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SMB Matters
What is Retroactive Pay?
Retroactive pay (or retro pay) is when compensation is due to an employee for work they already performed.
March 10, 2026 ・4 mins read
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7 Small Business Performance Improvement Strategies
Discover seven small business performance improvement strategies to enhance business performance, growth and profitability.
November 12, 2025 ・8 mins read
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Turning Tariffs into Opportunities: How Small Business Can Adapt and Thrive
Rising tariffs don’t have to sink your business. Discover how SMBs can turn trade disruptions into growth opportunities through market diversification, dynamic pricing, and nearshoring strategies.
October 24, 2025 ・8 mins read
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Why Speed is the New Competitive Advantage for Small Businesses
Discover how small business can strengthen customer loyalty during volatile markets. Learn practical insights for transparent communication, personalization, and responsiveness that help businesses thrive in uncertain times.
October 14, 2025 ・6 mins read
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The Legalities of Changing Employees’ Timecards
Can an employer change your time card? Sometimes. But employees and employers should know that falsifying time sheets is a violation of federal and state law.
March 10, 2026 ・8 mins read
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Can I Use PTO After Giving Two Weeks' Notice — and What Is a PTO Payout?
If an employee gives two weeks’ notice, can they use remaining PTO during that time, take a PTO payout, or another option? Get the what, why and best practices.
February 23, 2026 ・9 mins read
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Small Businesses: What to Measure and Why
Discover the right metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track as a small business. Improve your business with an effective KPI strategy.
November 13, 2025 ・9 mins read
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8 Essential Principles to Grow Your Business
From community-building to generating repeatable sales, here's a sampling of sustainable growth practices to help grow your business.
October 21, 2025 ・8 mins read
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SMB Matters
What is Retroactive Pay?
Retroactive pay (or retro pay) is when compensation is due to an employee for work they already performed.
March 10, 2026 ・4 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
The Legalities of Changing Employees’ Timecards
Can an employer change your time card? Sometimes. But employees and employers should know that falsifying time sheets is a violation of federal and state law.
March 10, 2026 ・8 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
Can I Use PTO After Giving Two Weeks' Notice — and What Is a PTO Payout?
If an employee gives two weeks’ notice, can they use remaining PTO during that time, take a PTO payout, or another option? Get the what, why and best practices.
February 23, 2026 ・9 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Small Businesses: What to Measure and Why
Discover the right metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track as a small business. Improve your business with an effective KPI strategy.
November 13, 2025 ・9 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
7 Small Business Performance Improvement Strategies
Discover seven small business performance improvement strategies to enhance business performance, growth and profitability.
November 12, 2025 ・8 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
Turning Tariffs into Opportunities: How Small Business Can Adapt and Thrive
Rising tariffs don’t have to sink your business. Discover how SMBs can turn trade disruptions into growth opportunities through market diversification, dynamic pricing, and nearshoring strategies.
October 24, 2025 ・8 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
8 Essential Principles to Grow Your Business
From community-building to generating repeatable sales, here's a sampling of sustainable growth practices to help grow your business.
October 21, 2025 ・8 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
Why Speed is the New Competitive Advantage for Small Businesses
Discover how small business can strengthen customer loyalty during volatile markets. Learn practical insights for transparent communication, personalization, and responsiveness that help businesses thrive in uncertain times.
October 14, 2025 ・6 mins read
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