Small business owners have certainly been through the ringer in 2020. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was a lifeline many business owners were willing to grab, but there were some strings attached. Complicated rules and unanswered questions left many people scrambling.
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Rachel Blakely-Gray
Rachel Blakely-Gray has spent more than a decade writing about payroll, payroll taxes, and accounting for small business owners at Patriot Software. As Content Manager, she covers everything from multi-state payroll tax filing to 1099 reporting requirements, translating IRS and state regulations into plain English.
Turn up the Holiday Cheer With a Company Shutdown This Year (Plus Save on Overhead)
October 20, 2020What does a holiday company shutdown have to do with lower overhead and COVID-19? Turns out, a lot. Major corporations like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart have already announced store closures for Thanksgiving 2020 due to the pandemic.
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What Kind of Support Can You Get for Starting a Veteran-owned Small Business?
October 8, 2020If you have a veteran-owned small business, you may be eligible for special training, loans, and contracting opportunities. Read on to learn what types of options are available to veteran entrepreneurs as well as eligibility requirements.
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Your Business Doesn’t Have to Be a “Danger Zone” to Need PPE in the Workplace
October 5, 2020Whether your employees work at an office, laboratory, warehouse, or worksite, the workplace can be dangerous. And as an employer, you’re responsible for protecting your employees from hazards in the workplace.
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Small Business Exit Strategies: A Brief Rundown of Your Way Out
October 2, 2020When you first start a business, the last thing you’re thinking about is leaving it. But, life gets in the way of plans. That’s why you need an exit strategy before starting your small business. Exit strategies help make sure you, your business, and investors are protected.
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What Is a Waiting Period for Employee Benefits (Like Health Insurance)?
September 28, 2020Businesses, insurance companies, and the government all use waiting periods. If you provide company-sponsored benefits to employees, you might decide to set a waiting period. So, what is it?
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Patriot Software Implements Machine Learning to Simplify Accounting
September 15, 2020Canton, OH Patriot Software, an accounting software and payroll company, has implemented machine learning through the launch of its “Smart Suggestion” feature.
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How Does Unemployment Work for Employers When a Former Employee Files a Claim?
September 11, 2020Letting employees go is never easy. But if you’re dealing with staggering profits, unproductive workers, or the effects of COVID-19, you might not have a choice. When your employees become unemployed, they may be eligible for unemployment benefits. But, how does unemployment work for employers? What are your responsibilities?
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Should You Give the Cost-plus Pricing Strategy a Go?
September 10, 2020Setting product or service prices is arguably one of the biggest yet most challenging decisions you can make. Some businesses use the cost-plus pricing strategy to reach a price that’s justifiable.
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Patriot Releases Features for Better and Faster Accounting
August 25, 2020Canton, OH Patriot Software, an accounting software and payroll company, continues to hone in on user needs by ramping up feature releases in three main areas of its accounting software.
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