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Using Form 941 to Pay Quarterly Payroll Taxes
By David Gargaro | January 23, 2025

Businesses must file Form 941 quarterly to report the total taxes withheld from employees' paychecks. Here's everything you need to know about Form 941.

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Entrepreneurs Love These 18 Tools for Conducting Market Research
By Nicole Fallon | January 23, 2025

Here are the best tools for conducting market research.

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What Is Commercial Umbrella Insurance?
By Jennifer Dublino | January 23, 2025

A commercial umbrella insurance policy can give your business more coverage for less money. Learn if you need umbrella insurance and how to shop for it.

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Cash Register Buying Guide: POS vs. Cash Registers vs. Tablet mPOS
By Jennifer Dublino | January 23, 2025

Your brick-and-mortar business must provide quick, seamless customer checkout options. Learn if cash registers or POS systems are right for your business.

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Ping Author Andrew Brodsky on Digital Communication Manners in 2025 (Full Q&A)
By Taylor Friedman | January 23, 2025

The University of Texas at Austin management professor shares his “Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication.”

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How to Plan for Hourly Employees in Your Budget
By Julie Thompson | January 23, 2025

Many businesses hire hourly employees with varying hours. Learn how to determine and calculate the average cost of an hourly employee to your business.

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It’s Still Here: How to Address COVID-19-Related Workplace Stress and Anxiety
By Max Freedman | January 22, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic was stressful for many. Learn about stress in the workplace today and how to deal with its lingering effects and accompanying anxiety.

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What Is Human Capital Management?
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2025

Human capital management and its software is a great resource or tool for companies investing in their employees.

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How Employees Make or Break Business Success (and How You Can Lead the Way)
By Sean Peek | January 21, 2025

Your employees can determine whether your business succeeds or fails. Find out why, and get expert advice for guiding and motivating your team.

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Why Your Small Business Needs an Attendance Policy (+ Sample Attendance Policy Template)
By Skye Schooley | January 21, 2025

Here’s why your small business needs an attendance policy as well as how to write an effective one — and a sample attendance policy template.

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How to Transform Your Static Site into a Responsive Website
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 21, 2025

As consumers prefer smartphones over desktop computers, your site must be mobile responsive. Here's how to make your static site look good on all devices.

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The 5 Most Important KPIs for Warehouses
By Kaytlyn Smith | January 21, 2025

Measuring the right metrics can help your business make informed decisions and maximize efficiency within its warehouse operations.

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How to Get a License for Your Construction Company
By Sean Peek | January 21, 2025

Most states in the U.S. require contractors to have a license to work legally. Here’s how to successfully license your construction company.

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The 3 C’s of Effective Marketing
By Julie Thompson | January 21, 2025

Learn how these principles can improve your company's marketing and get marketing strategy tips from business experts.

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How to Conduct a Payroll Audit
By Max Freedman | January 21, 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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9 Reasons Why Encouraging Employee Fitness Is Beneficial
By Julie Thompson | January 21, 2025

A wellness focus is a win-win for employees and organizations.

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11 Resources Every Small Business Needs
By Natalie Hamingson | January 21, 2025

Learn which resources your business needs to thrive, from accounting software to networking.

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The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals for Small Businesses
By Jennifer Dublino | January 21, 2025

Learn about the U.N.'s sustainable development goals, including ending poverty and hunger and how small businesses can work toward achieving them.

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Importance of a Strong Finance Team for Accounting and Seeking Capital
By Jennifer Dublino | January 17, 2025

To achieve financial goals you might need a top-notch finance department. Learn how your company can become more competitive.

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Want to Boost Productivity? Start by Cleaning Your Office
By Julie Thompson | January 17, 2025

You can get more done if you keep your space tidy. Here are several regular practices that can make you work more effectively.

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What Is a Pharmaceutical Wholesaler?
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 17, 2025

Pharmaceutical wholesalers purchase medications directly from manufacturers and then sell the medications to pharmacies.

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How Open Office Plans Affect Workplace Productivity
By Julie Thompson | January 17, 2025

Open offices have pros and cons when it comes to productivity. Learn their upsides and drawbacks and how to maintain productivity in an open office plan.

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Management Theory of Michael Porter
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 16, 2025

Michael Porter’s theory can help you build a more competitive management strategy for your business. Here is what you need to know.

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How to Choose Accounting Software
By Jamie Johnson | January 16, 2025

The best accounting software makes it easy for a business to track expenses, send invoices and collaborate with their accountant. Here’s what to consider.

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Hiring Freelancers for Your Startup? Consider These Pros and Cons
By Skye Schooley | January 16, 2025

If you're considering hiring freelancers to help you grow your startup, here are a few pros and cons to remember.

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Mother Untitled CEO Neha Ruch On “How to Plan a Career Break After Kids” (Full Q&A)
By Ali Saleh | January 16, 2025

An interview with the author of The Power Pause

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Business Software
By Amanda Hoffman | January 16, 2025

Explore how AI is transforming business software by enhancing efficiency, automation and insights.

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How to Identify a True Leader
By Sean Peek | January 16, 2025

Follow these tips and tricks to make sure your next hire has the leadership skills you need on the team.

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The Management Theory of Frederick Taylor
By Sean Peek | January 16, 2025

Frederick Taylor’s scientific management theory boosts efficiency by breaking jobs into tasks and still influences modern operations and productivity today.

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6 Signs It’s Time to Terminate an Employee
By Jamie Johnson | January 15, 2025

Terminating employees can be difficult. Learn six signs that it's time to fire an employee and understand best practices in the firing process.