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10 Tips for a Successful Franchise Business

Have you thought of running a franchise? Or, maybe you currently own one – or more. Running any small business – even a franchise – isn’t easy. However, a franchise does come with certain built-in advantages. It’s basically known as a business in a box, because the business has already been developed by the franchisor. For instance, a franchise already comes with brand name recognition, so, theoretically, getting customers should be a little easier. Also, in some cases, the franchisor provides franchise owners with detailed manuals to help them run their business. While these things are helpful, running a franchise is still hard work and can be overwhelming, especially when starting out.
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How to Increase Productivity as a Small Business Owner

Small business owners are one of the hardest working groups of people everywhere across the world. Some are more successful than others, but it’s usually not because of a lack of trying. Productivity is key to success for entrepreneurs – there’s always so much to do! John Maxwell says, “The secret of your success is determined by your daily agenda.” He’s not alone in his view. What is it that you can do every day that will set your path and direct your energy to success? (more…)

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Could You Use an Extra 48 Hours Every Year?

Want to know how to use up business-building time in your small business? Here’s a hint: The National Small Business Association estimates that more than 50% of American businesses spend AT LEAST 4 hours PER MONTH in payroll processing. That equals 48 hours PER YEAR – that means you lose one full week of productivity every year doing payroll. What’s that costing you??? (more…)

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Common Myths about Outsourcing Payroll, Part 4

 We’ve Reached the Last 2 Myths of 10 Total

 If you’re a small business owner and you have employees, you must do payroll. It’s a given. You can’t get out of it. Your employees expect to be paid for their work. However, that doesn’t mean YOU have to do your own payroll. You can outsource your payroll to a payroll service provider like The Payroll Department. But many small business owners won’t subcontract their payroll, because they believe all these myths about outsourcing payroll that they hear from other people. (more…)

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The Gig Economy is Changing the Way Small Business Works

There is little doubt that small business owners have to constantly adapt to the changes in the business arena. One area that is making an impact is the upsurge of freelancers and contract workers. A study by intuit reported that by 2020, more than 40% of the American workforce, or 60 million people, will be freelancers, contractors and temp workers. That can make a change in the workforce mix of your business, can’t it?
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Warning: Without an Accounts Receivable Process You Won’t Get Paid

Occasionally, at networking and other events, we hear small business owners grumble about not getting paid for jobs they’ve done. At The Payroll Department, we understand their frustration. Often, the problem really comes down to not having an accounts receivable process in place. Many entrepreneurs “leave money on the table” by not telling their clients what their terms of payment are, not following up for payment, and worst of all, not even sending an invoice. (more…)

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How Outsourcing Your Bookkeeping Can Help with Your Small Business Exit Strategy

Congrats! You’re a successful small business owner, but now you’re starting to think about moving on or retiring. Whether you’ve been in business for one year or 25 years, you need to plan your exit strategy. What do you want to do with your small business? Walk away from it? Sell it to someone else? Merge with another business? (more…)

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Common Myths about Outsourcing Payroll, Part 3

We’re Still Not Done with Myths about Payroll Outsourcing

As a small business owner, your employees’ financial stability is basically in your hands. They depend on you to process payroll in a timely and accurate manner each pay period. Otherwise, your employees can’t meet their financial obligations, such as mortgage or rent payments, car loans, or household bills. (more…)

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Why Would You Consider Another Stressful Tax Season Without a Bookkeeper?

I trust you made it through another tax season. There is always a collective sigh of relief – and it’s not just the accounting firm employees – it’s the small business owners, too. (more…)

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How Prepared is Your Small Business to Face a Disaster?

This last week during a storm one of the homes in my neighborhood was struck by lightning and caught fire. The fire left skeletal remains of the structure’s second story. In the end, the entire home was a total loss. Luckily the family and their pets were all able to get out safely. But in less than eight minutes, their entire lives were turned upside down.

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