It’s no secret that there’s been an increasing shift towards digital buying, which COVID-19 helped further speed up. So if you want to digitize your brick-and-mortar, learn how to open an online store.
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Rachel Blakely-Gray
Rachel is responsible for creating useful, actionable content for Patriot’s marketing department. She began as a Content Writer in 2016 and became Content Coordinator in 2020.
Dec 30, 2020
Desperate for a Startup Payroll System? Here’s What to Look For
Financing. Choosing a business structure. Hiring employees. Getting licenses and permits. As you cross these tasks off your business startup checklist, you might begin to lose a little momentum. And then you see—towards the bottom of your list—Set up a payroll system…
Read MoreDesperate for a Startup Payroll System? Here’s What to Look For
Dec 18, 2020
Memorize These Types of Accounts in Accounting
You’ve heard about debits and credits. You know they increase and decrease certain accounts. But, how much do you know about the accounts they affect? There are five types of accounts in accounting.
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Dec 11, 2020
Are Gift Cards Taxable?
Want to show your employees you appreciate their hard work throughout the year? You might decide to distribute gift cards to your employees. But before you start doling them out, you need to know …. Are gift cards taxable?
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Dec 10, 2020
Patriot’s PPP Forgiveness Report Simplifies a Complex Process
Canton, OH Patriot Software, LLC, an accounting software and payroll company, has released a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness Report to help simplify the complex and daunting process of applying for PPP loan forgiveness.
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Nov 18, 2020
6 Steps to Creating and Sticking to Your Payroll Calendar
Employer A runs payroll at the same time every regular pay period. No hiccups—just a smooth, reliable process. Employer B tends to scramble, often forgetting about cutoff periods and being forced to expedite payroll. Quite stressful, and a bit expensive after a while.
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Nov 12, 2020
Stop! In the Name of Your Business … Don’t Make These 7 Common Tax Return Errors
There’s a lot that goes into filing your small business tax return. You can’t just take a shot in the dark and hope for the best—you need to prepare, follow best practices, and keep good records year-round. And if you don’t, you could wind up making tax return errors.
Read MoreStop! In the Name of Your Business … Don’t Make These 7 Common Tax Return Errors
10月28日,2020
Unemployment Rates by State, and What it Means for Your Business
Businesses. Workers. Investors. The government. Everyone uses the unemployment rate to measure how well the economy is doing. You might keep an eye on the national rate, but what about unemployment rates by state?
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Oct 26, 2020
Form 3508, 3508EZ, or 3508S: Which Version Should You Use for PPP Forgiveness?
Small business owners have certainly been through the ringer in 2020. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was a lifeline many business owners were willing to grab, but there were some strings attached. Complicated rules and unanswered questions left many people scrambling.
Read MoreForm 3508, 3508EZ, or 3508S: Which Version Should You Use for PPP Forgiveness?
Oct 23, 2020
Here’s What You Need to Do If You Have Out-of-state Remote Workers
Shuttered businesses. Major updates for compliance with COVID-19 regulations. Quarantine fatigue.
Read MoreHere’s What You Need to Do If You Have Out-of-state Remote Workers