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Business · 3 min read ·
Is Job Flexibility Valued More Than Salary?
https://youtu.be/mcxkGc1lx9s In Grant Thornton LLP’s survey, State of Work in America , they found that 33% of the 1500 full-time employees that were surveyed indicated that they are actively looking for a new job. Th…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Inflation Rises to 8.5%
U.S. inflation reached the highest level this March since December of 1981. The consumer price index increased to 8.5% earlier this spring when it was previously 7.9%. One of the chief culprits of high inflation is ga…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Develop an Executive Presence
As a small business owner, it can be easy to only focus on improving your traditional business skills (finance management, problem solving, networking, or marketing) in order to help your company succeed. Although the…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Creating Loyal Customers
If you would like your company to be a top competitor in today’s market then you need to start setting yourself apart from other businesses. One way to do this is by providing excellent customer service to clients. Th…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Decrease in Check Payments
Businesses can now compare the costs of using various payment methods as the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) has released the 2022 Payments Cost Benchmarking Survey . This survey looks at the following c…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Tax Deduction Opportunities for the Self-Employed
There are many valuable tax deductions available to self-employed entrepreneurs. As a small business owner, it is important to take advantage of these opportunities to help boost your income and improve your bottom li…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Major Changes Announced for 1099-K Reporting
https://youtu.be/3AzJTBDk-Yw If your business earns more than $600 a year through online venues then there are new reporting rules that you need to be aware of beginning in 2022. For individuals, LLCs, partnerships, a…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Protecting Your Business Against Rising Costs
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the consumer price index rose 6.8% from November 2020 to November 2021, which is the largest 12 month increase since June of 1982. It is hard to predict how high inflation i…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Decline in Emergency Savings Across America
Emergencies are going to happen. This is why it is important to be prepared for when life throws unexpected events your way. From business troubles to medical situations, it can be beneficial for you to start an emerg…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Candidate Ghosting and How to Combat It
As an employer, you have probably noticed that hiring is harder than ever. One troubling workplace trend that is affecting many small businesses is candidate ghosting. According to a recent survey conducted by Robert…
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Business · 3 min read ·
A Shift in Priorities
The pandemic of 2020 has reshaped the workforce in the US. Previously, professionals had to work their lives around their positions, but the pandemic has made society look at work differently. Individuals are now look…
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Business · 3 min read ·
The Benefits of HR for a Small Business
As a small business owner, you wear many hats. One of these hats most likely includes human resources. From payroll administration to onboarding employees, there are many HR responsibilities for small business owners…
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