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Lease Negotiation Tips for Small Business Success

A single lease negotiation mistake can cost your business thousands of dollars annually — or worse, force you to close when unexpected expenses arise.
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Hackers Want Your Customer Data — Here’s How to Protect It

As a small business owner, it's important for you to understand how to secure customer data like addresses, phone numbers, and payment details.
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How Small Businesses Can Avoid Copyright Mistakes Online

Whether you run a boutique, a repair shop, a consultancy, or an online store, understanding copyright laws can save you from costly mistakes.
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What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Small Businesses

The passing of H.R. 1 (aka the One Big Beautiful Bill) brings opportunities and challenges for small businesses. Here’s what you need to know.
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Protecting Your Business in Case of Death, Disability, or Divorce

For businesses with multiple owners, the best way to address death, disability, and divorce is through a buy-sell agreement.
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Small Businesses Need Credit Card ‘Swipe’ Fee Reform the Most

While swipe fees affect all merchants, small businesses are hit the hardest. The Credit Card Competition Act aims to level the playing field.
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One Preventable Injury Could Cost Your Small Business $20,000

Workplace safety might not always be top of mind, but ignoring it could be one of the most expensive mistakes you make.
A person wearing a green checkered apron demonstrates employee theft, discreetly moving a 50-dollar bill from a cash drawer into their pocket.

4 Preventative Steps Against Employee Theft

Like it or not, employee theft happens. Here’s how to curb it.