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4 Cash Flow Challenges Facing Small Business Owners Today
By Deborah Sweeney You should probably have a good handle on your company’s cash flow, but do you ever wonder how your company compares with other small businesses? Intuit QuickBooks recently released a global study, the State of Small Business Cash Flow, which reveals the cash flow challenges experienced by small busi
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3 reasons the labor shortage could be a 'structural change' in the economy, according to S&P
The record number of people leaving the workforce signals structural changes in the economy, Standard & Poor's reported last month. The
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6 Little-Known Perks of Filing Taxes Jointly
Welcome to a new year and a new tax season. For married couples, you have the option of filing separately or filing taxes jointly. Which route you
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Cybercriminals Are Coming for Your Business. Here Are 5 Simple Ways to Keep Them Out
Now, more than ever, is a crucial moment to button up cyber security measures at your company. Small businesses were easy prey for cybercriminals during the pandemic. A shift to remote work meant hackers had their pick of unsecured home networks and devices. Now, even though many businesses have moved back to in-office
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The 3 Things Women Want In The Workplace In 2021
Men and women look for jobs differently. That’s part of the reason why Fairygodboss was originally created – we know that women care more about things like benefits and culture and want to see other individuals who look like them reflected in the company they work for. But last year brought to light even more differenc
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The Frightening Sophistication of the Phishing Scam
We’re long past the days of typo-filled emails from Nigerian princes who promise to share great wealth if the recipient will only pay a nominal fee up front. Today’s phishing frauds are far more sophisticated and successful. They’re harder to spot and con artists have expanded beyond emails to text messages and phone c
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5 Strategies for 40-Somethings Who Are Way Behind on Retirement Savings
There are a lot of scary retirement charts that tell you how much you should have saved for retirement. One commonly cited figure by Fidelity Investments says that by the time you're 40, you should have three times your annual income set aside. But let's face it: That number is laughably unrealistic for a lot of people
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7 Ways Rental Properties Can Help You Retire Early
Once upon a time, workers saved up a nest egg over the course of a 40-50 year career, and then spent it down in retirement. And hoped they didn't run out money before kicking the bucket.
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6 Ways To Rebuild Your Small Business After COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak has wreaked financial havoc around the globe, leaving many small-business owners struggling in its wake. According to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), as of March 30—still early in the crisis—92% of small businesses said they had suffered negative effects as a result of the
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3 Reasons to Roll Over Your 401(k) When You Leave Your Job
Whether you're leaving your job because of coronavirus-related layoffs or because you've found a new position, there are a lot of decisions you have to make when you're moving on. And one of the most important is what to do with your 401(k). Typically, you have a few different choices about how to handle this retiremen