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Your Guide to COVID-19 Business Resources

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Latest in SMB News: Advice, Tips and Resources

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Guide to Employee Bonuses
By David Gargaro | February 15, 2022

Offering employees bonuses is a good workplace incentive and retention tool, but there are many things you should know before implementing a bonus structure.

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10 Ways to Stop Workplace Absenteeism
By Skye Schooley | February 15, 2022

Employee absenteeism is costly, and it can hurt company morale and productivity. However, many absences are preventable. Learn the underlying causes and how to prevent them.

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How Business Bootstrapping Works
By Donna Fuscaldo | February 15, 2022

Don't want to take on debt or give up control of your new business? Here's how to bootstrap your enterprise instead.

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Support Employees' Child Care Needs With a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
By Jane Genova | February 14, 2022

Dependent care FSAs are a benefit many employees find appealing, and it could help your company attract top candidates.

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How Small Businesses Can Budget for a Tumultuous 2021
By Donna Fuscaldo | February 14, 2022

Creating a business budget for the new year is challenging when it's not clear when the pandemic will end. Here's how to budget for an uncertain 2021.

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What to Know About Bereavement Leave
By Skye Schooley | February 14, 2022

Create a bereavement leave policy that follows best practices and meets legal requirements.

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How to Avoid Creating an Annoying Email Campaign
By Andrew Martins | February 14, 2022

People are leery of promotional emails, so it's important not to annoy potential customers with your campaign. Here are 10 tips to help you avoid that problem.

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Key Actions Small Businesses Should Take to Survive COVID-19
By Tucker Mathis | February 14, 2022

Take steps to preserve your cash and access, expand online sales pathways, and cultivate customer relationships to survive a financial crisis.

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19 Tips to Avoid a Tax Audit of Your Small Business Return
By Andrew Martins | February 14, 2022

Getting audited by the IRS can be a stressful and, ultimately, costly event. To help avoid that scenario, we've collected 19 tips to avoid being targeted by the IRS.

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9 Workplace Safety Tips for Business
By Max Freedman | February 07, 2022

Having a safe working environment is essential, which is why you should have a plan to reduce the risks of injury.

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What Is Ransomware?
By Donna Fuscaldo | February 04, 2022

Hackers use malware to encrypt a business's data or lock them out of the company network. Known as ransomware, this practice has become a big problem for businesses across the globe.

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Workplace Stress and Anxiety After COVID-19
By Shawn Singh | February 04, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has compounded existing workplace stress and anxiety. This article explains the primary causes of that stress and how to manage it in a post-COVID world.

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5 Ways Your Business Can Boost Its Productivity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Nathan Resnick | February 03, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven problematic for businesses worldwide. While many economic factors are beyond the control of entrepreneurs, productivity needn't be something that declines, too.

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How to Transition to Long-Term Work From Home
By Kiely Kuligowski | February 03, 2022

Working from home has become the reality for many American workers. Here's how to transition into long-term remote work.

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Small Business COVID-19 Diaries: Part 3
By Adam Uzialko | February 03, 2022

COVID-19 upended economic activity and disrupted small business owners' lives. Here are stories from real entrepreneurs about how the novel coronavirus pandemic is impacting them.

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5 Ways Small Businesses Can Safeguard Employee Well-Being During a Crisis
By Howard Goldstein | February 03, 2022

Ensuring the physical and mental well-being of your employees is critical for the survival of your business.

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Insider Attacks and How to Prevent Them
By Andrew Martins | February 02, 2022

While most cybersecurity threats come from outside your company, internal issues can cause major breaches as well.

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How to Remote Into Your Computer From Your Mobile Device
By Sean Peek | February 02, 2022

Remote access software was quickly adopted during COVID-19, but businesses will continue to use these tools in the post-pandemic world.

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How to Lower Your Credit Card Processing Fees
By Donna Fuscaldo | February 02, 2022

Are you paying too much for credit card processing? Find out how you can reduce the amount you pay for transactions.

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How to Launch a Home Delivery Business During COVID-19
By Marc Kuo | February 02, 2022

Is your business in a position to pivot to making home deliveries?

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Holiday Shopping Predictions and What They Mean for Businesses
By Sean Peek | February 02, 2022

Businesses are feeling uncertain about the outcome of the most anticipated time of the year: the holiday shopping season. Here are some predictions to inform your strategy.

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What Are Fringe Benefits, and Should You Offer Them?
By Skye Schooley | February 02, 2022

Learn what fringe benefits your business can offer to attract and retain top talent.

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How the FMLA Applies to Your Small Business
By Skye Schooley | February 02, 2022

Understand how the Family and Medical Leave Act applies to your business and what you need to do to comply with its regulations.

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How to Build a Digital Product Ready for Angel/VC Funding Amid the Recession
By Dima Venglinski | February 01, 2022

Entering the market with a new product is not easy. However, it's still worth attempting regardless of challenging market conditions. This guide can help you navigate this process more easily.

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What's the Difference Between a Grant and Business Loan?
By Skye Schooley | February 01, 2022

Learn whether a business grant or business loan is better for your business.

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How to Make Your CRM Your Company's Most Flexible Tool
By Stella Morrison | February 01, 2022

Customer relationship management (CRM) software is a key tool for most modern businesses. Here's how to make your CRM system adapt to your existing business operations.

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What Have We Learned? Business Lessons From COVID-19
By Brian Wallace | February 01, 2022

Do the work now so your business will still be around later.

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Fight Coronavirus Procrastination: How to Boost Your Productivity Working From Home
By Daglar Cizmeci | February 01, 2022

In the unprecedented COVID-19 situation, many companies are forced to work from home, which can encourage procrastination. Let's explore a few tips to maintain productivity and focus at home.

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How to Avoid Mistreating Employees During COVID-19
By Adam Uzialko | February 01, 2022

Many employees feel mistreated by their employers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some ways to support your employees and boost morale amongst your workforce.

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13 Things to Consider Before Starting a Restaurant
By Max Freedman | January 31, 2022

There are several crucial factors that must be planned for and taken into account when you're considering opening a restaurant.