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How to Take Your Home-based Business Into an Office

For many, operating a business from home is a convenient and enjoyable way to make a living. No wonder there are nearly 15 million home businesses in the U.S. alone—that’s half of all businesses in the country.

Passing the Business Baton: 5 Steps to Put the “Success” in Business Succession

Whether you’re planning on passing the business baton to one of your family members, employees, or an external expert, you need to prepare your business for the future.

6 Ways to Encourage Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

According to a recent ZipRecruiter study, 86% of job seekers keep an eye out for workplace diversity when looking for a job. But candidates aren’t the only ones who value diversity and inclusion in the workplace—your current staff does, too.

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Pets and Owners Can Take a Load Off With Zen Dog Mobile Spa

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 our January small business spotlight, we spoke to Michael Gee, co-owner […]

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5 Ways to Drive Employee Career Development in the Workplace

As your company grows, your employees should grow with it. But, employees can’t grow along with your business if you don’t give them the opportunity to.

7 Ways to Protect Your Small Business’s Financial Information

From employee payroll to customer transactions, there are numerous opportunities for hackers to steal your small business’s financial data. However, in the fast-paced business world, there’s no time to waste when handling a data breach. Unlike larger corporations, your business likely doesn’t have an armory of security tools. However, there are countless, low-cost measures you […]

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How to Improve Business: Achieving Better Results in 2020

Another year, another chance to grow your small business. So, do you want to know how to improve business? Unfortunately, there’s no magic formula for achieving better business results. You can, however, set yourself up for success now and throughout the year.

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We Asked 700+ Experts, and THIS Is How to Keep Your Top Talent

Are you worried about your best employees leaving your small business? If so, you’re not alone. Building and hanging onto a team of hardworking employees is a worry that most business owners share. Do you know how to keep your top talent in the new year and beyond?

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How to Boost Your Sales With Instagram: A Small Business Guide

Instagram is one of the most widely used social media platforms today. According to Instagram data, more than 200 million Instagram users visit at least one business profile daily, and 60% of people say they use the platform to discover new products. Here are five ways to increase and boost your sales on Instagram.

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