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How to Create a Business Budget, With Free Budget Template
By Jamie Johnson | April 09, 2024

Need a free business budget template download? Get it here and learn how to use it to track your monthly and annual business revenue and expenses.

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It’s Not All Paperwork: How Does HR Really Spend Their Time?
By Skye Schooley | April 09, 2024

Find out how an HR department can handle important personnel aspects of your business, including recruiting, payroll, and benefits.

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VoIP vs. Landlines
By Mark Fairlie | April 09, 2024

VoIP and landline are options for your business phone system needs. Learn the pros and cons of each and how to choose the right communication solution.

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Overhead Cost and How to Calculate It
By Dock David Treece | April 09, 2024

Overhead costs are expenses tied to things other than the production of goods or services. Here's how to calculate overhead.

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PR Nightmares: What You Can Learn From the Biggest Blunders
By Julie Thompson | April 08, 2024

Business owners can learn a lot from PR mistakes made by some of the biggest companies. Here are a few key public relations lessons.

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How to Instill More Transparency in Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | April 08, 2024

Instilling transparency in your business can boost employee retention, collaboration and productivity. Learn how to be more transparent.

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5 Ways to Improve Transfer of Learning in the Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | April 08, 2024

Employees are more efficient when they transfer what they learned during training to their jobs. Learn how to improve your employee training program.

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10 Useful Technologies for Hosting Online Meetings
By Sean Peek | April 08, 2024

Test out one of these video conferencing platforms the next time you need to host a meeting.

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Look Inside: Identifying Employees You Should Be Promoting From Within
By Jennifer Dublino | April 05, 2024

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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How Your Product Packaging Can Win Buyers’ Hearts
By Julie Thompson | April 05, 2024

Find out how product packaging can win over customers, and get tips for successful packaging strategies.

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Mobile Wallet Guide: Google Pay vs. Apple Pay vs. Samsung Pay
By Adam Uzialko | April 05, 2024

Accepting digital wallet options like Google Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay boosts customer convenience. Learn about the pros and cons of mobile wallets.

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Flick of a Switch: How Lighting Affects Productivity and Mood
By Sean Peek | April 04, 2024

Studies have shown that office lighting plays a major role in employee productivity. Is your lighting optimal for worker performance?

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Great Resignation, Great Regret: Was Quitting Your Job a Big Mistake?
By Dan Ketchum | April 04, 2024

Learn why many employees are wishing they would have stayed put during the Great Resignation.

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Hiring Process Timeline Best Practices
By Alison Grillo | April 04, 2024

How long should your hiring process take? Find out how long each step of your recruiting process should be and learn tips for speeding it up.

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Comparing Candidates: Should You Hire Experienced Workers or Recent College Graduates?
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

Why might hiring a recent college graduate be a better choice for your business than a seasoned professional? Here's a closer look at the options.

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10 Ways Employee Monitoring Software Can Benefit Your Remote and In-Office Teams
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

Learn whether employee monitoring software can benefit your business.

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How Much Does Customer Service Training Cost?
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Customer service can make or break a company's success. Learn the costs and types of customer service training and how training can benefit your business.

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10 HR Interview Questions for Employers
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

Hiring a good HR manager for your business starts with asking the right questions. Check out a list of the best interview questions for HR.

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Employer Jury Duty Requirements: How Jury Duty Works
By Max Freedman | April 04, 2024

Jury duty is a common cause of missed workdays. Learn how jury duty works, the employment laws that apply, and how to handle jury duty as an employer.

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How Does a Workers’ Comp Settlement Work?
By Kimberlee Leonard | April 04, 2024

A workers' compensation settlement covers several costs incurred when an employee is injured. Learn about the workers' compensation settlement process.

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What Is Subrogation in Insurance?
By Mark Fairlie | April 04, 2024

Subrogation lets an insurance company recover money for insurance claims from a third party. Learn how subrogation works in various insurance types.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.