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Detecting counterfeit money.

March 25, 2025

How to Detect Counterfeit Money: Ultimate Guide

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Counterfeit money is currency produced by someone other than the government intended to deceive the recipient into believing it is authentic. The Federal Reserve’s 2025 report estimates around $30 million worth of US currency (or 1 in 40,000 notes) is counterfeit. This is why learning
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March 25, 2025

How to Create a Social Media Marketing Strategy for Small Businesses

In the six years since I started doing social media & marketing for startups, it’s safe to say plenty has changed. New players have entered the field (hello, Bluesky and Threads), while old players have undergone pretty major changes (Twitter becoming X, TikTok’s near-death and
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March 21, 2025

Lead Tracking for Sales Success: 5 Steps (+ Free Template)

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Lead tracking is storing, organizing, and updating prospect data and sales activity information. To perform this process, you’ll need a sales leads tracking tool and then start by defining the types of data you want to collect. Once that’s established, keep the information updated as you
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March 21, 2025

How to Set Up Direct Deposit for Employees (+ Free Template)

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Direct deposit is a secure and efficient way to pay employees by electronically transferring wages into their bank accounts. This eliminates the need for paper checks and ensures timely payments. If you’re wondering how to set up direct deposit for employees, this guide will walk

March 14, 2025

How to Start a Small Business: An Ultimate Guide

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Starting a small business involves coming up with a business idea, testing the idea, writing a business plan, acquiring funding, choosing a business structure, registering the business, getting it insured, making key hires, setting up systems, and finally, marketing and promoting it. Whether you’re starting a
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February 26, 2025

How To Set Up QuickBooks Online for Nonprofits

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In this article, I’ll guide you through setting up QuickBooks Online for nonprofits, from getting a QuickBooks Online plan and modifying the account setting to creating products and services and setting up classes and locations. The process ensures your income and expense information is perfectly
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February 19, 2025

FUTA Taxes & Form 940 Instructions

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The Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) tax is what employers pay the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to fund the unemployment program that pays eligible workers who have lost their jobs. This is separate from state unemployment taxes (SUTA). Federal regulations only require employers to pay
Writing a press release.

January 27, 2025

How to Send a Press Release in 6 Steps (+ Tips & Template)

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Press releases play an important role in getting the word out about your business but they don’t just grant you wide visibility, they also help build your credibility as a brand. When people read about your business in the paper or see it in the
Businessman about to write in a check.

January 15, 2025

How to Close a Business Checking Account in 8 Steps [+ Free Checklist]

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If you have a business checking account you aren’t using regularly or are dissatisfied with your current bank, it may be time to close your account. This will help you avoid dormant account fees. In this guide, I’ll outline the process of how to close
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January 15, 2025

Personnel File: Documents to Include (+ Free Checklists)

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A personnel file is a paper or electronic folder kept for each employee—new, existing, and past—that contains HR and payroll documents. The documents within an employee personnel file should cover the entire employment lifecycle, from offer letters and W-4 forms to performance reviews and termination
Writing a job description.

January 13, 2025

How to Write a Job Description: Tips, Examples & Free Template

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A job description explains the work duties and requirements of a particular job role within your company. It should also include details about your company culture, as well as the compensation and benefits offered for the position. Once created, it can be published on a
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January 10, 2025

How to Do Payroll in Maine: An Employer’s Guide

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To do payroll in Maine, it’s important to know its state payroll laws, especially for seasonal businesses. The state charges income tax from 5.8% to 7.15%, and its unemployment insurance tax runs from 0.22% to 5.69% (adjusted rate). In addition to rules for seasonal jobs,
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