Heartland resource center

Understanding the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees is a must. Get the insights you need, along with practical strategies to help you comply with federal, state and local labor laws.

Don't let outdated B2B payment methods slow down your business growth. Discover our insights on modernizing your transactions to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction — just in time to boost your competitive edge.

Whether your business is new or established, filing for a "Doing Business As" (DBA) name is worth looking into. Like most legal tasks, getting a DBA may seem complicated and even intimidating. But doing so is easier — and more valuable — than you think.

Whether you run a single-location restaurant or a multi-chain eatery, investing in the right restaurant payment processing solutions can impact your bottom line and is key to keeping your business operating smoothly — so take your time choosing the provider that suits your needs best.

Finding the best payroll software for your business can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created this comparison between two leading payroll solutions — Heartland and RUN Powered by ADP®.

Thinking about outsourcing payroll or switching payroll providers? The end of the year is the best time to shop — because January is the best time to switch. Here’s why.

Online transactions are happening at a frequency like never before. While that can be really great for your small business, one of the most common concerns consumers have centers around data security, and especially payment data security.

It’s important to understand what leading providers offer and how they stack up. That’s why we’ve created a comparison between Heartland’s and Square’s solutions for payments, POS and payroll.

More than half of employees are looking for a new job. Often, they’re in search of a better work-life balance, company culture and career growth opportunities. To keep staff from leaving, practice these tips for incentivising them to stay.

Payroll can be a cumbersome process and lead to plenty of potential mistakes. The most dangerous mistake you can make is claiming ignorance. Know these five rules to avoid payroll blunders triggering fines, penalties and IRS audits.

The turnover rate for employees has significant financial impacts on a business’ operations. However, the cost of employee turnover extends well beyond money and financial implications.

Tired of losing business to missed opportunities and bad timing? Relying solely on a short-staffed sales team to generate revenue? Or worse — being bested by your biggest competitor? If so, it’s time to create or refine your small business marketing plan.

Looking for last-minute traffic-boosting ideas that will help you finish the year strong? You still have time to implement some of our favorite small business marketing ideas.

Welcome to our small business holiday resource center! Dive into these checklists, guides, downloadables and more to secure your best holiday season yet. And don’t worry — it’s never too late to get started.

Gift cards top the list of what consumers say they plan to spend the most on this holiday season. They don’t always sell themselves though, so here are some steps you can take to increase gift card sales this month and beyond.