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Why You Should Pay Your Employees to Stop Working For You
By Skye Schooley | February 21, 2026
Final paychecks must include unused vacation pay, accrued wages and commissions. State laws determine payment deadlines ranging from immediately to 30 days.
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Are Employees More Productive Working From Home?
By Baruch Silvermann | February 21, 2026
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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Which Is Better: Cash- or Accrual-Based Business Accounting?
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2026
Cash- and accrual-based business accounting are two methods for tracking financial performance. Learn which is right for your business.
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Trends That Will Shape Market Segmentation in 2026
By Max Freedman | February 21, 2026
Keep your business competitive by paying attention to these seven market segmentation trends that will help you stay ahead of the game.
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What Is the Cost of Software Development?
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2026
The cost for software development depends on a variety of different factors. Learn how to make the right choices for your business.
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4 Reasons Why Texas Is a Hot State for Starting a Business
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2026
The heat and the sun aren’t the only reasons Texas is a hot state. Check out why Texas is a fantastic state to start a business.
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7 Highly Effective Ways to Build an Online Community for Your Business
By Max Freedman | February 21, 2026
Online communities keep your target audience engaged with one another and your brand. Here’s how to effectively build an online community.
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How to Recognize and Support Employees With Impostor Syndrome
By Julie Thompson | February 21, 2026
When your employees feel inadequate, there are steps that you can take to help them overcome that self-doubt and improve their productivity.
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Managing Files Over SFTP With PowerShell
By Adam Bertram | February 21, 2026
Although native support for Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is not in PowerShell, by using a free module, you can retrieve, delete and add new files.
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How to Conduct a Marketing Analysis
By Adam Uzialko | February 21, 2026
Learn how to conduct a marketing analysis that will help you create better strategies to promote your business and understand your customers.
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How to Reconcile a Business Bank Account
By Dock David Treece | February 21, 2026
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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Automated Email Sequence Examples
By Marisa Sanfilippo | February 21, 2026
Automated email sequences drive efficiency and sales. Explore five powerful examples, from onboarding to cart abandonment, to engage your audience.
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Why Your Construction Company Needs Smart Helmets
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2026
With built-in technology such as tracking tools, sensors and more, smart helmets can improve your construction team's safety, productivity and efficiency.
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Email Pop-Up Benefits and Examples
By Rachelle Gordon | February 20, 2026
Email pop-up boxes can help grow your business. Learn more in this complete guide.
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What Are Chargebacks, and How Can You Avoid Them?
By Skye Schooley | February 20, 2026
Reduce chargebacks through clear return policies, detailed receipts, prompt customer service and thorough documentation for all transactions.
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12 Tips for Conducting an Effective Video Conference Call
By Jennifer Dublino | February 20, 2026
Video calls are integral to business communication. Learn video conference call tips and discover the best business phone systems for video conferencing.
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Remote PC Access — Is It Safe?
By Mark Fairlie | February 20, 2026
Connecting to any device over the internet, as you would through remote PC software, has risks. Follow these practices to access remote PCs securely.
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Pros and Cons of Monitoring Your Employees
By Simone Johnson | February 20, 2026
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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Remote Work Best Practices (Plus Sample Policy)
By Sean Peek | February 20, 2026
Since working from home is becoming a common trend, it is vital to have a plan that fosters this new working environment and keeps employees on track.
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Spend Wisely: How to Get the Most Out of Your Business Credit Cards
By Jennifer Dublino | February 20, 2026
Business credit cards help manage cash flow, build credit and offer rewards. Use them wisely by paying balances in full and monitoring employee spending.
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How to Properly Use a Credit Card to Finance Your Small Business
By Ruth Hoffmann | February 20, 2026
Credit cards offer an effective way to fund a small business, but only if you pay off your balance each month and take advantage of the available perks.
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What Is Recruitment?
By Skye Schooley | February 19, 2026
Effective recruiting strategies can improve your workforce and save you money. Learn what the recruitment process is and how to conduct it.
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The Psychology of Choice: How Your Business Can Leverage Customer Decision Making
By Mark Fairlie | February 18, 2026
The psychology of choice means the more options we have, the less likely we are to make a decision. Learn how to use this to your business's advantage.
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A Crash Course in the Business Legal Terms You Need to Know
By Mark Fairlie | February 18, 2026
From comparable worth to torts, here's the legal lingo all business owners should know.
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How to Choose a POS Cash Register
By Jennifer Dublino | February 18, 2026
Choosing a processing system to handle payments is an important part of your business. But there is a register to fit every establishment’s needs.
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The Roadmap to Starting a Membership Site From Scratch
By Mark Thompson | February 17, 2026
A subscription site is easy to start and can offer big rewards. Follow these steps to build a loyal member base.
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Insperity PEO Services Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | February 13, 2026
Insperity PEO offers comprehensive HR, payroll, benefits and compliance with 24/7 support and local offices. Pricing ranges $150-210 per employee/month.
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The Best Credit Card Processors of 2026: Pricing and Hardware
By Mike Berner | February 13, 2026
Top credit card processing companies include Stripe for e-commerce, Square for flat-rate pricing, and Clover for POS systems with competitive processing fees.
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Guide to Credit Card Processing Fees
By Jennifer Dublino | February 13, 2026
Most businesses must accept credit cards to succeed. Learn about the rates and fees involved with processing card transactions and how to negotiate fees.
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What Is Credit Card Processing? The Complete Guide to Credit Card Payments
By Jennifer Dublino | February 13, 2026
Businesses accept credit cards to increase customer satisfaction and boost the bottom line. Learn everything you need to know about credit card processing.