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Helpful Articles for Business

Try as we may, it seems nearly impossible to stay on top of all matters having to do with business, and the state of business, and changes to the business climate, and changes to the tax arena as it pertains to business, and so on and so forth…the topics are endless. We’re here to help! Please use the following articles as a resource to collect information, learn something new and maybe answer some questions you have.

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Tax Essentials For Small Business

Few topics cause more anxiety among business owners than taxes. After all, they can be complicated – confusing even – and the minute you think you have them all figured out, everything ...

Economics For Small Business

When you run a small business, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day details. In fact, it may seem impossible to step back and see the big picture while juggling clients, suppliers and a ...

Understanding Cash Flow

Cash flow can be complicated, but it’s not rocket science. While there are many moving parts, how they function together is easier to understand when you break it down into individual ...

The Science And Art Of Generating Referrals

Does your business depend on referrals? People love to spread the word about a good product or a job well done, but they may not think of it right away. While your business is still in customers’ ...

Interviewing Job Applicants

Every business owner knows that in order to maintain a successful operation, hiring the right people is key. Interviewing jobs applicants may be one of your least favorite tasks, but don’t take it ...

Comparing HSAs, HRAs and FSAs

Surveys show there are few work-related details as important to employees as their employer-sponsored health plans. That means it is more important than ever to choose a plan that works for them and ...

Navigating The Social Media Minefield

Social networks are growing in popularity and corporate usefulness, but there’s a fine line between personal and professional networking on the Web, and missteps can be treacherous. As a result, ...

Why Do Some Of The Best Employees Leave?

Here’s a startling statistic: 32 out of 100 employees seriously want to switch jobs! Another 21 out of 100 employees aren’t looking to quit, but view their employers unfavorably. These ...

Mistakes To Avoid: Not Understanding Cash Flow Dynamics

Money pays the bills and allows you to make the most of business opportunities that come along. So you need to take control of cash flow to ensure your business has funds available. With most small ...

Know Your Banker

If you’re a small business owner, it’s important to keep close ties with your banker. In good times and in bad, your bank plays a key role in the health and growth of your company. An important ...

The Importance Of Job Descriptions

A well-written job description not only outlines what is expected of an employee, but also helps the employer define the necessary skills for the job. Developing job descriptions is fundamental to ...

Following Up On Sales Leads

Staying in touch with prospects after an initial sales pitch can be tricky. You don’t want to be intrusive and pushy, yet you want to maintain contact. How do you strike a balance? It is rare ...

Business Lifecycle Management Is A Natural Process

Business management is an area that, like most things, has seen its share of trends. In a quest to do it better, there always seems to be something fresh. But in reality, as ancient wisdom says, ...

Lessons From The Worst Managers...And The Best

Sometimes it takes a very bad manager to help you understand the makings of a very good one. Also, having a clear fix on the hallmarks of a bad leader can help focus your attention on the harm they ...

Don't Become Another Fraud Loss Statistic

Each year, the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) publishes the Payments Fraud and Controls report, a resource used to track payment fraud. In 2017, 78% of financial professionals said ...

Online Banking Best Practices for Businesses

The best way to avoid becoming a victim of a cyberheist is not to let computer crooks into the computers you use to access your organization’s bank accounts online. The surest way to do that is to ...