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Pastries with Passion: The Bubble and Brown Bakery Story

At Patriot Software, we’re committed to providing online accounting and payroll software that lets entrepreneurs keep their time and money for what they love: running their small businesses. Each month, we put the #PatriotSpotlight on our small business customers. These stories both celebrate and inspire U.S. small business owners. For this month’s #PatriotSpotlight, we spoke […]

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7 Simple Ways to Prevent Burnout

Do you ever lose motivation during day-to-day operations at your small business? When your energy starts to fade, your company could suffer. To stay focused on your success, use ways to prevent burnout. Ways to prevent burnout at your small business As a small business owner, there are times when it’s difficult to stay motivated. Try […]

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How to Pitch to Investors

If you’re like many small business owners, you use your personal savings, startup business credit cards, and small business loans to fund your company. But, sometimes, you need more funding to grow. How to pitch to investors Once you find the right private investors for your small business, you will need to plan for a […]

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How to Catch Customers with Pokémon GO Marketing: The Square Cup Story

In barely a week, Pokémon GO—the smartphone app from Niantic Inc. and the PokémonCo.—has caught 21 million daily active users in the U.S. alone. Released on July 6 in the United States, the app has lured millions of people out into public spaces in search of Pokémon. Could your small business use Pokémon GO marketing […]

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How to Hire Great Employees

As a small business owner, it’s important to get hiring right the first time. With few employees, everyone needs to have the skills required to get the job done. It’s critical to attract good candidates that fit with your company. Do you know how to hire great employees? How to Hire Great Employees But, to […]

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4 Tips for Marketing to Existing Customers

In the early stages of building your business, you use marketing to attract new customers. You need to keep customers coming back. That’s why marketing to existing customers is essential for your small business. Your current customers are often your most predictable buyers. And, marketing to current customers is less expensive. In fact, depending on […]

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The 3 Startup Criteria Your Successful Business Idea Needs to Meet

It’s easy to come up with a business idea. You can copy an already successful business. Or, you can build on something you are passionate about. However, it’s difficult to come up with a successful business idea that will lead to a thriving organization. Today, my companies sell recruiting software, payroll software, and accounting software, […]

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