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Davina Ward

Davina Ward

Expert Analyst & Reviewer
A New York native, Davina earned her BA in English from SUNY Geneseo in 2018. After graduating, she began her career as a freelance writing generalist before finding a niche writing about SaaS. Davina unironically enjoys testing and reviewing software on her free time but otherwise can be found oscillating between hobbies every few weeks or so — most recently, longboarding.
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How To Find Employees In 5 Easy Steps

Hiring the best candidates requires businesses to understand how to find employees. Job candidates’ skillsets and qualifications will vary greatly depending on your company’s recruitment strategies, so it’s essential to build a recruitment strategy that prioritizes attracting good employees.

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Dec 16, 2022 Filed under: Payroll, Small Business
Arizona state tax

The Complete Guide To Arizona State Taxes & Payroll Taxes

Taxes are tedious and complicated everywhere; Arizona taxes are no exception. Fortunately, it’s not too challenging to get a basic understanding of taxes in Arizona, plus there are plenty of resources available to help you on your Arizona tax journey, regardless of where you’re starting.

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Aug 11, 2022 Filed under: Payroll
Benefits of remote work for employers

The 10 Benefits Of Remote Work For Employers

There are many benefits of remote work for employers and employees alike. From reduced operations costs to improved productivity, remote work has plenty of advantages to note if you’re considering transitioning your business to being remote.

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Jul 28, 2022 Filed under: Payroll
Retail payroll

The Best Retail Payroll Software & Practices

Choosing the right retail payroll software for your business depends on your retail store’s needs, some of which will go beyond payroll. You’ll need to consider the basics, such as payroll software cost, features, and functionality.

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Jul 19, 2022 Filed under: Payroll
What is direct deposit

What Is Direct Deposit & How Does It Work?

Direct deposit is one of the most popular electronic payment methods in the US and is used by the vast majority of the nation’s businesses. With direct deposit, salary can be paid directly from one account to another. It’s convenient, fast, secure, and benefits both employers and employees alike.

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Jul 14, 2022 Filed under: Payroll

How To Create A Payroll Budget For Your Business

To create a small business payroll budget, you’ll need to calculate startup costs, payroll costs, variable expenses, one-time purchases, and emergency funds. Once you’ve considered all your business’s expenses, you can modify your budget to best suit your business’s financial goals, including setting aside funds to hire a new employee or growing your reserve funds.

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Jul 8, 2022 Filed under: Payroll, Small Business

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