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Business finance: The ultimate guide for non-finance people

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Either way, you’ll need to master the basics of business finance if you want to find success. Even employees not working directly in finance generally need a basic understanding of it to succeed. Nothing exists in a bubble, and business finance is no different. Why is that?

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Friday’s jobs report: Don’t accept simple headlines, finance professor warns

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As a professor of finance , I think these simple storylines aren’t helpful to investors. the previous month, and both nonfarm payrolls and private nonfarm payrolls were lower than anticipated. Total nonfarm payrolls came in way above expectations , at 303,000 jobs created, as did private nonfarm payrolls.

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5 tips for coaching and developing employees through failure

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For example, if sections two and four of a form are incomplete, then finance and payroll are unable to properly track hours worked, which will impact both the employee’s paycheck and his or her PTO accumulation. A new employee, for example, may not understand how an incomplete form affects the process down the line.

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Benefits of outsourcing HR for small businesses

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Most small businesses focus on their product/service team and sales staff in the early years, but someone still needs to run payroll and handle onboarding for new hires. This includes things like payroll administration, employee benefits , HR compliance, and talent acquisition. How does HR Outsourcing work for small businesses?

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The best advice from Inc. 5000 winners on achieving fast growth

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It’s easy to be reactive and say yes to everything when you’re trying to knock out fires, execute quickly and survive to make payroll. Or, worse, companies tend to ask individuals who have other primary (and very specific) skill sets – for example, the head of finance – to oversee HR on the side. What’s wrong with this scenario?

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3 Smart Money Moves to Make Before Starting a Business

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Unsurprisingly, finances are at the top of the planning list. Once you do the prep work and assess your current cash flow and resources, determine whether you can or should finance the business yourself or will need outside capital. Plan for your personal finances. So, where to start? Determine where your funds will come from.

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Semi-Monthly vs. Biweekly Payroll: Which to Choose?

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Semi-Monthly vs. Biweekly Payroll: Which One Suits Your Business? Navigating the different payroll options can be a bit confusing. The distinction between semi-monthly vs biweekly payroll might seem subtle, but it’s crucial to understand for effective payroll management. This can complicate HR bookkeeping.

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