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Technology & IT

Microsoft 365 for small businesses: getting more from what you pay for

Many small businesses use Microsoft 365 only for email and Word. Here is how to get more value from the tools you already pay for, safely.

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Marketing

Getting found on Google: local SEO basics

Local SEO helps nearby customers find you when they search. Here are the basics: your Google Business Profile, consistent listings, reviews and your website.

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Bookkeeping & Finance

Cash flow vs. profit: why a profitable business can still run short

Profit on paper does not always mean cash in the bank. Learn why the two differ and how to keep your business from running short.

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Technology & IT

Do you need a custom app or an off-the-shelf tool?

Before you pay for a custom app, make sure an existing tool will not do the job. Here is a simple way to decide between building and buying.

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Credit

Disputing credit report errors: what the law allows

You have the right to dispute errors on your credit report for free. Here is how the process works and what the law does and does not allow.

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Websites

Website speed: why it matters and how to improve it

A slow website costs you visitors before they ever read a word. Learn why speed matters and the practical fixes that make the biggest difference.

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Payments

PCI compliance basics for businesses that take cards

If you accept credit or debit cards, PCI DSS applies to you. Here is what it means, what changed with version 4.0 and how to keep card data safe.

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Business Formation

What happens when your business is served with a lawsuit

Being served with a lawsuit is stressful, but a calm, organized response protects your business. Here is what service of process means and what to do first.

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Marketing

Social media for small businesses: consistency beats volume

You do not need to post every hour. A steady, realistic schedule on the right platforms does more for a small business than bursts of activity.

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Bookkeeping & Finance

Hiring your first employee: setting up payroll the right way

Your first hire changes your paperwork. Here is how to set up payroll, withholding and records correctly from the very first paycheck.