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Business · 2 min read ·

Get Rewarded for Hiring Workers Who Face Employment Barriers

If you own a business and need more employees, there's a program called the work opportunity tax credit that can offer you benefits. This credit is designed to encourage you to hire individuals who face difficulties i…

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Business · 3 min read ·

The Benefits of a Four-Day Workweek

Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent who aligns with Democrats, has advocated for more businesses to adopt a four-day workweek. He believes that with advancements in technology and increased productivity, it is time…

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Business · 2 min read ·

Top Ways to Recession Proof A Business

More than 50% of our workforce comes from small and medium-sized businesses. (SMBs) as they are called, play a major role in our economy due to job creation. They are essentially the “backbone” of the American economy…

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Business · 3 min read ·

How to Manage Hybrid Workers

Are you an employer trying to navigate having your staff working part-time in an office and from home? It can be challenging to understand how to manage hybrid workers. This tupe of work is still fairly new for many,…

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Business · 3 min read ·

Why You Need an EIN for Your Business

As an entrepreneur, it's important to keep your personal and business lives separate. One way to do this is by getting an Employer Identification Number (EIN). This is a special number issued by the IRS that helps pro…

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Business · 3 min read ·

How to be More Productive and Efficient

Are you an entrepreneur that starts off in the morning thinking you are going to get a lot accomplished, but by the end of the day sees a lot still on your to-do list? It is the worst feeling when you planned to be pr…

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Business · 2 min read ·

The Benefits of Limited Liability Companies

Do you operate a sole proprietorship or partnership and thinking of forming an entity? Do you wonder which might be right for you? Choosing the ideal entity type for your business is a very important decision. The typ…

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Business · 2 min read ·

How to Boost Your Local Google Ranking

If your company has a Google Business profile, there are a few things you can do to boost your listing to the top of search rankings. The best part is there is no cost to have a profile, or to add posts to gain exposu…

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Business · 2 min read ·

9-to-5 Work Schedule Alternatives

Are you an employer with staff tired of working the same old 9-to-5 schedule? Many workers today are demanding a more flexible schedule, especially those with families. It has been found that employee morale is better…

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Business · 2 min read ·

How To Make Your Business Resilient to Inflation

Inflation has been rising over the last year, but what does that exactly mean? Inflation is the rise in prices. As it increases, the value of your dollar decreases and therefore so does your purchasing power. The hope…

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Business · 2 min read ·

Say No to the Hustle Culture

Many people believe that in order to be a successful business owner, you must hustle 24 hours a day. Thankfully, you don’t have to dream about your to-do list or work from morning until night in order to be profitable…

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Business · 3 min read ·

7 Ways To Be More Productive

As a small business owner, it can be difficult to find more time in your day to get all of your tasks done. The good news is that getting more done doesn’t have to be complicated. Everyone dislikes change. However, wh…

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