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Don't Assume the Default 401(k) Contribution Is Enough
Photo: Amy Hirschi (Unsplash) When you opened up your 401(k), you were probably presented with a few default options. Maybe your workplace automatically put 3% of your paycheck towards 401(k) contributions, for example. Maybe you were told that the company would match your contributions up to 5%, so you elected to cont
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How to Receive Payments from Clients Securely
You’ve done the job and now you’re itching to get paid—not so fast. In the scurry to get paid it’s important that you still remember some basics about secure payment. Fraud is rampant online and it pays to be safer than sorry. Here are a few things to remember when you receive payments to make sure you’re doing it secu
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5 Ways The New Stimulus Bill May Help Your Small Business
If your small business has been struggling because of the Covid-19 pandemic, here are some important ways this new relief package may help.© Jeff - Adobe StockBy Gerri DetweilerThe second stimulus bill, the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, has been passed by Congress and signed int
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4 Tips for Planning for Financial Emergencies
You never know when something might happen or how much it will cost. Here are some tips to help you prepare financially for the unexpected
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Businesses weigh the cost of moving supply chains out of China as Trump's new tariff takes effect
Some businesses say moving supply chains out of China will cost more than absorbing the new tariffs. Here's why
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Check Fraud is Up: 4 Steps to Protect Yourself
Check fraud is on the rise. Learn four things you can do to protect yourself. While you may need to occasionally write a check, it’s important to understand the risks – and how to protect yourself. When you have the option between paying by check, credit card, debit card, or an ACH transfer, realize that checks are by
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Implementing Robotic Technology to Reduce Operating Costs for Small Businesses
As someone who runs or owns a small business, you understandably want to look for ways to keep costs down. Using various forms of robotic technology
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How To Wrap Your Business Up With A Nice Little Bow For Year-End
Ah, the end of the year. It’s time for holiday promotions, boosted sales (hopefully), and year-end preparations. If you don’t prepare for the end of the year and follow a checklist, you’ll probably find yourself burning the candle at both ends. Coming from an experienced business owner, it’s never too early to start pr
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5 Biggest Small Business Owner Regrets
Starting a business is exciting. Here are a few regrets you can easily avoid
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COVID-19 Has Proved That All Businesses Need a Backup Plan. Here's How to Put Yours in Place
It's estimated that more than 100,000 small businesses have permanently closed their doors in the wake of COVID-19, and many more have no doubt come close. Thankfully, there's been some relief for small businesses during the ongoing crisis and recession. Paycheck Protection Program loans, for example, have been instrum