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Business · 3 min read ·

Top Tips on How to Follow Up After An Interview

You just left a job interview, and you are feeling confident that you aced it. Now what are you supposed to do? If you are uncertain of the next step to take, you are not alone as many job applicants feel the same way…

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Business · 3 min read ·

AP Automation Technology Can Help You Battle Fraud

Unfortunately, fraud is continuously evolving, which means your business should too. It is essential that your business relies heavily on technology in order to win the battle against schemes. Fraud seems to be at an…

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Business · 2 min read ·

Why You May Want to Implement On-Demand Pay

A new study completed by Instant Financial and Center for Generational Kinetics, shows that 60% of Americans believe that their employers should offer them immediate access to their earnings. A majority of employers c…

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Business · 3 min read ·

What Should You Include In Your Corporate Bylaws?

If you are considering starting your own business, you may have thought about the need to protect yourself by forming an entity. However, there are more things you should consider if you want to protect your assets as…

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Business · 4 min read ·

Top 10 Low-Cost Business Startups

Are you considering opening a business but are concerned about the startup costs? Thankfully, there are many opportunities you can start with little investment. Beginning a successful company is a lot easier than you…

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Business · 3 min read ·

Is It Time To Review Your Employee Handbook?

Every employer should have an employee handbook available to their staff. No matter the size of business, handbooks are an essential workplace tool that helps guide philosophy and show employees what's expected of the…

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Business · 3 min read ·

12 Ways to Prevent Employee Theft

We always want to believe people have integrity, especially our employees. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Statistics show that 80% of employees will steal under the right conditions and 10% will steal when…

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Business · 2 min read ·

The Key to Having Successful Virtual Meetings

Now that virtual meetings are a very common tool used in businesses today, it is important to understand that although they can be a great resource, there can be technical issues. Issues such as interruptions, burnout…

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Business · 3 min read ·

Contracts for a Growing Business

As a small business owner, you most likely have your mind wrapped around the basics of contracts. However, as your business grows, you will find that so does the complexity of deals and agreements. As your business tr…

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Business · 2 min read ·

The Controversial 501(c)(4) Strategy for Billionaires

There is a new powerful tool that billionaires can use to give their fortune away and it is called a 501(c)(4). Unlike 501(c)(3), contributions to 501(c)(4) groups are not tax deductible, however, they are not taxed e…

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Business · 3 min read ·

Workflow Issues and Solutions

There are times businesses take workflows for granted, but it’s important to understand that workflows are not static and what works for one organization may not work for you. Additionally, if you use an application o…

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Business · 4 min read ·

Understanding Contract Terms

If you don’t have a legal background, reading a contract can seem like a foreign language. Although a, agreement is written in English, it can seem like jargon for those who are trying to make sense of the wording. Be…

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