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Taxes

Employee Retention Eligibility for Businesses

Discover how your business can unlock financial benefits with the employee retention credit, or ERC, and learn the eligibility criteria and the claims process to maximize your potential savings.
The ERC has been modified several times in subsequent legislative enactments, making it a challenge to determine eligibility and calculate an accurate credit.
Credit

Business Credit Cards and Your Financial Strategy

Is a rewards or low-interest business credit card the best option for you? Get insight so you can add the right card to your financial strategy.
A business credit card can be an effective way to manage and track your spending.
Cash Management

Payment Options for Small Businesses

What are some payment methods small businesses use for success? We cover the most common types, from credit and debit cards to contactless payments.
By selecting a payment system that works best for your business while offering customers the flexibility and convenience of multiple methods of payment, you increase the likelihood of repeat business.
Planning

Keep Your Business Running With a Business Continuity Plan

Learn how smart business continuity planning can help you stay afloat when employees are out sick or a natural disaster strikes.
Disruptions are nothing new in the business world, but they can become even more difficult when a pandemic or other type of disaster hits.
Management

Is Your Business Facing a Skills Gap?

Lead your employees into the future by reskilling the workforce.
Select the right candidates by choosing employees who already go above and beyond their roles and are true team players.
Management

Develop a Strong Plan for a Safer Workplace

Review small business guidelines at all levels before developing your own workplace safety plan.
Every business is different, and there's no one-size-fits-all plan for transitioning back to the office for any situation.
Accounting

Tips for Managing Your Business's Payroll

Payroll can be a cumbersome administrative task for small business owners. Here's how to simplify it.
Managing payroll is an integral part of running a successful business, so take the time to get it right.
Skilled Trades

How Does Water Leak Detection Work?

Here's what to know about this emerging technology, including how it can help you and your clients.
If a sensor detects water, it automatically sends an alert to the person's phone and email so they can react quickly.
Insurance

Insurance Regulations for Business Owners

Small business health insurance requirements can be confusing. Here's what you need to know.
A recent study found that 92% of those who buy insurance through the marketplace should now qualify for subsidies.
Finance

Financing Your Franchise Dreams

SBA-backed loans can help you open a new franchise business or expand your franchise facility.
Although owning a franchise offers numerous business advantages, it can require a significant amount of capital to get off the ground or add new locations.
Accounting

Do You Know These Basic Accounting Terms?

Knowing common accounting terms can lead to better decisions for your business.
By learning a few basic accounting terms, you can increase your financial savvy and improve your business.
Cash Management

Balancing Inflation and Real Estate Costs for Your Small Business

Small businesses are facing higher costs, thanks to inflation and rising real estate expenses.
An unpredictable supply chain, higher prices and other effects of inflation may cause you to rethink your current office or retail setup.
Cash Management

Straight-Through Processing Streamlines the Process for Small Businesses

Many organizations today are replacing manual and paper-based processes with faster digital solutions like straight-through processing.
Using straight-through processing or virtual cards can help improve the working capital of small business owners without negatively impacting relationships with their vendors and suppliers.
Management

Hiring Seasonal Employees: Strategies for Success

You may need to employ alternative recruiting strategies to connect with seasonal job applicants.
A focused and clear job description will help set expectations about a seasonal job and increase the effectiveness of your hiring process.
Management

The Multi-Channel Marketing Approach

Your customers' satisfaction relies on your company having what they want, when they want it.
See how launching a multi-channel marketing strategy can help you more effectively land sales.
Cash Management

Battle Inflation on Your Company's Terms

Proactively adjusting your business processes, supply chain and finances can help you combat inflation.
Regardless of the rationale, higher prices are today's reality—and your ongoing challenge.

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