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THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast
Designed for those who crave the inside scoop on everything from people to policy to profits, each THRIVE episode transforms complex business and HR topics into clear, actionable advice. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or an aspiring leader, this podcast is your go-to source for cutting through the noise and gaining a competitive advantage.
Episodes
- THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast
Sen. Chuck Grassley Talks Changes to Small Business Bankruptcy
As a business owner, going bankrupt is never something you plan for, so when it does happen, it shouldn’t be any harder than it has to be. On this episode of…
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Recession? Slowdown? A Few Tips to Turn This into an Opportunity for Your Business
The construction industry is showing signs of a slowdown, tech is cutting jobs, and banks seem to be anticipating a recession. However, travel is up, household…
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In a Time of High Wages and High Costs, the Answer is Technology
With an economy as uncertain as the one we are facing today, businesses are forced to take on a range challenges, from supply chain issues and the rising cost…
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Practicing Wage Transparency Can Help Narrow the Pay Gap
Gene Marks shares his thoughts on the importance of implementing wage transparency as part of your business’s job search and hiring process, regardless of…
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Bethenny Frankel: Why Business Is Personal
Bethenny Frankel. Television personality, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and New York Times bestselling author. Whatever comes to mind when you hear her name…
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Proposed New Rule Could Strip Independence from Independent Contractors
Businesses that use independent contractors might be faced with a decision — a financial one — if a proposed new rule goes into effect that would define…
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Creating Efficiency By Embracing Digital Technology
René Lacerte, Founder and CEO of Bill.com, knows just how special small businesses are. That’s why he created Bill.com, to help business owners with their…
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Businesses Shift Strategies to Digital and Text Messaging Marketing
A four-year study of keywords and online search traffic by SEMRush reveals that businesses are all about learning more and gaining ground when it comes to the…
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How The Wage Theft Protection Act Could Impact Your Business
When it comes to doing business in the construction industry, ensuring your own employees are being paid correctly is not the only thing you need to worry…
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Three Tips to Help Small Businesses Offset Hiring Challenges During Slowdown
Compensation, flexibility, and waiting for a deeper talent pool could be the way your small business navigates through this period of inflationary-induced…
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Sen. Marco Rubio: The PPP – How It Started And Where It’s Going
When the shutdowns from COVID-19 began to take effect in March of 2020, Senator Marco Rubio knew that the impact to the economy could be catastrophic if they…
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Invest in Employee Health Care, Retirement, and Professional Development
A survey by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that 72% of businesses that responded offer a fully insured health plan, while 95% offer a…
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Paralympic Athlete Lex Gillette On Finding Your Vision
At the age of eight, Paralympic Track and Field Athlete for Team USA, Lex Gillette, lost his eyesight, but that didn’t stop him from finding his vision. In…
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Helpful Strategies Can Grease the Skids When Handling Inflationary Oil Cost Spikes
Inflation and its impact will be in the news for better part of the year, especially the rising cost of oil and fuel. Gas prices and petroleum-based products…
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Standing Out to Your Employees: The Key to Retention
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from the Great Resignation, it’s that business is in fact personal. Especially for employees. As companies look for ways to…
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Accepting Digital Payments Can Positively Impact Your Business
In this episode of On the Mark, you’ll hear about a new study from PYMNTS.com that surveyed U.S. customers about their bill pay preferences and the appeal of…
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The Metaverse is coming. Is your business ready?
When it comes to the future of the web, it’s all about the Metaverse. But what is the Metaverse exactly? And what does it mean for your business? That’s…
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5% Don’t Think Cybersecurity is Important. Why Risk It? Take Steps to Protect Your Business
No business is too small for hackers to ignore. They want data and to create mayhem, and any business that isn’t taking cybersecurity seriously is a prime…
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Executive Leadership Means Learning From Your Peers
How can a CEO peer group benefit your business? In this episode, you’ll hear from Sam Reese, CEO of Vistage, the world’s largest peer advisory group for…
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Training, Mentorship and Other Tips After Hiring Recent College Grads
Lots of jobs and employers seeking to hire nearly 32% more college graduates in 2022 than the previous year, according to a recent report, creates a rosy…
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Ready For Retirement? Congresswoman Judy Chu On the SECURE Act 2.0
When it comes to living in retirement, many Americans are at risk of not having enough savings to maintain their standards. That’s why in 2019, The SECURE Act…
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Resources Supporting Small Business Finding Bipartisan Boost
Small businesses provided a platform for bipartisanship in the U.S. House of Representatives as a series of bills were passed to reauthorize funding to…
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Get in the Right Head Space: Dr. Sue Varma Talks Workplace Mental Health
Once considered a private matter, workplace mental health has become a hot topic in recent years. And as a younger generation enters the workforce, providing…
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Google Initiative and Proposed Legislation Attempt to Address Skills Gap
The skills gap is a major issue for businesses. The latest U.S. Department of Labor report reveals 11½ million job openings — many requiring skilled labor —…
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Spotlight on Texas: The State Support Your Business Can Expect (Part 2)
In this two-part special event, Gene Marks leads a roundtable discussion on the explosive business growth in Texas. In Part 2, you’ll hear from our second…
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Spotlight on Texas: How Your Business Can Build on the Economic Boom (Part 1)
In this two-part special event, Gene Marks leads a roundtable discussion on the explosive business growth in Texas. In Part 1, our panel of trade industry and…
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Study: Employers and Employees Not on Same Wavelength About Mental Health
Study finds that employers feel that employee mental health is hurting business financially, although they express that workplace mental health benefits are…
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Don’t Let Your Top Talent Become Someone Else’s
As many businesses face the current reality that there’s not enough labor to go around, retaining top talent has become a top priority. That’s why creating the…
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Marketing Your Business Online – How to Get Found
When it comes to navigating the digital marketplace, it’s easy to get lost. But with the right knowledge, the right partners, and the right plan, you can learn…
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Data Says Small Businesses Can’t Bank on Traditional Loans. Here’s Six Alternatives
Despite 85% of small businesses in 2021 experiencing financial difficulties, data shows that big banks approved only 14.7% of loan requests in the same year…
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The 4-Day Work Week: A Case Study for Working Smarter, Not Harder
For most, the 4-day work week sounds good in principle but will likely never happen. However, at Bolt, the company has not only implemented a 4-day work week –…
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One Step Closer to Helping Secure a Better-Financed Retirement
The original SECURE Act put business owners and their employees in great position to reap the benefits of establishing a workplace retirement plan. Gene Marks…
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All Things 1099: Understanding Your Tax Reporting Requirements
If there’s one thing your business can count on, it’s taxes. Given IRS requirements to report any non-wage income on various 1099 forms, Debbie Pflieger, an EY…
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Don’t Let Rising Energy Costs Put Your Business Over a Barrel
This week’s “On the Mark” podcast offers tips to keep things running smoothly for businesses amid higher energy costs. Host Gene Marks shares insights he is…
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How is Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Attracting Businesses to His State?
Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado, and an entrepreneur in his own right, joins the show to discuss the ways his state is helping small businesses succeed. Some…
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Shrinkflation, Communication, and Other Tips to Handle Inflation
You hear it every day in the news: rising prices, inflation. Don’t just ride it out in 2022. Be proactive to help your business. This episode of “On the Mark”…
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New Security Threats in our Work-From-Home Era
Today’s businesses face cyber security threats from almost every side: phishing emails or SMS texts, malware, ransomware, and the added vulnerabilities of…
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Don’t Be Idle: Check Out SBA Loan Deferment, a Study on Return to Office, and Training Paid by Your State
Businesses that borrowed funds from the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program since 2020 will have extra time to begin repayment after the SBA…
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Suzanne Somers on Growing Yourself and Your Business
Sometimes our worst losses are opportunities in disguise. So says Suzanne Somers, of “Three’s Company” TV fame, who went into business for herself after show…
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Remote Work’s Widespread Impact, Passwords are the Past for Information Security
With 94% of employees in a recent survey indicating that they can do their work from anywhere, host Gene Marks says employers must be flexible to lessen the…
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How Spotify Amplifies Business Messaging for SMBs
Looking for unique, targeted strategies for digital marketing to reach niche audiences for your business? Spotify's popular music and podcast streaming app has…
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Hot Topics Gain Energy: Paid Family Leave, Gas Prices, Cybersecurity, and Women Entrepreneurs
As several states and Washington, D.C., revisit and extend their paid family leave laws, this “On the Mark” podcast offers insights on how more states might…
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Mind, Body, Spirit. Empower Your Business with Mental Wellness
As an entrepreneur, how can you fuel personal and professional success for yourself, your team, and your business? According to Bershan Shaw, an international…
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Manufacturing and Confidence Are Up, Ability to Get Bank Loans Down
Monthly indexes indicate that manufacturing continues to increase and 90% of small-business owners surveyed are confident that 2022 will be better financially…
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Social Media Influencers: Business Help or Hype?
Influencer marketing has exploded in recent years, but how can small businesses assess whether a social media influencer would benefit their brand? And what…
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Californians Seek $18 Minimum Wage, Maryland and Atlanta Businesses Might See More Relief
Californians seeking signatures to get a measure on November ballot that would raise minimum wage to $18 an hour. Host Gene Marks says, according to elected…
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4-Day Week Pilot Programs Igniting Interest
Think you know what a “4-day work week” means? Think again, says Joe O’Connor, Global Pilot Program Manager for 4 Day Week Global, a non-profit coalition…
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Masks Down in U.S., Jobs Up in Texas and Tax Savings Golden for Some California Businesses
Many of the holdouts on maintaining mask mandates have pulled back and hopefully it will spur more job growth in crucial industry sectors of hospitality…
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Reshaping HR Norms to Meet New Workplace Needs
As employers face the ongoing labor shortage, compounded by the Great Resignation, they’ve got new lessons to learn about recruiting, retaining, and managing…
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Surveys: Gen Z Likes Shopping Around — For Jobs and at Stores
According to several recent surveys reported in various outlets, members of Gen Z like to shop, including 65 percent who said they’d be looking for a new job…
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Buy or Sell an Online Business in the Virtual Marketplace
To sell a brick-and-mortar store, you need a real estate agent, but if your company only exists online, you need Flippa. As the virtual realtor for online…
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Take Control of Your Domain: Get a Masking Policy, Secure a URL for Your Website
If you’re living in a state such as New York where politicians and the courts are playing ping-pong with the masking policies, it might be a good idea to…
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Wells Fargo Grants Put “Hope” In Small Business Success
Wells Fargo’s head of small business banking, Derek Ellington, visits the podcast to share how the “Hope, USA” grant program and the Open for Business Fund are…
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Struggling to Recruit? Consider Benefits of a Four-Day Work Week
A study in Iceland has sparked several countries, a few international companies and several in the United States to pilot and even implement a four-day…
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CRM: Maxing Out the Value of a Critical Business Tool
Many businesses depend on customer relationship management (CRM) software to generate sales leads and track client responses. But do these systems garner…
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Think Smartly About Your Startup, Think Safety Around Your Workplace
With 5 million applications for startups filed in 2021, the key to any initial success sits squarely in how you prepare before you start. Gene Marks shares…
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NBA’s Grant Hill’s All-Star Support for Minority-Owned SMB Grant Program with LegalZoom
NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill visits the show to introduce LegalZoom’s Fast Break for Small Business program benefitting minority-owned businesses with funding…
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Tax Reporting Change Kicks In with 1099-K: IRS Knows When You’re Using Payment Services
Small business — particularly freelancers and independent contractors — who use PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or other digital payment services to put money in their…
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PEP Talk: Helping Businesses Save on Retirement Offerings
If you want to offer or improve retirement savings plans for your employees, or if your business operates in a state where retirement planning is now mandated…
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Focusing on Mental Health in the Workplace is a No-Brainer in 2022
A Paychex survey conducted in late 2021 revealed that more than 60 percent of employees indicated well-being support was a top priority when looking for work…