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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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The 7 Biggest Challenges of Starting a Business (and How to Overcome Them)
By Jennifer Dublino | February 20, 2026

Starting a business is a difficult endeavor. Learn the biggest challenges that come with entrepreneurship and how to overcome them and find success.

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Hitting the Books: A Guide to Retail Accounting
By Jill Bowers | February 20, 2026

Learn about the methods of calculating and tracking inventory that are used in retail accounting.

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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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U.S. Cities With the Largest Gender Pay Gaps in 2026
By Chad Brooks | February 13, 2026

Huntsville, Alabama; Greensboro–High Point, North Carolina; and Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, Texas have the largest gender pay gaps among major U.S. metros