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Jena Kosinski

Jena creates informative and useful content for Patriot's marketing department. She began as a Content Writer in 2021.

How a Unique Value Proposition Can Help Your Business

When you have a passion and start a business based on that passion, you want to be successful. After all, part of opening a business is wanting to turn a profit. But to bring in customers, you have to stand out and show them why they should choose your business over your competition. That’s where […]

6 Ways to Reduce Employee Turnover in Your Business

Here’s a sad truth: Employees come and go. Why? Turnover is a fact of life as a business owner. Staff retention can be a hot-button issue in your company if you have a high turnover rate. And if it’s starting to feel like there’s a revolving door for staff members, it’s time to look at […]

Patriot’s Picks: The Best Small Business Articles

Here are the best small business articles we read in February. We hope you find this advice for business owners as interesting and useful as we did.

Get Ready for a “Brewed Awakening” With This Small-town Coffee Shop

Brennan Francis co-owns Brewed Awakening Vermilion, a local coffee shop in Vermilion, OH. Brewed Awakening Vermilion aims to provide its town with a local, small-town coffee shop that centers on family.

Small Business Trends 2022 and How They Can Help You

Trends come and go, and business trends are not immune to that old adage. But, some trends can benefit your business whether you use them for the short or long term. There are some trends to pay attention to this year. So, what are the small business trends 2022 that you should know?

A collage of Cota Street antiques including a photo of John Regan the owner, the street view of the shop, and some antique offerings at the store.

Vintage Furniture Is Anything But Antiquated at Cota Street Antiques

John Regan is the owner of Cota Street Antiques, a retailer and wholesaler of antique furniture located in Shelton, Washington.

The Employer’s Guidebook to Hosting an Exit Interview

One of the better parts of being an employer is welcoming a new employee to your business. But, on the flip side is the not-so-fun part of watching or letting an employee go. And when key players choose to leave, it may be in your best interest to hold an exit interview. But, what is […]

Uncle Sam’s Accounting Grows with Patriot Payroll

Samuel Otto is the owner of Uncle Sam’s Accounting, an accounting firm in Helenville, Wisconsin. The firm offers tax planning and preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services for both businesses and individuals.

Gone Digital, Staying Digital: 4 Tips for Social Media Optimization

A big part of your goals when running a business is to sell your products or services to gain a profit, right? So, that means that you want to use every way possible to sell, sell, sell. With the rise and massive presence of social media, you might be thinking this is a good way […]

The Downside to Digital Work: How to Terminate a Remote Employee

Hiring employees is exciting. You’re ready to dive in and get to work because you think, “I found the perfect person!” But even in a digital world full of remote employees (thanks, COVID!), you may realize that an employee is no longer a good fit. In that case, it may be time to let them […]