Registering a domain for your business isn’t hard, but it is an important decision because the domain you use for your website and email becomes an integral part of your brand. We explain how to register a business domain name below in four steps, from finding the perfect (available) .com to where and how to…
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How to Hire a Bookkeeper: Considerations + Free Job Template
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 business decisions, inaccurate tax filings, and government fines. You can…
How To Use ADP Run: A Payroll Tutorial in 7 Simple Steps
Getting started with ADP Run is as easy as setting up an account and having your employees’ information handy. Learning how to use ADP Run to manage payroll is also simple; processing only requires a few simple steps, including resolving any timecard issues, entering overtime and paid time off (PTO), and approving your payroll details….
What Email A/B Testing Is & How to Do It (+ Tips & Ideas)
Email marketing is affordable, easy to set up (even for beginners), and effective for both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) businesses. But, I’ve witnessed many instances where email marketing ultimately fell short of expectations and metrics. In most cases, it was because of simple details, like a wrong subject line, offer, or call to action—which…
How to Create an Excel Gantt Chart in 3 Easy Steps (+ Free Template)
Gantt charts visualize your accomplishments vis-a-vis your project schedule over time. Team members use these charts to track milestones and monitor scheduled tasks. To create a Gantt chart in Microsoft Excel, make a project data table, insert the Excel bar chart, and format your chart. This article will walk you through how to create a…
Ecommerce Shipping & Handling Guide [+ Free Checklists]
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 cover everything you need to know to build effective…
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 first payday to avoid a big tax bill and penalties…
How to Use Zelle for Business
Businesses can accept payments instantly and without any fees through bank transfers using Zelle. Both the merchant and customer need to be Zelle users, and the customer can send the payment using their bank’s or Zelle’s mobile application. Although Zelle’s zero processing fees and rapid transfers make it attractive for small businesses, its limited international…