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Business · 2 min read ·
Job Satisfaction and Employee Preferences Revealed in Recent Survey
A survey by CareerBuilder found that most employed adults (52%) are happy with their jobs and are not actively looking for a new one. However, a significant percentage of Gen Z (23%), Millennials (24%), and Gen X (14%…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Balancing Work and Caregiving
Working parents, including accountants with tight deadlines, face challenges when caring for sick children or aging parents. Understanding the rising risks of illness exposure and the shortage of childcare workers add…
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Business · 6 min read ·
Microloans: A Solution for Small Businesses in Need of Funding
If your small business needs a little extra money to succeed, a microloan could be the answer. In this detailed guide, we'll explain what microloans are, who can benefit from them, and how you can apply. What Are Micr…
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Business · 4 min read ·
Building an Empowering and Motivating Employee-First Culture
Do you want your team to feel empowered and motivated? It all starts with building a strong foundation of an employee-first culture. When your employees feel valued, respected, and supported by their leaders, your com…
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Bookkeeping · 3 min read ·
Creating (and Understanding) a Balance Sheet
Do you feel like financial reports are hard to decipher? Do you wonder what all the data means? As a small business owner, it's important to keep track of your financial data to ensure the success of your business. On…
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Business · 2 min read ·
The Rise of Salary Transparency
Salary transparency requirements are gaining momentum in today's highly competitive job market. With a shortage of talent, the need for staff retention and recruitment is more critical than ever. You may want to view…
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Business · 3 min read ·
SBA Loans: A Guide to Small Business Financing
Are you a business owner in need of additional financing? Do you wish you had a low-cost option to consider? An SBA loan may be a good option for you. SBA loans are loans for small businesses that are partially guaran…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Improving Accounts Payable Processes for Better Cash Flow Management
An optimized accounts payable (AP) process is crucial for managing cash flow effectively and taking advantage of discounts and favorable payment terms. Collaboration with other departments is essential for achieving p…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Simplified Guide to Doing Business As (DBA)
Are you an entrepreneur running a company under a name different than your own and not formed as an entity? Have you registered to p operate as a fictitious business? In order to legally run under a name that is not y…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Leadership Strategies for CFOs: Navigating Volatility and Driving Growth
As an entrepreneur, you are probably wearing most (if not all) of the management hats of your company. But even with running your entity on your own, it is useful to learn from research into specific C-Suite functions…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Promoted CFOs Face Challenges as CEOs
Many chief financial officers (CFOs) have the potential to become successful CEOs due to their unique understanding of the business. Surprisingly, though, the chances of promoted CFOs outperforming as CEOs are quite s…
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Business · 4 min read ·
Hobby vs. Business
When it comes to taxes, the distinction between a hobby and a business can have significant implications. While expenses related to a business are tax-deductible, hobby expenses are not. This distinction has led the I…
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