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Don’t Make These Common Tax Mistakes!
Taxes are one of the most complicated tasks for small business owners, and it isn’t hard to make mistakes—even big ones. Small business tax specialist Gail Rosen shares some of the most common mistakes small business owners make with their taxes, and how to avoid them, including correctly classifying employees and contractors, deducting startup costs,…
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Do You Need Outside Help with Payroll?
A small business owner has to wear a lot of hats. Early on, one of those hats is often for handling payroll. You may think that as long as the business is small, with just a couple employees, payroll is something you can take care of on your own. But when should you look at…
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Questions to Ask When You Apply for a Loan
So you’re applying for a loan for your small business. Chances are, you have some questions, and you need answers before you go through the entire process. Even more importantly, you want to make sure you’re asking the right questions in the first place! The ADP Blog Team has your back! Here are the three…
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What You Need to Know About Term Loans
Sometimes your business needs a cash injection. Whether you’re going to take on investors or engage in a form of debt financing (i.e., a loan), it’s important to choose the right form of financing for your business generally and the situation you’re in specifically. One of the most common options for small businesses is a…
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Can You Shorten Your Sales Cycle?
One valuable way to boost your sales is to find ways to shorten the sales cycle. How can you get customers to purchase more quickly? Do customers start the process, but then sit in limbo for weeks or months before finalizing the purchase? Every business will have a different sales cycle, but finding ways to…
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What to Do When Your Spouse is Your Business Partner
Running a business with your spouse can be a dream come true—but it also comes with its own set of unique challenges. What does it mean for you when your business partner is also your partner in life? There are some great benefits including the higher levels of trust and mutual understanding, but also some…
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How to Handle Wage Garnishment
Around 7 percent of employees had their wages garnished at some point between 2011 and 2013, and depending on a business’s industry, between 23 and 50 percent of companies have had to garnish the wages of an employee. This may seem like a simple process, and it may not come up frequently, but it is…
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Get Rid of the Clutter! Benefits of a Tidy Workplace
It may seem like a small thing, but a neat desk or room can have a big impact on you and your business. Taking the extra time to keep things organized can improve productivity, reduce stress, and improve your image, among other professional benefits. The ADP Blog Team has looked at these and other advantages…
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Learn How to Measure the Right Numbers in Your Business
What numbers are you measuring in your business? If the only number you’re watching is your bottom line, you might want to start looking at some other more underlying bits of data, too. The ADP Blog Team has some suggestions, including data about your customers, your solvency, marketing costs, overhead, and more. Read the full…
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How to Conduct More Effective Interviews
When you’re ready to hire a new employee, it’s important to find the best employee who will fit in with your organization and meet your company’s needs. The interview is one of the most important steps to really get to know an applicant. To help you conduct more successful interviews, the ADB Blog team has…
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