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Maria Tanski-Phillips

Maria creates helpful and practical content for Patriot’s marketing department. She began as a content writer in 2018.

Got Conflict? Here’s How to Keep the Peace in a Family-run Business

A whopping 90% of businesses in the United States are family-owned or controlled. And if you fall into the 90%, you know how challenging it can be to keep the peace while running a family business. From minor disputes to full-on squabbles, the last thing you want to do is ignore family problems if they […]

5 Problems That Cause Unnecessary Workplace Drama

Conflict in the workplace costs employers roughly $359 billion in paid hours each year. Yes, you read that right—$359 billion. But, what kinds of problems are causing businesses billions of dollars per year? We’ve pinpointed the main problems that cause unnecessary workplace drama. Read on to learn what problems you should keep your eyes peeled […]

Running Out of Steam? Here are 6 Tips for Keeping the Momentum in Your Business

When you think about the word “momentum,” you may have flashbacks about your days in science or physics class. Momentum is often defined as mass in motion. But, momentum doesn’t just belong in science. It also has a place in business.

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Toaster Party Gives Children a Safe Way to Experiment With Technology

For the December small business spotlight, we spoke with John Feghali, co-founder of Toaster Party Inc.

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Don’t Fret! Here Are the Top 10 Concerns of Small Business Owners

As a business owner, you pour your heart and soul into your company. But along with that passion and drive typically come plenty of worries. How am I going to juggle all of my responsibilities? What if my business doesn’t survive another year? If you’re fretting, you’re not alone. Read on to learn the top […]

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Life Is the Bubbles for The Soap Chest

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!

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6 Ideas for Improving Company Culture and Bettering Your Workplace

Your company culture says a lot about your small business. A good workplace culture can help you retain top talent and grow your business. But, poor company culture can leave you with high turnover rates and low employee morale.

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Combating Remote Employee Isolation During the Coronavirus Era

The coronavirus has brought on a lot of “new normals,” one of which is remote work. With more employees working from home now than ever, employee isolation and loneliness are on the rise. To help your workforce combat employee isolation while working remotely, learn how to prevent it and the signs to look out for.

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Get the In-cider Scoop on This Boss Business

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!

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Communication at Work: 6 Top Tips for Connecting Your Remote Team

In the matter of a few weeks, the percentage of remote workers doubled from 31% to 62%, thanks to the coronavirus outbreak. Maybe your team was already used to working from home before COVID-19 struck. Or, maybe your business is gearing up for 100% remote work for the post-pandemic era. Whatever the case may be, […]