The AB&P journal
Useful answers for the decisions owners make every week.
Clear guidance on the financial, payroll, and people questions that tend to become urgent when no one explains them early.
Bookkeeping · 2 min read ·
Protect Your Profit: Why Personal Finance Systems Are Non-Negotiable
Many entrepreneurs fall into the same trap without realizing it. They take from business funds to cover personal expenses, or they rely on credit cards at home to keep cash available for payroll. It may feel like prob…
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Business · 4 min read ·
How to Discipline Employees for Poor Attendance: A Fair and Legal Approach
Employee attendance issues are a common headache for business owners. Even with a clearly written attendance policy in place, you may still find yourself dealing with repeated lateness, unexplained absences, or frustr…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Avoiding Burnout: Practical Steps to Protect Your Mental Health
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Burnout, stress, and anxiety aren’t signs of weakness; they’re signals that something needs attention. In today’s fast-paced professional world, many high performers silently struggle…
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Business · 4 min read ·
Thriving Through Complexity: Why It’s Time to Rethink HR and AI in Your Business
Owning a business today isn’t what it used to be. According to isolved’s Second-Annual Business Owners Report, 76% of business owners say running a business has become more complicated in the past year, compared to ju…
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Business · 3 min read ·
The Leadership Mistake Too Many Business Owners Make
As a business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the numbers, the deadlines, and the constant push for performance. You want results. You want predictability. You want progress you can measure. But when you focus on…
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Business · 1 min read ·
How to Use E-Verify Correctly to Stay Compliant and Protect Your Business
Estimated reading time: 1 minute https://youtu.be/8uvSPT6OkL8 Even if you’ve completed an I-9, you might not be done verifying your employee’s eligibility to work. A simple mistake in E-Verify could cost you big. Lear…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Managing Gen Z: Why Communication and Support Matter More Than Labels
If you manage employees, you’ve probably noticed how different the workplace feels today. A recent survey by ResumeTemplates.com of 1,000 U.S. managers who supervise Gen Z employees highlights the growing tension betw…
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Business · 4 min read ·
Becoming the Leader Your Team Deserves
As a small business owner, your team is one of your greatest assets, and the way you lead them can shape the outcomes of your entire operation. In the article “High Road Leadership: Become the Leader Your Team Deserve…
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Business · 4 min read ·
What Is a DBA and Do You Need One?
If you have ever heard the term Doing Business As but were unsure how it applies to your situation, understanding DBAs is essential for operating your company legally and professionally. This guide explains what a DBA…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Current Payroll Trends That Impact Your Small Business
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Table of contents Employee pay trends Employee count in small businesses The importance of employee benefits How small businesses handle payroll Payroll frequency How employees are pa…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Missed the Tax Deadline? What Business Owners Should Do Next
If you missed the April 2025 tax filing deadline, you are not alone. Many business owners get caught up in daily operations, and deadlines can slip by. The good news is that you still have options. The IRS provides re…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Why Your Annual Statement of Information Matters More Than You Think
Running a business comes with a long to-do list, and somewhere near the bottom, you might find a task called “File Annual Statement of Information.” It’s easy to overlook or postpone, but skipping this simple filing c…
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