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Finance

From accounting to taxes, keeping track of your finances and investing in what matters.

Human Resources

Hiring the right employees and managing them well are essential to your business. Here's how to do it.

Technology

From phones to CRM, all the tech you need to run your business.

Business Financing

You'll need cash to grow your business. Everything you need to know about traditional business loans and alternative lenders.

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Employee Retirement Plans: Guide for Small Businesses

Setting up a retirement plan doesn’t have to tie you up in administrative knots. A step-by-step approach will get you to a plan that benefits both your small business and your employees.

Business Funding Strategies Explained by Experts

Can't decide how to fund your business? Four experts share their insights.

Employee Benefits Guide for Small Business

Companies today offer a variety of benefits, including some no-cost and innovative options, making this a great time to consider what you can offer to attract and keep skilled talent.

How to Fire an Employee

Terminating an employee is difficult no matter what the circumstances, but it's important to follow the proper legal steps.

Financing Strategies for Every Stage of Business Growth

Bootstrapping, seed funding, equity crowdfunding, Series A: You may recognize these terms as different financing options, but how do you know which are available to your business venture?  

Best Apps to Improve Employee Communications

Are you looking for a better way to communicate with your employees? This article will outline five apps that can improve employee communications.

What to Do After You Fire an Employee

Firing an employee doesn’t end when the worker packs up their belongings and heads home. Here’s how to ensure a smooth transition for the entire office.

Onboarding New Employees: A Quick Guide

After hiring a new team member, your next goal should be to set that person up for success — and that means implementing an onboarding process.

Background Checks & Drug Testing: A Step-by-Step Guide

Background checks and drug screening are two popular methods businesses use during the hiring process, but there are certain restrictions on what you can and can’t do.

Hiring Tips for a Candidate-Driven Job Market

There are far more job openings than job seekers right now. Here’s how businesses can hire successfully in a candidate-driven market.