Protecting Your Business Credit

As a small business owner, it’s critical that you and your business are considered good credit risks. Establishing and maintaining creditworthiness can mean the difference between whether or not a supplier decides to do business with you, what credit terms and...

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Working Effectively with a Staffing Firm

Small businesses often lack a human resources department or HR professional to handle recruiting and hiring. This can make it difficult to compete with larger firms for top talent. Making the decision to work with a staffing firm can be difficult, especially in light...

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Small Business How To: Budget Basics

A budget is essential to the successful operation of your small business. Not only does it help you manage your costs, but it can guide you in determining whether or not your objectives are realistic and focusing your efforts and financial resources on your most...

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Five Small Business Resolutions for 2019

Making New Year’s resolutions is not for everyone. However, the start of a new year offers small business owners a chance to look back at the past 12 months, evaluate the successes and lessons learned, and create a plan for making improvements going forward. A word to...

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Is it Time to Staff Up Your Small Business?

It’s a common dilemma: your small business is booming and clients are happy, but it’s starting to strain capacity and you wonder if it’s time to bring on additional staff. If you hire too soon and business slows, it could turn out to be a costly mistake. If you...

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Year-End Tax Prep Steps for Small Businesses

The fourth quarter is a busy time for small business owners. Whether you’re swamped with last-minute orders, celebrating the season with customers and colleagues, or starting to close the books on another year, it’s easy to put off thinking about taxes. However, now...

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