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Business Formation

How to get an EIN from the IRS (and why it’s free)

An EIN is your business’s federal tax ID, and the IRS issues it for free. Learn when you need one, how to apply and what to avoid.

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Small Business Tips

Setting business goals you will actually track this year

Most yearly goals fade by spring. Here is a simple approach to setting business goals you can measure, review and actually reach.

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Payments

Holiday season: protecting your business from payment fraud

Busy holiday sales bring more fraud attempts. Learn practical steps to protect your card payments, handle chargebacks and keep customer data safe.

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Cybersecurity

Phishing emails: how to spot them before your team clicks

Phishing emails are the most common way into a small business. Learn the warning signs and simple steps to protect your team.

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Bookkeeping & Finance

Year-end bookkeeping checklist for small businesses

Close out the year with clean books. This checklist covers reconciliations, receivables, payroll records and what to gather for your CPA.

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Credit

How to read your credit report line by line

Your credit report is full of codes and sections. Here is how to read each part, spot errors and dispute them for free.

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Bookkeeping & Finance

Five signs your small business has outgrown spreadsheets

Spreadsheets are a great start, but they have limits. Here are five signs it is time to move your books to a real system.

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Business Formation

What a registered agent does (and why Florida requires one)

Every Florida LLC and corporation needs a registered agent. Learn what the role involves, the rules, and how to choose the right one.

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Technology & IT

Windows 10 support has ended: what small offices should do now

Windows 10 stopped getting free security updates on October 14, 2025. Here is a practical plan for small offices still running it.

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Business Formation

Florida LLC vs. corporation: how to choose the right structure

LLC or corporation? Compare cost, paperwork, ownership and flexibility so you can pick the Florida structure that fits your business.