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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…

All businesses have their busy and slow periods, often driven by holidays or the weather. For customer Lisa Forman, owner of Legends Sports Pub in Salt Lake City, UT, planning ahead for her busy season involves tracking when professional football…

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…

As a business owner, you’ve likely put together a business plan before. However, it’s important to revisit and update your business plan regularly, as it can help guide you through new business initiatives, measure business performance, and can even be…

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…

Cash flow is the life blood of all small businesses. Without cash, it’s hard to purchase inventory, pay employees, and ultimately keep the doors open. However, it can be tricky to manage for certain types of small businesses: for example,…

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.…