As you dive into expanding your company, you enter new, unfamiliar territory. Consider some of the following points on how to open a second business location.
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Tips vs. Auto Gratuities (aka Service Charges): Why It Matters for Payroll
March 3, 2026If your employees earn money directly from customers—at a restaurant, salon, hotel, or bar—you already know how confusing tip reporting can be. The IRS draws a very specific line between tips and service charges (aka auto-gratuities), and the difference affects payroll taxes, employee reporting, and even year-end W-2s. Let’s break it down in plain English. […]
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How to Fill Out Form 941 (2026): Step-by-step Instructions to Fill Out Form 941
March 2, 2026If you have employees, you likely need to fill out and file Form 941 each quarter. Form 941 is jam-packed with different sections and calculations, which leaves room for errors. Avoid major Form 941 mistakes and learn how to fill out Form 941 line by line here.
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How to Get More Clients for Your Accounting Firm: 8 Tips
March 2, 2026Want to win over some new clients? If so, you have to be willing to put in a little elbow grease. Sure, growing your client base doesn’t happen overnight. But with a little research, the right marketing strategies, and a few tips (eight to be exact), you can expand your client base in no time. […]
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Looking to Expand? Here’s How to Open an Online Store for Your Brick-and-mortar
March 2, 2026It’s no secret that there’s been an increasing shift towards digital buying, which COVID-19 helped further speed up. So if you want to digitize your brick-and-mortar, learn how to open an online store.
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With This Guide, You’ll Be a Reference Check Pro in No Time
March 2, 2026As an employer, you’re responsible for going through the hiring process and finding top-notch employees who fit in with your work culture. But to do that, you have to do a little homework. Many businesses use a reference check to dive deeper into an applicant’s employment past and find out if they’re fit for the […]
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How Long Does Payroll Take to Process?
March 2, 2026When it comes to running payroll, you know there’s a whole process that goes into it. You need to determine your employees’ hours worked, do some calculations, and give out wages. And, you must give yourself ample time to ensure employees receive said wages on payday. So, how long does payroll take to process?
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How to Prorate Salary in 4 Steps
March 2, 2026Hiring salaried employees can eliminate some of the guesswork out of wage calculations. Typically, an employee earning a salary receives the same amount each pay period. But, what happens when an employee takes an unpaid day of work? In these situations, you must know how to prorate salary.
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How to Hire Employees Who Are the Best of the Best
February 28, 2026Do you know how to hire employees? What all goes into the hiring process? For starters … a lot. Too much for one regular article to cover, which is why I’ve written this mega article.
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How to Start an E-commerce Business from Scratch
February 27, 2026Thanks to the evolution of technology, you can run your business all behind a computer screen nowadays. If you like the idea of running a business online, then an e-commerce business might be a good fit for you. Read on to learn how to start an e-commerce business and tips for successfully building an online […]
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