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Automation and the small business

How automation technology can increase your business’s productivity, improve efficiency and elevate your employees
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Demystifying IRS Form 1099

Let us pierce the veil of mystery surrounding the hardest-working form in the IRS lineup–Form 1099.
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How to start building an emergency fund for your small business

Make sure your business is ready for a rainy day.
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Multichannel marketing for your small business

The benefits of being where your customers and clients are.
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Top 5 risks of DIY small business accounting

Small business accounting—should you do it yourself or leave it to the pros?
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5 ideas for close-to-home summer fun

Summer’s here, and the world is opening up again. However, not everyone feels comfortable traveling just yet. And that’s fine—there&...
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Have you checked your Flesch-Kincaid levels lately?

If you’ve ever yawned your way through a wordy, boring document, you might have wondered if your own writing was as hard to understand. Luckily,...
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Easy ways to save on energy costs

Over the past year, we’ve all spent more time than usual at home—which may mean you’ve paid more attention to your utility bills tha...
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Take advantage of your tax season takeaways

What do accountants do with themselves after tax season? Actually, the same thing they do during busy season: They work hard for their clients. The on...
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6 steps to creating a budget for your small business

Creating a business budget isn't as daunting as you might think...
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Put your tax refund to work for you

Spend it? Save it? Invest it? Share it? Here are a few ideas for putting your tax refund to work for you:
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Accounting terms: A glossary for the rest of us

Most professions have their own lingo, and accounting is no different. What is different is that you have a vested interest in understanding what your...
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Plan now for your spring garden

There has rarely been a winter when we so badly needed to see (and feel) spring. Depending on where you live, this could mean bluer skies, warmer temp...
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How to tune up a home office when you don’t have one

While “under a blanket on a cold winter day” isn’t the worst place to work, it’s a good idea to regularly assess your remote w...
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KPIs: What they are and why they’re important

Stay on top of your business’s long-term performance by monitoring key metrics...
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