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15 Top POS System Features
By Sean Peek | October 25, 2023

The best POS system will vary based on your needs and the customer experience you want to provide. Here are 15 important features to look for.

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What Is Human Capital Management?
By Sean Peek | October 24, 2023

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

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What Is SUTA Tax? How Do You Calculate It?
By David Gargaro | October 23, 2023

The State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) is a required payroll tax employers must pay. Learn what SUTA taxes are and how to understand, set up and pay them.

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Using Form 941 to Pay Quarterly Payroll Taxes
By David Gargaro | October 23, 2023

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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5 Warning Signs You Need to Outsource Your HR
By Skye Schooley | October 17, 2023

Should you outsource your company's HR functions? Here are five signs that outsourcing HR may be your best strategy.

Review
Ooma Office Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | October 16, 2023

Ooma Office is an affordable on-premises VoIP phone system that is ideal for very small businesses. It might not have all of the features other systems offer, but it does have the ones very small...

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Nextiva Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | October 16, 2023

Nextiva is one of the best phone systems for businesses with multiple locations. It's a cloud-based VoIP system that can spread across several offices and stores yet still be managed from one central...

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8 Ways In-Store Tablets Improve the Customer Experience
By Skye Schooley | October 16, 2023

Find out how in-store tablets make life better for employees and customers.

Review
8×8 Phone System Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | October 13, 2023

What makes 8x8 one of the best phone systems for small businesses is that it is hosted in the cloud and easy to use, has an assortment of valuable features, is affordably priced, and provides...

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What Is a Discretionary Bonus?
By David Gargaro | October 13, 2023

Learn about discretionary bonuses and their regulatory and tax implications, as well as the bonus structures that best avoid triggering additional taxes.

Review
Bambee HR Software Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | October 11, 2023

As an HRO solution with payroll software, Bambee is a great resource for tackling risk mitigation and other HR matters. See a detailed pricing breakdown.

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Gusto HR Software Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | October 11, 2023

Gusto is the ideal HR software for employers that want advanced payroll capabilities. Get a rundown of features and pricing.

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Gusto Payroll Software Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | October 11, 2023

Gusto helps small businesses manage payroll and HR processes. Explore its features, usability and limitations in our Gusto review.

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How to Calculate Blended Overtime Pay
By Max Freedman | October 11, 2023

When a multiwage employee works overtime, which of their wage rates do you base their overtime rates? Blended overtime pay answers this question.

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Understanding HR Reporting
By Patrick Proctor | October 11, 2023

Looking at key data points on your employees and workforce is a crucial task of any HR department. Here is how HR reporting can help.

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Overhead Cost and How to Calculate It
By Dock David Treece | October 11, 2023

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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Back to Basics: 9 Offline Marketing Tactics That Still Work in Today’s Digital World
By Sean Peek | October 11, 2023

Old-school advertising is still effective today. Here are nine offline marketing strategies that work in the digital world.

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How to Identify a True Leader
By Sean Peek | October 10, 2023

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

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Business Scams 101: Common Schemes and How to Avoid Them
By Chad Brooks | October 10, 2023
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7 Stats That Will Make You Rethink Your Document Management Strategy
By Kimberlee Leonard | October 09, 2023

Your document management strategy can directly affect your bottom line. Learn why a good document management solution is critical and how to find one.

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Boo! The Scary Reality of Employee Ghosting
By Skye Schooley | October 06, 2023

Job seekers and employees are ghosting employers more than ever. Learn how to stop this trick from happening to you.

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How to Take Away Perks Without Employees Hating You
By Skye Schooley | October 06, 2023

If you need to eliminate some employee benefits, here’s how to do it without starting a staff rebellion.

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Drunk on Money? Why Alcohol Is the Celebrity Investment Du Jour
By Nicole Fallon | October 06, 2023

More celebrities are investing in alcohol brands than ever before. Here's why – and what you can learn.

Review
Biz2Credit Review and Rates
By Mike Berner | October 05, 2023

Biz2Credit is an online marketplace for small business funding. The company connects small businesses in need of funding with lenders. It can help small businesses obtain a variety of loans,...

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PayPal 1099: How to Report Self-Employment Income to the IRS
By Jamie Johnson | October 05, 2023

You have to report PayPal income to the IRS. Learn how PayPal tracks your income and how to fill out a PayPal 1099.

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How to Send an Email Blast (With Examples)
By Rachelle Gordon | October 05, 2023

Email blasts are a small but impactful way to reach a wide audience. Find out how to craft a successful e-blast in this guide.

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Strange Business Patents of the Year
By Dan Ketchum | October 04, 2023

Are these products destined for revolutionary glory or just too far ahead of their time?

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The 3 C’s of Effective Marketing
By Julie Thompson | October 04, 2023

By considering the 3 C's of marketing, you'll better reach your intended audience and create more engaging marketing content.

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9 Ways to Reduce Your Email Bounce Rate
By Rachelle Gordon | October 03, 2023

Email bounce rates are a crucial KPI for any email marketing campaign. Here's how to improve them.

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White Lotus Teaches Managers How Not to Deal With Problem Customers
By Dan Ketchum | October 03, 2023

A White Lotus guide to customer service