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Recordkeeping Basics

Keeping your records up-to-date, in a safe place and for the required legal period is tedious, but essential for your small business. Whether you store them in a shoebox in…

6 Ways to Avoid Business Email Fraud

Companies of all sizes are being targeted by criminals through business email compromise scams. In these scams, cybercriminals gain access to an employee’s legitimate business email through social engineering or…

Working with Factors

Making sure you have enough working capital to handle payroll and stay current with your suppliers is a never-ending challenge for many types of businesses. Exploring alternative ways of financing,…

The Basics of Budgeting

Developing and managing budgets can be a tiresome task for both individuals and companies. Without them, however, you do not know how your business is doing. Nor are you able…

Hiring Your First Employee

As the owner of a small business, you know the importance of avoiding unnecessary costs. Because of this, you may have chosen to operate your business on your own during…

Naming Your Business

Your business name is usually a customer’s first introduction to you. Make a positive impression by picking a name that attracts attention and trust. It can be a hair-pulling process…

Have a new employee? Take these steps with your bank to get them on board.

No matter what field you’re in, hiring a new employee can be a busy time for your company. While managing all the necessary orientation tasks and administrative paperwork, it’s important…