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2021 tax deduction checklist: 10 expenses small business owners can write off

Ruby

Although it may sound like a ton of paperwork (which, to be clear, it is), this time of year also presents tons of savings opportunities for small businesses like yours. With January in the bag, most small business owners have sent out tax forms to their employees and independent contractors.

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Using customer personas for small business success.

Ruby

Your small business might have two customer personas, or you might need twenty. If you don’t have personas for your small business yet, now’s always a good time to start! Are they working out of home offices, small offices, or coworking spaces? Do your customers use smartphones?

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Co-working spaces: What every employer needs to know

Insperity

The benefits to co-working spaces may seem obvious to the self-employed or very small business owner who wants something more professional than a coffee shop in which to work. But what about co-working for larger companies? Opportunities to network with potential clients, vendors and new employees.

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5 Productivity Products and Services to Boost Company Morale

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Businesses have had an eye on improving products meant to help make life as a business owner much easier, whether you are overseeing thousands of employees or decorating your own cubicle. Verizon Business Checks does just that for free, year-round.

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7 PEO benefits that can save you money

Insperity

For small businesses, it’s worth finding out if your PEO sponsors a 401(k) plan that would allow your employees to defer compensation for retirement while taking advantage of employer matching or other contributions. Retirement plans. This can make compliance quite tedious, especially when you have employees in multiple states.

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You’ve Been Running Your Home Business the Wrong Way: Here Are Tips To Change the Game

Productivityist

Investing in virtual addresses for home-based business is beneficial for your business. When you invest in this, you can get rid of the bills and expenses of having a home office. This also works when you share space with other businesses, such as an office building or retail storefront.

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25 Holiday Gift Ideas That Support Minority-Owned Businesses

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Thousands of small businesses were left reeling during the pandemic—either closing permanently or temporarily—and minority-owned small businesses bore the brunt of the impact. For the kitchen table turned office. Buying a gift for someone who works from home ? Grovemade Laptop Stand.