Insperity

APRIL 9, 2020

Take a deeper, more comprehensive look at the CARES Act with our recent webinar, “Opportunities for Small Businesses,” hosted by Insperity’s Tom Himmer, vice president of customer development. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers additional assistance through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. Eligibility.

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Security Payroll Small Business Mailing 243

BMT Office Administration

JULY 14, 2023

The employer was notified of the theft and notified its bank and the FBI. What’s reasonable depends on the circumstances, of course, but small employers don’t have to spend a bundle on cybersecurity software. Their pay was then rerouted to general-purpose debit cards. The employee was out $8,432.

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Security Payroll Computer Mailing 246

Insperity

JANUARY 27, 2022

Whether you’re a small business or a larger company, you want to do what you can to attract and retain top talent. By creating a thoughtful fringe benefits package, you can start to address those wants and not break the bank. Offering competitive pay is but one way to accomplish that, but there are other things you can do.

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Banking Insurance Government Promotion 246

Vantage Circle

JANUARY 2, 2025

By focusing on the features that align with your business needs, you’ll be well-equipped to improve productivity, keep employees engaged, and achieve your goals without breaking the bank. If your needs surpass what free plans offer, affordable paid solutions can provide the advanced tools you require to grow your business.

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Software Payroll Small Business Reporting 105

Ruby

OCTOBER 5, 2023

If you’re planning to launch a small business or scale an existing one, either way, you need cash. But conventional wisdom suggests that money should come from others before you even think about breaking your piggy bank. They feature a wide range of loan programs and may offer better terms than banks.

Small Business 52

Small Business Banking Customer Service Security 52

Ruby

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Small businesses don’t just survive adversity, they often thrive in it. When a global health crisis caused many small businesses to close, newly formed American companies contributed to a historic peak in new job opportunities. It was a bleak time for all businesses, but small ones seemed disproportionately impacted.

Small Business 52

Small Business Problem-Solving Customer Service Banking 52

Insperity

APRIL 14, 2016

One of the biggest mistakes small business owners make is putting one person in charge of the finances. The person paying the bills should never reconcile the bank statement. Custody of related assets – The person who reconciles the bank statement or credits/edits the invoice. Warning signs of employee theft.

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Supplies Banking Legal Small Business 183

Insperity

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

As a small business owner or office manager, you’re likely already spread thin. As we’ve all become interconnected through technology and the Internet, it’s now easier than ever for small businesses to operate beyond state borders. Doing payroll is yet another task on your list of responsibilities.

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Payroll Software Mailing Administrative Assistance 192

Ruby

MAY 22, 2023

Uncertainty can be really scary for a small business owner. But there are steps you can take to make your business more financially stable and help it survive the more challenging times. In the last few years, when the economy was booming, there was a huge increase in new small businesses.

Small Business 52

Small Business Purchasing Banking Sales 52

Ruby

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Launching a small business is an exciting—and daunting—endeavor! One of the most crucial aspects of any new business enterprise is to acquire sufficient funding. Current SBA loan offers The SBA 7(a) loan is the Small Business Administration’s “most popular product,” writes NerdWallet.

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Small Business Government Banking Purchasing 52

Insperity

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Unfortunately, many small business owners don’t have the budget for big-ticket seminars or workshops, so they assume all company-sponsored professional development is simply out of reach. Sadly, this is often to the detriment of their business, and their bottom line. They’re also a great way to boost employee retention.

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Success

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

“Forty two percent of small businesses are founded by women, but women are only accessing around 6% of lending capital,” says Sophia Bush, actor and entrepreneur. They are now advisers for First Women’s Bank —the first women-founded, owned and run bank in the U.S.

Banking 105

Banking Small Business 105

Attendance Bot

AUGUST 8, 2024

Should you offer banked hours or overtime pay? Let’s explore the options to see what best suits your business. Under this law, there are two easy-to-manage additional work times which are, banked hours and overtime pay. It’s like a banked holiday, time off earned in advance.

Banking 52

Banking Payroll Small Business Flexibility 52

Ruby

JANUARY 16, 2023

million strong, small businesses account for 99.9% of all American businesses. To help support these small but mighty drivers of the American economy—which collectively employ more than 45% of the nation’s labor force—the Small Business Administration offers a variety of business loans to help them grow and succeed.

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Small Business Real Estate Finance Banking 52

Launch Work Places

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Running a business can feel like trying to juggle a million things at once, which is why leaders and managers need to find the right strategies and support to meet their goals. An essential piece is finding online tools for small business owners that help optimize efficiency , productivity, and communication.

Small Business 52

Small Business Software Customer Service Communication 52

Success

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

If you don’t have the personal funds to get your business up and running, you’ll need to look at other sources to raise capital. If you have a preexisting relationship with a bank, start there. Your current bank will already know your creditworthiness. Small Business Administration (e.g., Loans from the U.S.

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Banking Finance Planning Sales 137

Ruby

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Has anyone ever mentioned how important you and your fellow small businesses are to your community? Small businesses not only lend local flavor to the towns and cities they operate in, but they’re also the economic backbone of countless neighborhoods! Collect items for a food bank…or organize your own food drive!

Small Business 52

Small Business Sales Food Promotion 52

Success

OCTOBER 10, 2022

After launching an inclusive salon and accompanying philanthropic organization in Detroit in 2017, their next big project (they’re two of the advisors for First Women’s Bank) combines their decades of philanthropic and entrepreneurial experience. Located in Chicago, it is, quite literally, the first women’s bank in the U.S.:

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Banking Small Business Creativity Networking 111

The Receptionist

JULY 5, 2022

And if you think that your small business is safe from malicious actors, think again. According to this study , 43% of cyber attacks were aimed at small businesses. Perhaps the scariest part of the aforementioned study is that the vast majority of small businesses are unprepared for any cyber attack — both small or large.

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Security Networking Small Business Software 130

Work Life

APRIL 4, 2024

The solid business performance, benefits for workers, and broad appeal should lead more businesses to adopt employee-share ownership structures, but unfortunately the odds are often stacked against employee ownership. Over half of small business owners are near or at retirement age.

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Finance Small Business Banking Government 98

Justworks

MARCH 24, 2016

Whether you have a long runway or have taken out loans to start your company, you know that every dollar counts when it comes to business expenses. In fact, a bank of America survey deduced that 72% of small business owners are concerned about healthcare costs. Maybe you’ve asked yourself if you can afford it.

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Small Business Healthcare Banking 36

Insperity

JULY 8, 2014

And small businesses are disproportionately victimized, according to a recent report by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. The reasons small businesses are at more risk may be a lack of fraud-prevention resources or a lack of oversight. The person paying the bills should never reconcile the bank statement.

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Finance Banking Small Business Supervising 100

Insperity

JANUARY 18, 2018

Because the burden of proof for FLSA compliance lies with the employer, not the employee, it’s vital for businesses to maintain accurate records related to hours worked and wages paid. It’s not uncommon for small businesses to have informal work arrangements, incomplete or non-existent job descriptions, or no employee handbook at all.

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Legal Insurance Salary Maintenance 181

The Receptionist

MARCH 3, 2022

For instance, at small businesses that cannot afford a front desk staffer or at a start-up that has not yet staffed a front office person. Small businesses with less than 25 employee contacts can get started for less than $50 a month — and that includes unlimited visitor check-ins. Does it happen?

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Software Security Manufacturing Small Business 130

Success

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The impact of a cyberattack is so costly that nearly 60% of small businesses go out of business within six months of an attack. When you’re in places like coffee shops, restaurants or even hotels, it’s best to hold off accessing private information such as your bank account or using sensitive logins.

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Security Networking Small Business Banking 128

Vantage Circle

MAY 19, 2022

This feature-rich app helps with accounting, bank statements, and billing-invoicing and improves business intelligence. In addition, to eliminate manual entries, the software directly connects with the bank accounts. It also helps in creating and managing invoices for the business. Key Takeaways.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Or, imagine the case of a bank run in which customers fear, for one reason or another, that their money is not stable at a given bank. Small-business sentiment Ufuk Akcigit, an economics professor at the University of Chicago suggests that small businesses, the biggest collective employer of U.S.

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Small Business Banking Finance Salary 75

Insperity

MAY 19, 2014

While you may think this isn’t doable on your small business budget, providing technology doesn’t have to break the bank. In today’s technology-driven society, competitive candidates expect their employers to keep up with tech trends and provide the latest gadgets to make work more efficient.

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Work Life

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A big chunk of Payoneer’s customers are small companies that are able to do business internationally and sell in local currencies without setting up foreign bank accounts or needing to manage currency conversion. And what we do makes a pretty big difference,” he says.

Real Estate 75

Real Estate Banking Small Business Manufacturing 75

Success

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Solopreneurs and small businesses don’t typically have the budget to hire a digital marketing agency like Single Grain. It’s like going to the bank. You can’t just go to the bank and make withdrawals from the first day. Instagram and Facebook ads) sets them apart from the competition. Build a strong community.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In terms of the office workplace, banks were permitted to become JSCs in the 1830s; the first being the London and Westminster Bank, in 1834. JSCs came into fashion in the 1600s as the costs and risks associated with overseas trading voyages grew.

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Networking Real Estate Banking Manufacturing 114

Insperity

APRIL 4, 2012

Health care costs, already a significant drain on many small businesses, may increase further following the U.S. Many small businesses do the following to help them find lower cost health care: Partner with a reputable Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to gain access to better benefits packages.

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Insurance Small Business Healthcare Banking 100

Success

JULY 26, 2024

On Thursday night, July 18, and into the wee hours of the following morning, a faulty software update reminded us all how dependent we are on the fragile, technology-based infrastructure quietly powering our doctor’s appointments, flight schedules and bank account access. If ATMs and banks are disrupted, you might not be able to obtain money.

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Computer Banking Supplies Software 88

Success

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Client contracts sometimes even require you to have freelance business insurance. Business insurance for freelancers can be confusing According to a survey by Next Insurance , “40% of small business owners said it’s more stressful to understand insurance than taxes.”

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Insperity

OCTOBER 20, 2013

Even small businesses sponsor high school baseball teams or designate days when they’ll offer a percentage of their proceeds to a specific charity. If you’re in the food industry, you might support your local food bank. Vet organizations through services like guidestar.org or the Better Business Bureau. Do your homework.

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Food Banking Reporting Small Business 113

BMT Office Administration

MARCH 13, 2024

They Get Rid of Cumbersome Paperwork Small businesses that are still doing manual payroll deal with mountains of paperwork, including employee schedules, time cards, odometer readings, and more. This can be a downside for small businesses lacking the budget to pay for third-party training programs.

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Payroll Software Small Business Construction 147

Work Life

JUNE 28, 2024

We’re in the midst of a post-pandemic small business revival: Americans have started more new businesses last year than ever since data collection started. New data from my company, Gusto, shows that women started half of all new businesses in 2023. Female entrepreneurs are a major driver of that growth.

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