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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Determine the Right Internet Package for Your Business– Part Two
In part one of “How to Determine the Right Internet Package for Your Business,” we covered the basics of internet speed, the two most important factors in determining how fast your web connection should be, and gave e…
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Business · 3 min read ·
How to Determine the Right Internet Package for Your Business – Part One
Nearly every business in operation today pays for internet as part of their basic overhead costs. Essential for intra-business communication, reaching potential new clients, and providing customer service, internet is…
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Business · 3 min read ·
4 Ways to Improve Cash Flow
Everyone agrees: stable cash flow is the lifeblood to any company – especially small businesses, where a reported 82% are caused to fail in the U.S. due to improper cash flow management. So, when the fate and smooth f…
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Business · 5 min read ·
Important Tips For Leasing an Office
I was recently reading a newsletter, and wanted to share some helpful information with you in case you will soon need to lease space for an office. Whether you’re opening a new business in its first location, moving,…
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Business · 2 min read ·
All About Backup Withholding
Have you recently been asked to take out backup withholding from someone’s payment and have no idea what that is? We’ve got you covered – this blog post will give an explanation of what it is and what forms of payment…
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Business · 1 min read ·
We're Launching a Radio Show!
I’m excited to announce that Affordable Bookkeeping and Payroll is launching a radio show on July 23rd! We’ll be talking about topics not only in the bookkeeping and payroll industries, but in broader areas to help bu…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Is Paying Your Employees Through Mandatory Direct Deposit Legal?
For a lot of employers, there’s no question that paying your employees through direct deposit into their bank accounts, versus a paper check, is a lot easier. Saving money and resources that would go to paper supplies…
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Business · 3 min read ·
5 Ways to Deal with a Late-Paying Client
For a small business, nothing is more vital than a reliable cash flow, which is why it’s so frustrating when payment is late after the job is complete. How do you deal with a client who’s invoices are overdue? How do…
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Business · 2 min read ·
A Guide to Financial Lingo (Part Three)
We’ve officially reached our third and final part of this three-part blog series, dedicated to explaining some of the more common, yet complicated, terms used by financial experts and reports.While we’re excited to wr…
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Business · 2 min read ·
A Guide to Financial Lingo (Part Two)
Welcome to part two of your own, personal guide to the often confusing jargon used by accountants. Earlier we discussed a few of those terms in part one , and now we’ll keep the conversation going with a few more to a…
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Business · 2 min read ·
A Guide to Financial Lingo (Part One)
When a 2012 study in Florida revealed that over 50% of small business owners don’t read their own financial reports – with 86% of that 50% struggling with those same financials – the question must be asked whether it’…
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Business · 2 min read ·
How to Trademark and Copyright Your Intellectual Property
For a business looking to claim the rights to their intellectual property, websites, branding designs, logos, productions, brand mottos, work, and more, getting the material in question trademarked or copyrighted is y…
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