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Passing the Reins Is All in the Family for This Small Business

July 29, 2026

At Patriot Software, we’re committed to providing accounting and payroll software that lets small business owners keep their time and money for what they love: running their business! Our #PatriotSpotlight customer success stories celebrate and inspire U.S. small business owners across the country. For the December small business spotlight, we spoke to Dianna Borges, owner […]

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8 Not-so-tricky Tips for Starting a Business, from Successful Small Business Owners

July 29, 2026

What’s the magic formula for business success? Well (cue incorrect buzzer noise from game show), there isn’t one. But there are tips for starting a business that you can use to reach your unique business success formula.

Affordable Customer Retention Strategies That Build Long-term Loyalty

April 1, 2026

Locating new customers isn’t easy for many businesses. It’s a real skill that can take time to master and is an important factor in generating new revenue streams and increasing brand awareness.

Map of the USA, split by different time zones

What Are the Different Time Zones in the USA, and Why Do Businesses Care?

March 11, 2026

Do you have time zone fatigue? If you have one employee working in California, another in Wisconsin, and another in Maine, you’re probably already familiar with the condition. To get through the confusion, you need a cheat sheet to understand the different time zones in the USA. And, voila! It has arrived.

Woman learning about new algorithm changes on laptop.

Adapting Your SEO Approach to New Algorithm Changes

November 7, 2025

Adaptation is a crucial component of all long-term marketing strategies. Customer tastes change, new trends start to emerge, and more advanced technologies may mean that business development strategies are no longer as efficient as they could be.

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Small Business Saturday 2025: A Big Deal Year-round

November 5, 2025

Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday (SBS) is a staple in the post-Thanksgiving shopping weekend. For over a decade, Small Business Saturday has been a great way for small businesses to generate revenue and get back in touch with their communities. And Small Business Saturday 2025 is no exception.

Entrepreneur filming short-form videos for his business.

Visual Storytelling in Under a Minute: Techniques for Crafting Engaging Short-form Videos

September 24, 2025

Starting your own business can feel like you’re shouting into the void. You’re filled with ideas, enthusiastic about the possibilities, and ready to just get started and help people. But how can you make sure they actually notice you?

Two workers learning how to calculate cost per lead.

How to Calculate Cost Per Lead to Maximize Your Business Expenses

February 3, 2025

You already know that leads are vital to your business’s future. And you can’t bring in quality leads without spending money on marketing. You’ve got to speculate to accumulate, right? But do you know how much it actually costs to generate a single lead?

Business owner learning about employee flight risk.

Navigating Employee Flight Risk: Signs and Strategies for Retention

September 24, 2024

Over 25% of U.S. workers quit their jobs in 2023. Do you need help retaining top talent in your business? Look at your employee flight risk to determine how likely an employee will leave your company.

Team reviewing finance in project management.

Finance in Project Management: Definition, Challenges, and Ways to Improve

September 11, 2024

Managing a project’s finances is essential to successful project delivery. Yet, only 34% of projects are completed mostly or always on budget. That means nearly 66% of completed projects are within their planned budget. That’s a lot of financial failure.

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