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Top 4 Employee Benefits for Employee Compensation Packages and Their Costs

Employee compensation packages often include costs that go beyond salary, with offerings such as health insurance, retirement, and paid time off.

Tailor-Made Benefits: A Key Differentiator for Employee Retention

Novel perks come and go but a custom-designed benefits package conveys a company’s core values to attract – and retain – top talent.

How to Find the Right Accounting Service for Your Business

Finding an accounting firm can be an intimidating process, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s what you should consider when hiring an accountant for your business.

What Is Workers' Compensation Insurance?

An explanation of workers' compensation insurance and why you, as a business owner, should always have an active policy in place.

Why Human Resource Management Is Necessary for Business Success

Many small businesses overlook hiring traditional human resources personnel to save on costs, but this can end up costing more in the long run.

How Management Accounting Streamlines Your Business Operations

Management accounting provides financial reports for internal stakeholders so they can make day-to-day decisions to improve the business.

How Seller Financing Is Modernizing Entrepreneurship

Seller financing is proving to be a viable option for both budding entrepreneurs and business owners looking to exit.

How to File Business Payroll Taxes

For some businesses, outsourcing payroll falls out of budget. Here is what to keep in mind if you’re tasked to these duties yourself.

How to Create a Sexual Harassment Policy for Your Business

Having a clear sexual harassment policy in place is a necessity for all businesses, small and large. Here's how to create one.

Small Business Optimism Takes Hit in Q1

Economic and political uncertainty have small businesses worried about the future.