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Leena worked for some of the big guns in the media industry before deciding her true calling was to be the ultimate curator of our brand - this is our version of the story, of course. She spends her days cooking culinary masterpieces from all over the world. And if you are not really careful, she might just offer it to you.
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Human Resource Management for Newbies (A Mini Guide)
If your small business doesn't have an HR department, you're responsible for the tasks usually handled by human resource management. This mini-guide will cover the basics of what you need to know.
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How to Read a Paycheck — The Easy Way [Infographic]
Paycheck vs pay stub, total pay vs net pay, contributions vs deductions and who is FICA anyhow? This simple infographic answers your questions and explains how to read a paycheck.
How to Build and Promote a Culture of Learning
How do you help make sure your employees are engaged and involved? You take the lead in creating a culture of learning that promotes openness and more.
How to Perfect Your Restaurant New Hire Checklist
Once you've hired someone, onboarding is the next step in the process. Make a checklist and master the onboarding process for your restaurant.
What is a Loan Broker and When Should You Use One?
Looking for a small business loan can be complicated. Should you turn to a business loan broker to save time and find the best option? This article weighs the pros and cons.
5 Money Questions Every Startup Needs to Answer
While there's an acceptable level of flying by the seat of your pants in the startup world, at a certain point you have to get a firm grip on your financials.
How to Find Great Freelancers — The Easy Way
More and more small businesses are using freelancers for specific skills and projects. Find out where to begin and how to find the right freelancer. Includes a list of the top freelance sites.
Wagepoint Product Updates (CA & US) April 2018
What are the latest updates to Wagepoint's payroll software? This update will tell you about new improvements and features within in the main app as well as for Canada and the United States.
Accountants Versus Bookkeepers — What Every Small Business Should Know
While it's common to mention accountants and bookkeepers in the same breath, it's important to know that each is its own professional designation with specific roles and responsibilities.
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The Taxes You Pay as a Sole Proprietor [Mini Guide]
If you're a sole proprietor, you have to pay income and businses taxes, payroll or self-employment taxes and perhaps, if applicable, excise taxes. Find out how this all works.
10 Practical HR Hacks for Small Businesses
You're a small business, but you still want to do all that you can to create a positive work culture and show your employees you care. These 10 HR hacks can help.
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How Payroll Affects Your Business Taxes [Plus Tips to Make Tax Season Easier]
Tax season is a complicated time for small business. This article for the Fundera Ledger explains how payroll year-end affects your overall small business taxes — and which on you should do first.
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During tax season, small business owners are scrambling for time and helpful resources. Learn about five resources that can help keep your business taxes on track.
Paying Your Taxes as a Self-Employed Sole Proprietor in Canada
Being a self-employed sole proprietor puts you in a unique category where your business and personal income are one in the same. Find out how this affects your taxes too.
How Payroll, Time Tracking and Scheduling Empower Restaurant Managers and Employees
In a guest post for Simple Order, Wagepoint explains the ways in which payroll, time tracking and scheduling apps help restaurant managers and their employees.
How to File Taxes as a Self-Employed Sole Proprietor
Self-employed and a sole proprietor? If so, here's what you'll need to know as you file your business taxes with your personal taxes using a Schedule C along with your 1040.
10 Tax Deductions Every Startup Should Know
As a startup, it's hard to know where to start at tax time. This list will tell you about 10 tax deductions that your startup can use to lower your tax bill.
When starting a new restaurant and counting down to the grand opening, consider these seven mistakes and how you can avoid them. And remember, small businesses can dream big.
5 Last-Minute Tax Tips for Canadian Small Businesses