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A smartphone showing the Todoist app page for tasks and reminders. Todoist is one of several productivity apps small business owners can use to stay organized.

6 Apps That Help Small Business Owners Stay Organized

The right productivity apps can help you stay focused, streamline your processes, and make the most of your time.
A flooded warehouse with cardboard boxes partially submerged in water. Although hurricane season hits coastal areas hardest, inland areas are not exempt from wind, flooding, and even tornadoes.

Hurricane Season Has Arrived — Is Your Business Prepared?

Year after year, hurricane season brings powerful winds, storm surges, and flooding to communities up and down the East Coast.
A person with long hair and a cap inspects a green surfboard among various other colorful surfboards on racks. Get insights on managing a family business transfer from the owners of several successful surf shops.

Passing the Torch: Advice from Family Surf Shop Owners

The owners of 17th Street Surf Shop, Hansen Surfboards, and Val Surf share insights on managing a family business transition.
A calendar marked with the word 'VACATION' and a drawing of a sun wearing sunglasses. Paid time off for vacation provides employees with a structured opportunity to relax, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Streamline Your PTO Policy to Boost Employee Satisfaction

PTO provides employees with a structured opportunity to relax, recharge, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. However, without a clear framework, challenges can arise.
An entrepreneur hiring his first employee meets with a candidate in a cozy cafe. The man holds a laptop and shakes hands with the candidate, a woman in a red blouse.

Hiring Your First Employee: A Guide for Entrepreneurs

Hiring your first employee comes with legal, financial, and logistical considerations. Here's how to navigate them effectively.
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Payroll Management Tips for Small Business Owners

Industry experts share strategies to streamline your payroll management system, reduce errors, and maximize efficiency.
A restaurant team leader speaks to a group of staff members in an empty dining room. By promoting from within, small businesses build strong, loyal leadership.

Promoting from Within: 12 Traits That Show Management Potential

One of the most common mistakes small business owners make is failing to identify the right individuals for promotions.
An employee benefits program document with "Summary of Benefits" highlighted in yellow and a binder clip nearby.

How Small Businesses Can Tap into Benefits Programs

Compelling benefits programs can go a long way toward making employees feel valued. Here's what small business owners need to know.