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A Guide to Outsourcing Your Accounting Tasks

If finance isn't your strong suit, it may be wise to outsource your business's accounting tasks to a professional. Our guide can help you get started.

Big Hiring Trends for 2025

AI, skills hiring, and employee value propositions are all key hiring trends to know in 2025.

Tax Season Planning You Should Be Doing Now

Assess your year-end tax strategies by reviewing current IRS guidance. Here are the details you need to know.

Best HRIS for Small Business: Compare Top HR Software

See how these popular human resource information systems (HRIS) for small companies streamline benefits, payroll, and core human resources workflows.

How to Establish a 401(k) Company Match Plan

Matching 401(k) contributions can motivate your workforce and attract new talent. Explore 401(k) employer match rules, costs, and tips for designing a simple but effective plan.

What Is a Business Valuation, and How Do You Calculate It?

There are multiple ways to determine the economic value of your business, with different calculations that can be used for different purposes.

How to Hire for Soft Skills

Rapidly changing technology and the need to constantly adapt your business practices means that hiring for soft skills is more important than ever.

How to Create a Financial Projection in Excel

Learn how Microsoft Excel makes it easier to forecast your sales and revenue.

How to Calculate Cost of Equity

When investing in a business project or opportunity, you need to see a return worth the risk. Learn how the cost of equity influences your decision.