Protect Your Small Business From Fraud
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Years ago, I met a friend for lunch. She had been a successful and savvy business owner for years. So, I was…
Why Finance Teams in Small Businesses Don’t Need Traditional Business Intelligence
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Business intelligence (BI) is one of the most overused—and misunderstood—terms in modern financial operations. It often conjures up images of complex dashboards…
Resilience in Business Ownership: 3 Tips for Scaling During Economic Downturns
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When I opened my first D1 Training facility in 2008, the headlines painted a grim picture: banks collapsing, unemployment surging, and families…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Key Provisions Small Businesses Need to Know
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The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act introduced sweeping federal tax reform, including provisions that can dramatically impact business decisions and tax…
The Power of Financial Automation
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Over a decade ago, I interviewed a young entrepreneur launching a new payroll service for small businesses. When I asked why—given the…
What Every CFO Should Know About Sales Tax Risk: And How to Eliminate It Before It Hits Your Bottom Line
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Sales tax compliance isn’t just a back-office function. It’s a strategic vulnerability. For CFOs and finance leaders, the risk is bigger than…
Returns Fraud: Smarter Strategies to Reduce E-commerce Losses
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Instead of traditional reactive policies and trying to figure out how to reduce product returns, learn smarter strategies that reduce costs, prevent…
From Zero to Profit: Funding Your Small Business Without a Loan
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Starting a small business is a dream for many, but the financial hurdles can feel overwhelming, especially when traditional loans are out…
The Turning Point in Small Business Lending
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If you’ve tried to get financing lately, you know the drill: endless forms, long waits, and little clarity. For many small business…
Give Employees Virtual Corporate Cards, Or They’ll Keep Spending Irresponsibly
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It’s safe to assume that any employee at your company without a corporate credit card is spending irresponsibly, even if not intentionally….
