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Learn the three startup criteria you business needs to meet.

The 3 Startup Criteria Your Successful Business Idea Needs to Meet

Mike Kappel | Jun 24, 2016

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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Business Succession Planning for Your Small Company

Mike Kappel | Jun 17, 2016

Whether you own a startup or an established company, you likely focus on growing your business. That’s why it might be hard to think about the day you step down from your leadership role. But, the earlier you start business succession planning, the easier the transition will be. A business succession plan helps you when […]

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Learn about the state of small businesses in the U.S.

The State of Small Businesses in the U.S. [Infographic]

Kaylee DeWitt | May 02, 2016

Small businesses in the U.S. have a big impact on day-to-day American life. It’s difficult for small businesses not to have an impact when there are more than 28 million of them. With that kind of representation, you can’t miss them.

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Lamplighter Brewing Co.

A Startup Is Brewing: The Lamplighter Brewing Co. Story

Aurora de Peralta | Apr 20, 2016

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 speak to our small business customers with #PatriotSpotlight. These customer success stories both celebrate and inspire U.S. small business owners. For this #PatriotSpotlight, we […]

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Should I Start My Own Business?

Mike Kappel | Apr 13, 2016

I started Patriot Software in 1986. It has grown into a fast-paced Saas company that offers full service payroll, cash basis accounting software, and HR software add-ons, but it was nothing fancy back then. When I started my business, it was just me, my fragile little business idea, and the space I could clear around […]

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C’s Get Degrees… and Start Companies

Mike Kappel | Apr 06, 2016

The honest truth is, I’m a pretty average guy by academic standards. When I was in high school, I maintained a B average. In college, in my engineering program, that dropped down to a solid C. If you’re keeping score by the world’s grading standard, I shouldn’t be the owner of a multi-million dollar recruiting […]

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