company more efficient.

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How Virtual Reality Is Impacting the Ad Industry
By Sean Peek | October 21, 2024

Virtual and augmented reality are two forms of media that can impact how advertisers build relationships with customers. Here is what you need to know.

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Why Brand Ambassadors Could Be Your Best Marketing Strategy
By Jennifer Dublino | October 21, 2024

Having employees act as brand ambassadors is a low-cost way to increase your company's marketing reach and engagement significantly. Here's how to do it.

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How to Apply for a Business Credit Card as a Sole Proprietor
By Andrew Martins | October 21, 2024

Sole proprietors can use a business credit card to build credit, earn rewards and even out cash flow. Learn how to improve your chances of qualifying.

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The Best Business Uses of Microsoft Word
By Jennifer Post | October 18, 2024

Microsoft Word lets you share documents, create templates, and collaborate with your team. Learn about the other business uses for Microsoft Word.

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How to Celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month
By Mona Bushnell | October 18, 2024

October is National Women's Small Business Month, which means it's time to celebrate women-owned businesses everywhere.

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Craveworthy Brands CEO Takes a Bite Out of High Fast-Food Prices [Full Q&A]
By Antonio Ferme | October 18, 2024

An interview with Gregg Majewski

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Comcast Business Internet Review and Pricing
By Jeff Hale | October 17, 2024

Comcast Business is an internet service provider with a wide selection of plans and bundles for businesses, including five plans designed for small businesses.

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Spectrum Business Internet Review and Pricing
By Jeff Hale | October 17, 2024

Spectrum provides high-speed internet service for small businesses and enterprise organizations. The company offers both cable and fiber optic connections.

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Cox Business Internet Review and Pricing
By Chad Brooks | October 17, 2024

Cox Communications is an internet service provider that serves businesses of all sizes in 17 states across the U.S. It has internet services for small, mid-sized and enterprise-sized organizations.

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The Best Credit Card Processors for Restaurants in 2025
By Mike Berner | October 17, 2024
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The Best HR Software for Startups in 2025
By Skye Schooley | October 17, 2024

Even if your business is just getting off the ground, your company can benefit from high-quality HR software. See our best picks.

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SurePayroll Review and Pricing
By Matt D’Angelo | October 17, 2024

SurePayroll handles all payroll processing and payroll tax obligations. The system features an easy-to-use interface that's accessible online from anywhere.

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The Best Business Loan and Financing Options of 2025
By Mike Berner | October 17, 2024

Many small businesses need funding to get started. Learn about the different financing options to decide which would work best for your small business.

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Why You Should Advertise on Podcasts
By Jennifer Dublino | October 17, 2024

Podcast advertising can be a cost-effective marketing solution that earns listener trust. Learn why advertising on podcasts works and how to get started.

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A Coffee Connoisseur’s Guide to Pairing Tastes and Tasks
By Dan Ketchum | October 16, 2024

A curated selection of delectable beans and the office tasks they best accompany.

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RingCentral vs. Vonage: Business Phone System Comparison
By Nicole Fallon | October 16, 2024

RingCentral and Vonage are robust business phone systems. Learn how their features and pricing compare so you can choose the best option for your business.