Kristy

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We live in an era of instant communication.

Emails fire off in seconds, Slack messages pile up by the minute.

And yet, a well-crafted #BusinessLetter still stops people in their tracks.

There's something about the format itself that signals intention.

Want to know how to write one?

I put together a guide to #BusinessLetterFormat that explains the structure, conventions, and details that'll help your message stand out.

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/business-letter-format/

Running a business means wearing a lot of hats β€” and tracking #expenses is one of the less glamorous ones.

But it matters. A lot.

The right #ExpenseTracker app can automate the tedium, keep your team accountable, and give you a clearer picture of your finances.

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/best-business-expense-tracker-apps/

When you need applicants fast and want to cast a wide net, #Indeed is hard to beat.
So I broke down exactly how to post a #job on Indeed, step by step, in this article for Forbes Advisor.

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/how-to-post-jobs-on-indeed/

If you manage #inventory, you're likely familiar with the #firstinfirstout method.
#fifo is one of the most common inventory styles.
It's easy to set up, and it helps prevent waste.
But I never realized all of the accounting benefits it can have as well.
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/fifo-method/

I am incredibly lucky to have never worked in a restaurant.

I've had plenty of retail jobs, but I've always purposely avoided working in the food industry.

And after writing this article about #restaurantburnout, I think I made the right decision.

Working in a #restaurant is tough work, and it often goes underappreciated.

For #RestaurantManagers and #restaurantowners, finding ways to address #burnout can help keep your staff β€” and customers β€” happier.

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/restaurant-employee-burnout/

I recently got a #bonus for the first time, and it was, in my own, non-professional phrasing, super cool.

I felt inspired and motivated to keep going.

But a few months out? That dopamine hit is gone.

And I'll have to wait another year for the chance of a bonus again.

The lack of long-term engagement is one of the problems with #MonetaryIncentives, and it's why all employers should consider a mix of financial rewards + nonmonetary incentives.

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/monetary-incentives/

Truth is, there's no one-size-fits-all #InventoryManagement solution.

To help you figure out which system might work best, I did a deep dive into 10 #inventory management methods and asked business owners what kind of inventory styles they use and why.

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/inventory-management-techniques/

Here's a question for you - when was the last time you looked at your #pay stub?

I know a lot of people don't take a look.

Or worse, they do... and don't understand all of the calculations.

Your gross pay. Your net pay. FICA. Federal withholding.

It's a lot β€” and nobody teaches you how to read it.

Until now! I've written a guide explaining #paystubs, so you can know exactly where all of your money is going each pay period (sadly, not into your bank account).

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/what-is-pay-stub/

HR, payroll, benefits, compliance, taxes... and somehow you're also supposed to run a business?

Enter a #PEO β€” the behind-the-scenes co-employer that handles all of it so you don't have to.

I wrote a breakdown of what #ProfessionalEmployerOrganizations are, how they work, and whether one might be right for your business. And just in case you don't trust me, I also got expert insights from some professionals in the field.

Check it out now πŸ‘‡

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/what-is-peo/

If your company is looking for #HRsoftware, you have a ton of choices. Which one is best? I break it down in this Forbes Advisor guide on the best #HR software of 2026, with expert commentary from a couple of leaders in the field.

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/best-human-resource-management-systems/

10 Best HR Software Companies Of 2025

To help you find the best human resources (HR) software, we researched and tested 29 different platforms and selected the 10 best based on features, value, support, integrations and user reviews. Our choice as the best HR software for small businesses is Paycor, which earned 4.8 stars in our ratings

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