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The Pros and Cons of Having a Human Resources Department
By Skye Schooley | January 13, 2026
Should you hire an internal human resources department? Learn the pros and cons of having an HR department and how to go about hiring one.
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Employer Payroll Taxes: A Guide for Small Businesses
By Sally Herigstad | January 13, 2026
Understanding payroll taxes and deductions is critical for business owners. Learn how payroll taxes work and how to calculate payroll taxes.
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What Are PEO Payroll Services? Comparing PEO Payroll to Traditional Payroll Services
By Skye Schooley | January 13, 2026
A business has many options for managing payroll, such as hiring a PEO service and using payroll software. Here’s what you need to consider.
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What Is a Cyber Attack?
By Mark Fairlie | January 12, 2026
Discover the type of damage a cyber attack can do to any business, and some of the top ways you can prevent them.
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Specialty Insurance Basics
By Mark Fairlie | January 12, 2026
A business needs specialty insurance for items not covered by ordinary homeowners or automobile insurance. Learn if your company needs more insurance.
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What Is Tail Insurance in Business?
By Kimberlee Leonard | January 12, 2026
Tail insurance is a policy endorsement that lets you file a claim after a policy's term ends. Learn how tail coverage can protect your business.
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Flat Organization Structure: Why Do They Matter?
By Skye Schooley | January 12, 2026
Flat organizations reduce management layers to boost communication, agility and morale, but they may struggle with role clarity and career advancement.
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Look Inside: Identifying Employees You Should Be Promoting From Within
By Jennifer Dublino | January 12, 2026
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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Understanding and Utilizing Total Compensation Packages
By Patrick Proctor | January 12, 2026
Determining total employee compensation is critical to keeping employees happy and attracting top job candidates. Here is how to calculate it.
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How Page Load Speed Affects Customer Behavior
By Mark Fairlie | January 12, 2026
Do you want to rank higher on Google and make more sales? Find out how to determine if your site downloads too slowly and what will boost its speed.
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Importance of User Activity Monitoring
By Skye Schooley | January 12, 2026
Find out the advantages of tracking employees' device usage and the best monitoring software to use.
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How to Instill More Transparency in Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | January 12, 2026
Instilling transparency in your business can boost employee retention, collaboration and productivity. Learn how to be more transparent.
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Renewable Resources: The Impact of Green Energy on the Economy
By Jennifer Dublino | January 12, 2026
Green energy boosts job creation, attracts investment and cuts long-term costs, making it a key driver of sustainable economic growth in the U.S.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Statement of Shareholders’ Equity
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 12, 2026
A statement of shareholder equity can tell you if your business is doing well or if it's time to fine-tune some of your activities.
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There’s a Fee for That: Pros and Cons of Surcharging Credit Cards
By Jennifer Dublino | January 12, 2026
Credit card surcharging shifts processing costs to customers but can cause legal issues, competitive disadvantages and customer dissatisfaction.
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How to Calculate Night Shift Differential Pay
By Max Freedman | January 12, 2026
Night shift differential pay applies to employees who don't typically work night shifts. Learn how to calculate and apply night shift differential pay.
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How Dual Monitors Can Save You Time and Money
By Jennifer Post | January 12, 2026
With a dual-monitor workspace, you can boost your productivity and accomplish tasks in less time. Learn how to add a second monitor.
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How to Structure a Stock Purchase Agreement (Template)
By Max Freedman | January 12, 2026
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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How Do HIPAA Laws Impact Employers? (HIPAA Compliance Checklist)
By Adam Uzialko | January 12, 2026
This guide includes everything employers need to know about HIPAA requirements, as well as a HIPAA compliance checklist.
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Competition in the Workplace: 6 Things to Know
By Jennifer Dublino | January 12, 2026
When does friendly competition between co-workers turn toxic? Follow these strategies to manage your team's competitiveness and drive healthy motivation.
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Fast, Good or Cheap — The Iron Triangle
By Jamie Johnson | January 12, 2026
The iron triangle says pick two of three: fast, good, or cheap. Lean startup methods challenge this by using MVPs and iteration to achieve all three at once.
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How to Engage Your Email Subscribers More Efficiently
By Amanda Hoffman | January 12, 2026
Email marketing has a high ROI when done right. Learn how to engage your email subscribers to boost sales and increase marketing campaign effectiveness.
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The Benefits of Employee Job Rotations
By Patrick Proctor | January 12, 2026
When done correctly, job rotation programs can add a lot of benefits to your business. Here is how to implement one.
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Top Countries for Business Process Outsourcing (and How to Start)
By Derek Gallimore | January 12, 2026
Make sure you're outsourcing for the most efficiency and least costly by considering a partner in one of these countries.
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Corporate Wellness Programs: Health Benefits With Some Legal Risks
By Jennifer Post | January 12, 2026
Corporate wellness programs are company-led initiatives to improve or maintain employee health and well-being. Learn the benefits and risks involved.
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How to Clean and Speed Up Your Laptop
By Stella Morrison | January 12, 2026
These quick fixes allow you to clean and speed up your laptop so it runs like it did when you first bought it. See how to improve computer performance.
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How to Build Business Momentum With Limited Resources
By Sean Peek | January 12, 2026
Building business momentum usually requires financial resources. Learn strategies to build business momentum with few resources and how to avoid mistakes.
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How to Build Trust With E-Commerce Customers
By Sammi Caramela | January 12, 2026
Online shoppers sometimes worry about making purchases over the internet. Learn how to protect your customers and address their concerns.
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8 Tips to Become a Better Brand Storyteller
By Jennifer Post | January 12, 2026
Your customers seek entertainment and telling them a good story can create deeper connections, boost sales and drive company growth.
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How to Process Accounts Receivable: A Step-by-Step Guide
By Jamie Johnson | January 12, 2026
Learn how the accounts receivable process works and how accounting software can streamline your business’s ability to track and collect money owed.