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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!
I Hate Raising Prices!
After 30+ years in business, my companies have developed a reputation for having low prices. We may not be the rock-bottom lowest-priced vendor, but the price that we charge our customers for the value we provide them is always unmatched by our competitors. Here’s why we deliberately keep our prices low and avoid price increases […]
How to Come up With an Executive Development Game Plan
Strong leaders help carry a business toward success by reducing turnover and boosting profits. Poor leaders? Not so much. In fact, bad managers cost businesses billions of dollars annually. This is why executive development is oh-so important in businesses of all sizes.
Small Business Saturday 2020 Is a Big Deal All Year Long
Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday (SBS) is a staple in the post-Thanksgiving shopping weekend. But for Small Business Saturday 2020, things may look a little different.
Patriot’s Picks: The Best Small Business Articles
Here are the best small business articles we read in September. We hope you find this advice for business owners as interesting and useful as we did.
5 Reasons Why Employee Wellness Programs Fail
In today’s hyper-competitive talent market, it’s increasingly difficult for employers to attract, engage, and retain employees. Based on a 2018 survey, one in two employees would like to experience a greater focus on well-being at their company, which includes physical, psychological, and financial wellness. With this, it is unsurprising that wellness programs at work and […]
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.
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.