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How to Structure a Stock Purchase Agreement (Template)
By Max Freedman | April 04, 2024

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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Papaya Global Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

Papaya Global is an international PEO that allows businesses to onboard workers, administer benefits, and manage payroll across multiple countries.

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Can You Keep a Secret? The Importance of Nondisclosure Agreements
By Kimberlee Leonard | April 04, 2024

Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) help businesses to protect critical confidential information. Learn how NDAs work, what to consider and what to include.

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What to Do if ICE Serves Your Business With a Form I-9 Audit
By Julie Thompson | April 04, 2024

If ICE serves your business with Form I-9, being prepared is essential. Here’s what you need to do to save money and time.

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Deel Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

Deel is a global PEO provider with various HR functions available. Learn why Deel is the best PEO for businesses that require global payroll services.

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What It Means to Default on a Business Loan and What to Do Next
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 04, 2024

Learn what it means to default on a business loan and what options you have available if this happens to you.

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Benefits of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

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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Pros and Cons of Monitoring Your Employees
By Simone Johnson | April 04, 2024

Employee monitoring can help improve workplace productivity, but employees may feel violated or resentful. Learn the pros and cons of monitoring employees.

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Stand Out: 5 Ways to Combine Traditional and Digital Marketing
By Kelly Bosetti | April 04, 2024

Digital marketing helps businesses reach a vast online audience, but traditional marketing can help consumers find your brand. Learn to combine the two.

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Rippling PEO Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

Rippling is a full-featured HR and PEO service provider ideal for growing businesses that need scalability. Learn about Rippling's PEO tools and pricing.

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Payment Depot Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | April 04, 2024

Payment Depot is a top credit card processor for growing companies. Learn why Payment Depot is the best credit card processor for high transaction volumes.

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North American Bancard Review
By Mike Berner | April 04, 2024

North American Bancard is a credit card processor with quick setup that serves high-risk businesses. Learn about its fast approval process and features.

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Justworks Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

Justworks is an accredited PEO with an intuitive platform and services like benefits and payroll. Learn why Justworks is the best PEO for ease of use.

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Stax Payments Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | April 04, 2024

Stax is a subscription-based credit card processor that lets businesses pay predictable costs. Learn why Stax integrations set it apart from competitors.

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AlphaStaff PEO Review
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

AlphaStaff is a comprehensive, flexible PEO that lets businesses customize services for their needs. Learn why AlphaStaff is the best PEO for franchises.

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ADP TotalSource Review: HR Outsourcing and PEO
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

ADP is a popular HR service provider that handles benefits, payroll, compliance and more. Learn why ADP is the best PEO/HRO for benefits administration.

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Rippling Payroll Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | April 04, 2024

Rippling's platform has hundreds of integrations and a user-friendly workflow builder. Learn why it's the best payroll system for automating processes.

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How Do Commercial Car Insurance Deductibles Work?
By Kimberlee Leonard | April 04, 2024

Commercial car insurance deductibles work just like personal auto insurance deductibles. Learn about collision and comprehensive claims deductibles.

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Rippling HR Software Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

Rippling's HR software is incredibly easy to use for recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits and time tracking. Learn about key features and pricing.

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What Is Credit Card Processing? The Complete Guide to Credit Card Payments
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Businesses accept credit cards to increase customer satisfaction and boost the bottom line. Learn everything you need to know about credit card processing.

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Is a Four-Day Workweek Right for Your Business?
By Ali Saleh | April 04, 2024

It sounds extreme, but research is backing the four-day workweek.

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How Women-Owned Businesses Can Use Social Media Marketing
By Ryan Ayers | April 04, 2024

How women-owned companies can highlight their business’s unique features using social media marketing.

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Stax vs. Square
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Stax and Square give merchants an easy and convenient way to accept credit cards. Learn how their features, plans, pricing and integrations compare.

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Small Business Guide to Energy Conservation
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Conserving energy can help your business save money, reduce its carbon footprint and help the environment. Learn how your business can save energy.

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A Guide to Restaurant Payment Processing
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Here's what you should consider before selecting a credit card processor for your restaurant.

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Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Military veterans seeking to transition to entrepreneurial ventures have a wealth of resources at their disposal. Learn how to access resources for vets.

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What Services Can a PEO Provide for Your Small Business?
By Joshua Stowers | April 04, 2024

What services do PEOs typically offer, and how do they compare to handling them in-house? Learn about PEO HR and PEO health insurance.

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Payment Gateway vs. Payment Processor
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

When your business must accept credit cards, you must understand payment gateways and payment processors. Here's how they work together for transactions.

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Everything You Need to Know About NFC Mobile Payments
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Learn how to accept NFC payments for your business in this guide. Otherwise, you might lose sales if your customers use smartphones to pay for purchases.

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How to Choose a Mobile POS System
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

There are a lot of mobile point-of-sale apps out there. How do you choose the best mobile POS for your business?