Hiring employees can be exciting, especially if it means your business is growing. But if you’re hiring someone under 18 years old, you need to know child labor laws. Why? Because the employment of minors carries stricter regulations than adult employment. Not to mention, ignoring child labor laws can result in penalties from the federal […]
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How’s Your Business Doing? Calculate Year-over-year Growth to Find Out
August 19, 2026Do you know how your business is performing this year compared to last? No? Calculate year-over-year growth to find out.
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How Tracking Aging of Accounts Receivable Can Help Your Business
August 17, 2026If you offer credit to customers at your small business, you have accounts receivable (AR). Sometimes customers pay on time, while other times they do not. Aging of accounts receivable comes into play when a customer has a past due invoice. Keep reading to learn all about aging of AR and how it can help […]
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What Is 501(c)(3) Status?
August 17, 2026If you operate a nonprofit organization, you may be eligible to apply for tax-exempt status, such as 501(c)(3) status. Learn what is 501(c)(3) status, types of 501(c)(3) organizations, and how to apply for 501(c)(3) status.
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How to Set up Payroll for a Small Business
July 28, 2026Hired your first employee? Check. Set a start date? Check. Ready to process payroll? Not quite yet. Before you can start paying your employees, there are a few steps you need to know and some terms to learn. This handy payroll 101 guide explains how to set up payroll the right way so you can […]
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How to Seamlessly Convert Contractors to Employees
June 24, 2026At some point, you might need to convert an independent contractor to an employee.
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The Best Guide to Paying and Managing Out-of-State Remote Employees (2026)
June 24, 2026Remote work is becoming more common. If you hire remote workers who work in a different state than where your business is located, you need to know how to handle pay and employment issues.
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When Are Federal Payroll Taxes Due?
March 5, 2026Key Takeaways − FUTA deposits are generally quarterly when your quarterly FUTA liability exceeds $500; if it’s under $500 for the quarter, roll it forward. If it’s under $500 for the entire year, you can pay with Form 940 by January 31. Federal income tax withholding, Social Security, and Medicare (FICA) deposits follow either a […]
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Can You Pay Employees Late? What to Do If You Can’t Make Payroll
March 3, 2026Help, I can’t pay my employees! If this thought has ever crossed your mind, you know how scary it can be. Realizing you can’t make payroll might make you feel anxious, embarrassed, and helpless.
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How to Increase Net Profit
February 26, 2026Would you like your business to earn more? Of course you do! When you learn how to increase net profit, your business will have more money after expenses and become more stable.
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