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PayPal 1099: How to Report Self-Employment Income to the IRS
By Jamie Johnson | November 20, 2025

You have to report PayPal income to the IRS. Learn how PayPal tracks your income and how to fill out a PayPal 1099.

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How to Create Payroll Journal Entries
By Max Freedman | November 20, 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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Trademark Basics: How to Submit a Trademark
By Max Freedman | November 20, 2025

Submitting a trademark is a way to protect your intellectual property. Learn how to submit a trademark properly, how it differs from a copyright, and more.

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How to Apply for a Copyright Online
By Julianna Lopez | November 20, 2025

Obtaining a copyright is a straightforward process online. Learn how to apply for a copyright online and the benefits of protecting intellectual property.

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How to Handle a Business Lawsuit
By Mark Fairlie | November 20, 2025

Business owners are vulnerable to lawsuits. Learn common lawsuit types, as well as how to handle a lawsuit, deal with insurance, and protect your company.

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How to Apply for a Business Credit Card
By Dock David Treece | November 20, 2025

A business credit card has distinct advantages, like simplified accounting. Learn how to choose, apply for and qualify for a business credit card.

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How to Process Accounts Receivable: A Step-by-Step Guide
By Jamie Johnson | November 20, 2025

Learn how the accounts receivable process works and how accounting software can streamline your business’s ability to track and collect money owed.

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How to Conduct a Payroll Audit
By Max Freedman | November 20, 2025

Payroll audits can be beneficial to your business. Learn how to conduct one with this step-by-step guide and get software recommendations.

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PayPal Credit Card Processing: How to Accept Card Payments With PayPal
By Adam Uzialko | November 20, 2025

To accept credit cards with PayPal, set up a business account, connect to PayPal’s payment gateway, and use PayPal Zettle for in-person or online payments.

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How to Reconcile a Business Bank Account
By Dock David Treece | November 20, 2025

Learn how to reconcile your business’s bank account by comparing your recorded transactions to the bank statements. Then, you can follow up on any errors.

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How to Use Meta Business Suite: A Small Business Guide
By Nicole Fallon | November 20, 2025

Here’s how small businesses can set up and make the most of Meta Business Suite, including key features and best practices.

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The Insurance Claims Process and How to File
By Nicole Urbanowicz | November 20, 2025

If your business suffers a loss that’s covered by insurance, you’ll need to file an insurance claim. Here's how a claim works and how to file one.

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How to Apply (and Get Approved) for a Business Loan
By Adam Uzialko | November 20, 2025

Applying for a business loan can seem like a daunting task, but following these steps can help you apply and get approved.

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How to Clean and Speed Up Your Laptop
By Stella Morrison | November 20, 2025

These quick fixes allow you to clean and speed up your laptop so it runs like it did when you first bought it. See how to improve computer performance.

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How to Compress a Photo: Compress JPEG Guide
By Bennett Conlin | November 20, 2025

Compressing photos is easy. Learn how to compress JPEG images using a few simple tools.

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How to File Employee Payroll Taxes
By David Gargaro | November 19, 2025

This guide to filing payroll taxes can help any business with employees manage their payroll and meet their tax obligations.

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International Calling Costs: Everything You Need to Know
By Marc Prosser | November 19, 2025

Any business that deals with international clients or partners will need to make calls overseas. This guide will help you save on such expenses.

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What Is Interactive Voice Response?
By Mark Fairlie | November 19, 2025

Your company may benefit from an interactive voice response system, which routes callers to the right contacts. Here is what you need to know.

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Benchmark Email Marketing Review
By Tom Anziano | November 19, 2025

Benchmark Email offers drag-and-drop email marketing with 120+ templates and 24/7 support. Free plan includes 250 emails/month; Pro starts at $13.99/month.

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The Best Email Marketing Services and Survey Software of 2025
By Mark Fairlie | November 19, 2025

Mailchimp, Constant Contact and Campaign Monitor excel in email marketing, offering automation, segmentation and responsive templates.

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10 Mobile Device Marketing Strategies for Your Small Business
By Ben Mizes | November 18, 2025

If you’re not marketing your business on mobile devices, you may be losing money. Learn 10 mobile device marketing strategies to target smartphone users.

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How Often Should You Upgrade Your Phone System?
By Sean Peek | November 18, 2025

Businesses need a business phone system that's fast, reliable and up to date. Learn how and when to upgrade and the best business phone systems to consider.

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What Is VoIP?
By Mark Fairlie | November 18, 2025

VoIP technology uses a broadband internet connection to transmit phone calls. Learn VoIP's features and everything you need to know to implement VoIP.

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CIO vs. CMO: Who Owns What?
By Jennifer Dublino | November 18, 2025

When considering tech purchases for marketing functions, your company may have a conflict between the CIO and the CMO. Who should be in charge?

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8 Reasons Why the Cash-Only Model Doesn’t Work for Small Businesses
By Mark Fairlie | November 17, 2025

Customers want payment options, making the cash-only model inconvenient. If your business doesn’t accept credit cards, here are eight reasons you should.

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POS Reports Your Retail Business Should Be Using
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 17, 2025

With this guide, learn how a point-of-sale (POS) system can transform your business by increasing sales, maximizing results and reducing waste.

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What Is PBX?
By Mark Fairlie | November 17, 2025

PBX systems manage business calls through hardware or cloud-based VoIP. Traditional PBX requires on-site equipment, while cloud PBX offers lower monthly costs.

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Brand Reputation: How to Protect Your No. 1 Asset
By Mark Fairlie | November 17, 2025

Your most valuable asset is your brand reputation. Learn how to protect it by keeping employees and customers happy and using reputation-management tools.