Learning how to check email address owners’ information increases the chance that your message reaches its intended recipients and protects you from falling for email phishing scams. The most common ways to check the details of an email address owner include using Google Search, a browser extension, and social media. Explore how to trace an…
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How to Use Microsoft Teams Breakout Rooms
Microsoft Teams breakout rooms enable a meeting organizer to split participants into smaller groups. They serve as sub-meeting spaces for brainstorming, side conversations, and small group discussions. Learn how to use breakout rooms in Microsoft Teams and explore the steps for managing participants, joining ongoing meetings, and making the most of this feature. Microsoft Teams…
How to Accept Credit Card Payments Online for Free in 2025
As credit card transaction fees continue to rise, so does the cost of doing business. Unfortunately, there is no absolutely free way to accept payments online for free. In 2025, merchants pay anywhere between 1.5% and 3.5% for every credit card sale, and online transaction fees tend to be more expensive. So, if you’ve been…
How to Create a Business Email With Outlook in 5 Easy Steps
To create an Outlook business email, you’ll need a custom email domain, aka what comes after the “@” symbol in your email (like “@fitsmallbusiness.com” instead of “@outlook.com”). You can get that by upgrading to a Microsoft 365 Business plan, which also comes with Microsoft’s productivity tools, including Microsoft Word and Excel and its cohorts. After…
FUTA Taxes & Form 940 Instructions
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 a maximum of 6% on each employee’s first $7,000 of…
How to Create a Google Business Page in 4 Easy Steps + Tips
Creating a Google Business profile or page is one of the most underrated marketing strategies I always recommend to small business owners—especially if you’re just building your online presence. A Google Business page helps people in the local community discover your business online. More than that, it gives you a way to collect reviews and…
How to Accept Credit Card Payments Online in 5 Easy Steps
Small businesses wanting to expand to online sales will need to sign up with a traditional merchant services provider or payment processor to accept online payments. These companies provide the technology that allows online platforms (such as websites) to securely process credit card payments. Taking credit card payments online involves selecting a payment processor, setting…
Warehouse Layout Design Planning in 2025: Ultimate Guide for SMBs
This article discusses the importance of an efficient warehouse layout, shows the common warehouse layout patterns, and the steps involved in designing one. It also gives best practices for designing a warehouse floor plan. The Importance of Warehouse Layout Design The efficiency of any warehouse operation highly depends on its floor plan’s layout and design….