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Specific jobs will always require staff on hand to get the job done. The construction crew can't get much done at home, and your Starbucks coffee isn't going to brew itself. Yet in today's work world, many employees don't need…

Independently-owned retailers are a key part of their local communities. For example, did you know that small retailers make up 98.6% of all retail firms in the U.S.? They also employ nearly 40% of all retail employees. One of our…

To create a small business budget, you need to tackle two important tasks: budgeting your dollars and forecasting how your business will behave in the year ahead. Preparing a complicated annual budget seems challenging until you realize that forecasting is…

The beginning of a new year calls for new goals, whether you’re a consumer or a business owner. However, as the year goes on it can be tough to stick to your goals if they’re vague. When setting small business…

Traditionally, collateral has been considered an important part of qualifying for a small business loan. In fact, it’s one of the Five Cs used by many traditional lenders to help them evaluate a potential borrower. Traditional lenders, like banks, typically…

Between long to-do lists, email responses and the never-ending cycle of meetings, the workday can be consumed by the mundane missions of everyday business life. That’s why taking routine, recurring tasks off your to do list is essential for your…

Article Summary: Organization does a lot of good things for a business. There are five ways organization improves employee satisfaction and business performance—so you aren't going into the ring like a blindfolded boxer in a heavyweight fight.It makes your employees…

401(k) for small businesses are often only seen as a large cost – a fear that is not entirely unfounded. Historically, traditional providers catered their products, as well as their pricing, toward larger companies with bigger budgets and more assets.…

 The right technology can make all the difference when it comes to keeping track of your small business finances. And let’s be honest—you need that help. Your time is limited and you’re focused on what’s going to help you grow.…