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There are three ways to go when it comes to payroll. The first is to do it yourself manually; the second is to do it yourself but use a payroll software solution; the third is to hire an accountant or an accountancy firm to do it for you. Doing payroll manually demands the greatest time investment but it may also be the best way to save money if you’re just starting out. Read on for tips and tricks to DIY payroll, and learn when it might be best to go with an expert.

Ashley Miller took COVID-related job loss and uncertainty and turned her misfortune into opportunity, starting Ruby’s Cleaning Service just months into the worldwide pandemic. Thanks to hard work and a solid niche in the real estate market, this cleaning business looks to have a bright future. Read on as we turn our small business spotlight on Ruby’s Cleaning Service, LLC.

If you’re already using WordPress, or if you like the way WordPress looks and works, WooCommerce should be on your shortlist for eCommerce options. However, although the software is free, there are numerous costs associated with running WooCommerce, some of which are unavoidable. Before you decide whether the plug-in is right for your needs, you must first understand exactly how much you’ll end up paying

COVID-19’s destructive wake has damaged small businesses of all kinds, but those led by women have been disproportionately affected, based on a new report by Facebook. A survey found that 71% of women-led businesses in the US are operational or engaging in any sort of revenue-generating activity compared to 83% of those run by men.

$1 million is now available for US-based small businesses thanks to a grant program announced today by financial firm The Hartford and Main Street America, a nonprofit focused on revitalizing older and historic commercial districts. The HartBeat of Main Street Grant Program will sponsor grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 in size.

If you need a way to cover gaps in cash flow while waiting for your loan disbursement, which can take weeks to receive, there’s an option called a commercial bridge loan. Bridge loans are handy for several types of situations but remember that the terms are short and interest rates are high, so make sure this is really the option for you.

If you have started or are seriously thinking of starting a new business, you have a lot of decisions to make, and setting up credit card processing is almost an afterthought. This article will help you narrow down your options so you can pick a great processor without time-consuming research.

Two of the names that often come up in the crowdfunding conversation are Indiegogo and GoFundMe. In this article, we’re going to examine these two crowdfunding platforms and compare their suitability for business fundraising.

A perfect storm between closed coin production and a decrease in moving coins through the banking systems has resulted in a coin shortage, and some small businesses are already feeling the impact.

An interactive webseries sponsored partially by OpenHub, the Pivoteers and Pioneers project focuses on how small businesses in NY’s Hudson Valley are using tech to adapt to the changing landscape of Covid-19.