Using a 401(k) to start a business is possible if you’re looking for financing outside of a business loan. While 401(k) accounts are primarily used for retirement savings, they can also be used for business purposes in the form of a rollover for business startups (ROBS), a 401(k) loan, or a regular 401(k) withdrawal. Depending…
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How to Create a Performance Improvement Plan (+ Template)
A performance improvement plan (PIP) is a management tool for creating a roadmap to help an underperforming employee succeed. Whether an employee is failing to meet their objectives or has excessive tardiness that must be corrected, a PIP provides a structured path for strengthening their performance. A well-crafted performance plan is beneficial for both the…
How to Make a WordPress Website in 9 Steps
WordPress is one of the world’s most popular content management systems (CMS). It’s not as user-friendly as site builders like Wix and Squarespace, but it is possible to learn how to make a WordPress website yourself. First, you’ll need to get hosting and a domain, choose a theme, customize your site’s branding, pages, and menus,…
How to Integrate QuickBooks with HubSpot
I’ll show you how to integrate QuickBooks with HubSpot, which allows you to synchronize your accounting and CRM data between the two software. I’ll walk you through each step—from connecting the platforms to selecting what data to sync and how to configure the data before bringing them over to QuickBooks Online or HubSpot. I’ll also…
How to Do Payroll in Michigan: An Employer’s Guide
When processing Michigan payroll, there are a couple of items to be aware of—the required local and state taxes that need to be remitted and the application of the Michigan Paid Family Leave Law. Below are the basic steps to processing payroll (along with a handy checklist so you don’t miss anything), with an emphasis…
How to Import Credit Card Transactions Into QuickBooks Online
I’ll guide you on how to import credit card transactions into QuickBooks Online. You’ll want to navigate to the Banking Center, where you can import transactions automatically by connecting your credit card account to QuickBooks. I’ll also explain how to manually import your credit card transactions If your credit card isn’t supported by QuickBooks or…
How to Set Up Products and Services Options in QuickBooks Online
In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to set up products and services in QuickBooks Online. I’ll cover how to navigate to the Products and services section where you can adjust options for displaying product and service information on sales forms and tracking product quantity and price. If you’re instead looking to add products…
6 Legit Ways to Get a Free Email Domain
If you’re looking to get a free email domain, you’ve come to the right place. But first, a disclaimer: very few platforms provide a 100% free domain for email addresses with no strings attached. They’ll mostly come as freebies with your email host, website builder, or even your domain registrar, so there will likely still…