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October 12, 2023

How to Hire a Bookkeeper: Considerations + Free Job Template

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When finding a bookkeeper for your small business, you need someone who is trustworthy and able to keep your company’s financial details confidential. A worker in this role must have extreme attention to detail; otherwise, your company’s financial picture may be skewed, leading to poor
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October 10, 2023

Ecommerce Shipping & Handling Guide [+ Free Checklists]

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Ecommerce shipping is more than just sending packages; it's a make-or-break aspect of your business strategy that can set you apart from competitors and build customer loyalty. Shoppers today expect quick, affordable, and hassle-free shipping options, which can be tricky to balance with operational costs. We’ll
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October 10, 2023

What Is a W-4 Form? How It Works & How to Guide Employees

A W-4 Form, or Employee’s Withholding Certificate, gives you the information you need to determine how much money to withhold from your employees’ paychecks each pay period to pay their income taxes. Employees must fill it out properly and submit it to you before their
A man holding a baby.

October 9, 2023

Paternity Leave Policy & Laws (+ Free Templates)

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Having a strong paternity leave policy in place will notify employees of their rights for leave and pay as well as keep your business compliant with federal, state, and FMLA laws. A paternity leave policy that is part of your company handbook and paid-time-off (PTO) leave

October 9, 2023

How to Start a Small Business: An Ultimate Guide

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Whether you’re starting a part-time business or quitting your corporate job to create your dream biz, you’ll find information in this guide to help you succeed. Throughout this article, you’ll learn how to start a small business from experts in finance, legal, marketing, human resources,
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October 9, 2023

W-2 vs W-4: Differences & When to Use Each

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The W-2 and W-4 forms are important IRS documents for your business and staff. Form W-4 provides information about how much tax should be withheld from your employees’ paychecks, while Form W-2 is used to report annual income and taxes to the IRS. In this
Employee being oriented.

October 9, 2023

How to Conduct New Employee Orientation (+ Free Checklist)

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The new employee orientation is the first official experience new hires have with their employers after joining the team. It should offer a good introduction to the company’s culture and the employee’s job duties, provide an opportunity to complete any required paperwork, and include presentations,
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October 5, 2023

Vacancy Rate Calculator: A Full Guide for Investors

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A vacancy rate represents the percentage of unoccupied units in a multi-unit rental property. It is a helpful indicator for determining if a rental property is performing well and whether it is or will be a profitable investment. To understand more about what a vacancy
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October 3, 2023

What Is an Employee Attendance Policy? (+ Free Template)

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Employee attendance policies are company documents, often part of your handbook, that clearly define attendance requirements at your company. These should include definitions, indicate how employees may be disciplined for violations of the policy, and an employee acknowledgement. For an example of how to draft yours,
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October 3, 2023

How to Do Payroll in Alaska: What Employers Need to Know

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Unlike most states, Alaska has no state income tax, but it does charge state unemployment taxes (SUTA), as is typical. Its payroll and HR laws are straightforward, although the child labor laws should be reviewed. There’s also a law concerning paying for transportation into and
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October 2, 2023

How to Conduct a Payroll Audit [+ Checklist & Video]

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Conducting a payroll audit helps ensure your payroll process complies with labor, accounting, and tax laws. Further, regular payroll audits reduce occurrences of fraud, embezzlement, and wage theft. To help strengthen your financial controls and address potential issues, you can use our free customizable payroll
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October 2, 2023

How to Do Payroll in Georgia: Guide for Employers

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Paying employees in Georgia is more straightforward than in more complex states like California. The primary difference is that the state requires employers to pay state income taxes. Understanding how to do payroll in Georgia requires understanding these nuances and other unique payroll laws of
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