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8 Effective Payroll Tips for Small Business Owners

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In a recent survey conducted by payroll services provider OnPay of more than 1,000 small businesses, business owners who run payroll manually said they spend an average of 18 hours a month paying employees. Several leading payroll providers and software packages offer automated payment of taxes as a feature.

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When Should a Small Business Hire an Executive Team?

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That often involves working long hours and keeping your costs lean. Think of it as an investment in your company — you’re dedicating resources (compensation) to highly skilled employees who will hopefully bring your business to the next level. Think about what your business needs to grow and start there.

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10 Remote Staffing Blunders That Will Cost You Dearly

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These days, it is almost impossible to find a small business where everything is done by full-time employees, in the office or at home. These approaches allow your startup to grow more rapidly, save costs, but costly mistakes can lead to business failure. I’ll outsource software development, since I don’t understand it.”

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Lean Planning Drives Growth For Small Business

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These days more than ever, as a business owner and entrepreneur, you need to innovate or die. This mantra is most true for any business in the technology sector. The pressure that a small business owner has to leverage innovation into growth is only emphasized by the difficult economic climate. what is Lean Planning?

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The 16 Best Small Business Marketing Blogs You Should Read in 2019

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Wouldn’t it be great to cut to the chase and go straight to the best resources for great new small business marketing ideas? Here, in no particular order, are the top 16 small business marketing blogs you should read in 2019. Small Business Daily. Small Business Trends. Social Triggers.

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10 Outside Staffing Quotes True Entrepreneurs Avoid

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These days, it is almost impossible to find a small business where everything is done at the home location, by full-time employees. These approaches allow your startup to grow more rapidly, save costs, but costly mistakes can lead to business failure. I’ll outsource software development, since I don’t understand it.”

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10 Things Every Small Business Needs To Do

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If you are thinking of starting a small business, make sure you follow these ten important rules for small businesses: 1. The number one reason small businesses go bankrupt is lack of cash , not lack of profits. You need to engage in Lean Planning. You need to manage your cash. Does it work?