4 Noticeable Trends Impacting Small Business Today

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As markets continue to shift, American small businesses remain focused on growing their businesses this year. Though, while small businesses (with 19 or fewer employees) are hiring according to recent data from the ADP National Employment Report, they are still faced with challenges when growing their business. In fact, in a recent ADP Market Pulse Study,…

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How a Product Liability Lawyer Can Help Scale Your Small Business

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Scaling a small business is an exciting yet challenging endeavor. As your business grows, so do the complexities involved in maintaining quality, ensuring safety, and managing risks. Among the many professionals you’ll need on your side, a product liability lawyer plays a crucial role in safeguarding your business from potential legal pitfalls that could hinder…

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Top 3 Compliance Issues You Probably Overlooked

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As an EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) Implementer, among other things, I help business owners and leadership teams document their core processes and make sure they’re followed by all. This work involves making sure the handful of things that make a business go (e.g. HR, marketing, sales, operations, accounting, customer service) are simplified and done the…

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Navigating Recent Changes That Impact Small Businesses (Video)

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In the dynamic landscape of business operations, staying abreast of legal and regulatory changes is paramount for entrepreneurs and business owners. Recent developments in employment agreements and overtime pay regulations merit close attention, as they can significantly impact organizational strategies and financial planning. Let’s delve into the implications of these changes and explore proactive measures…

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What are the 4 C’s of Corporate Travel Management?

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Managing corporate travel involves a range of strategies and practices designed to streamline business trips. In major business hubs around the world, such as New York, London, and Tokyo, effective corporate travel management is crucial for controlling expenses, ensuring employee safety, and optimizing resource use. Each of these cities has developed advanced systems to manage…

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New Fed Reporting Law for Corps. and LLCs Starts Jan. 1

Beginning January 1, 2024, new rules require some businesses to share ownership details with the U.S. government. This rule, called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), applies to companies filing reports with FinCEN, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. However, since the reporting form is not out yet, there’s no need to panic. FinCEN has simply shared…

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4 Methods To Secure Confidential Business Information

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In today’s modern world, confidential business data such as customer information, technology integration, future marketing effort, and more are some of the critical business assets. Thus, implementing measures to secure this confidential information may improve your competitive advantage effectively. Failure to do so may mean the loss of key business assets that could affect the…

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Understanding SOX ITGC Compliance

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Photo by Flipsnack SOX focuses on the correctness of financial business practices. Financial activities have many features, including information technology. As such, businesses should also have SOX IT General Controls (ITGC) compliance. ITGC is a list of controls demonstrating that an IT department installs and implements the required measures to be SOX compliant. The controls…

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