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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.

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07:14

Dealing with Interest rates, Small-Business Grants,...

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2023/11/09

As the Federal Reserve continues to wrangle inflation, small businesses are left dealing with interest rates floating above 9.5%, which Gene Marks says is holding back small businesses from getting needed capital. Gene also shares insights on why some grants and funding for minority- and women-owned businesses might be getting tougher to secure, and why the upcoming mandatory reporting associated with the Corporate Transparency Act gives busy business owners one more government form to fill out

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25:56

Cautions About AI and How to Avoid Them

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2023/11/07

Believe it or not, artificial intelligence has been around for a while. But it is in the past few years that AI has exploded, and hit the mainstream. On this episode of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast, host Gene Marks is talking with Francois Candelon of BCG Henderson Institute, about the current state of AI – the risks and the benefits. Tune into hear what he had to say about misinformation, regulations, autonomous agents, and much more. Topics Include: 00:00 – Episode preview 00:33 – Welcome,

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08:44

NLRB’s Joint Employer Rule, Biden’s Executive Order...

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2023/11/02

The National Labor Relations Board’s recently announced Joint Employer Final Rule is already being challenged in Congress. It removes some control, especially in the franchising industry, according to Gene Marks. President Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence aims to gain some control over the rapidly changing technology, and eligible employers should take advantage of diverse supplier certification to grow their network and business. Listen to this week’s podcast. DISCLAIMER: The

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19:30

How the Retirement Investment in Small Employers Act...

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2023/10/31

Following in the footsteps of the SECURE Act of 2019 and the SECURE Act 2.0 of 2022, the Retirement Investment in Small Employers (RISE) Act, is looking to set micro-sized businesses up for retirement success. Take a listen as host of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast, talks with New York State Congresswoman Claudia Tenney about this proposed bipartisan bill. Tune in to hear they talk about what the RISE Act is, to learn more about the minimum allowable tax credit, the status of the act, and much

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07:43

Retail Sales Defy Projections, Layoffs Up, and CA...

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2023/10/26

If people are impacted by inflation, they aren’t showing it because retails sales were up in September, bettering expectations. Gene Marks says financial institutions are changing their forecasts and the holiday season might be a good one for businesses. Despite the rosy numbers there, layoffs continue in tech and the financial fields, but Gene sees this as a plus for the talent pool for smaller businesses. There will be extra money in the pockets of employees in the healthcare industry in

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33:06

Transforming Home Services with Jobber: A Unique CRM...

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2023/10/24

Now more than ever, having the right CRM platform is essential for your business, especially for those in the home services industry. On this episode of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast, host Gene Marks is talking with the CEO and Co-Founder of Jobber, Sam Pillar. Take a listen to hear what Sam had to say about why and how he started Jobber, why it has become such an important product for the home services category, the user experience, and more. Topics Include: 00:00 – Episode Preview 00:36 –

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08:41

What’s Next for Interest Rates? Credit Cards for...

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2023/10/19

Reports are that inflation might settle in at 3%, which is lower than expected. The question now is what will the Federal Reserve do with interest rates? Gene Marks shares some insights on that, as well as a few thoughts on the short-term benefits of using credit cards to finance your business and why franchisees should be asking if franchisors can deliver on investing in automation to help with the labor shortage. Listen to this week’s podcast for details. DISCLAIMER: The information presented in

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21:12

GoDaddy’s Generative AI: Empowering Your Business...

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2023/10/17

Laka Sriram, VP of Product at GoDaddy is talking with host Gene Marks of the Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast about generative AI and how GoDaddy is implementing these features for their customers, the state of image generation, the current state of SEO-optimized tools, and much more. Topics Include: 00:00 – Episode preview 00:38 – Welcome, Laka Sriram 00:56 – An introduction to GoDaddy 02:13 – What is generative AI? 04:03 – AI features for GoDaddy customers 06:22 – Product descriptions with

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06:35

Tax Cuts to Expire, Tax Credit Seeks Permanency, and...

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2023/10/12

For employers who have worked a lifetime building their business and financial estate, 2025 could bring a heft of new taxes and tax rates, meaning less money you get to keep, if the tax cuts from 2017 are allowed to expire. Another perk – the New Market Tax Credit – might also go away in 2025, and Gene Marks shares that so will the projects it funds and jobs it creates in rural and urban areas. Gene also says employers and HR managers should review office policies around harassment after the EEOC

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22:20

Congressman Lloyd Smucker Talks the Main Street Tax...

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2023/10/10

Congressman Lloyd Smucker of the State of Pennsylvania is talking with Gene Marks about his sponsored bill, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. Tune in to this episode of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast, to hear what he had to say about where this bill stems from, what types of businesses this act will support, more about tax rates and previous acts, and much, much more. Topics Include: 00:00 – Episode preview 01:02 – Welcome, Congressman Lloyd Smucker 01:30 – Introduction to the Main Street Tax

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07:00

AI Gains a Voice (or 5), Net Neutrality is Back, and...

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2023/10/05

ChatGPT is adding personas and will be able to do multiple voices or even read you a bedtime story. Gene Marks shares some tips on why generative AI should be on your radar and how your business should approach the AI wave. Net neutrality has been proposed again and Gene has insights into the pros and cons for your business. Meanwhile, despite inflation and interest rates remaining high, small businesses are the most confident in the U.S. economy since the pandemic ended. Listen to the

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33:52

Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Data and Your Business

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2023/10/03

As we continue with Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’ve got Dan Lohrmann, Field Chief Information Officer at Presidio on this week’s episode of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast. Tune in to hear him chat with host Gene Marks about the services Presidio offers, as well as why businesses of all sizes need to be prepared for cyber-attacks, what they can do, the added risk brought on by remote workers, how major attacks happen, and much more. Topics Include: 00:00 – Episode preview 01:00 – Welcome,

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06:30

IRS Audits, California Fast-Food Minimum Wage, and...

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2023/09/28

The IRS is hiring thousands and thousands of more specialized personnel, primarily to increase audits on the wealthy and corporations. Gene Marks says that small businesses should be prepared to get caught in that net. In California, some franchise fast-food employers should prepare to pay a higher minimum wage, while Walmart goes the other way by paying different wages for the same job. Listen to what Gene Marks has to say on the podcast about states singling out industries to pay higher wages and

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25:24

Helping Businesses with Cybersecurity, Cyber...

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2023/09/26

October is Cyber Security Month, and we’re kicking it off early with Jonah Wisch, Program Director of the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC). Listen in a Jonah talks with Gene Marks, host of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast, about what the NCC does, cyber insurance, the importance of cyber awareness training, and more. Topics Include: 00:00 – Episode Preview 00:48 – Welcome, Jonah Wisch 03:18 – National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) 04:53 – Funding for the NCC 05:33 – Cyber for small

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08:31

IRS Pauses Review of ERTC Claims, Entrepreneurship...

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2023/09/21

The IRS announces a moratorium on reviewing any ERTC claims received after Sept. 13, 2023, until the new year, although businesses can continue to file. Basically, expect delays in the process. Some good news: the rate of entrepreneurship is rising in the U.S., led by women and people of color, according to study by Babson College that shows 19% of adults is starting a business or has done so. Gene has some suggestions about certain approaches to this, and he comments on how to offset the rising

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31:27

Navigating the Process of Buying and Selling Businesses

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2023/09/19

Have you considered buying a business or selling your current business? Now may be the right time. Take a listen to this episode of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast, as host Gene Marks talks with Bob House of BizBuySell about what you should know about the current market and how to go about buying – or selling—a business today. Topics Include: 00:00 – Episode preview 00:32 – Welcome, Bob House 01:36 – Introduction to BizBuySell 02:23 – What is the CoStar Group 03:33 – What BizBuySell offers 05:38

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09:10

Bankruptcies Rise, Score with NHL’s Penguins, and...

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2023/09/14

A 17 percent month-over-month increase in bankruptcies is concerning, especially with rising interest rates, but Gene Marks shares how businesses can get help and protect themselves under the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019. Also, a bank teams with the Pittsburgh Penguins to offer a training camp to guide and train small businesses, much like the Massachusetts prison system is providing skills training and education to inmates to prepare them for the workforce. Listen to the podcast to

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30:07

Reinventing the Customer Experience with...

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2023/09/12

Looking for another way to improve the customer experience? Your communication technology plays an important part in that. Tune in to this episode of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast, to hear from John Antanaitis, Vice President of Global Portfolio Marketing at Vonage, as he talks with host Gene Marks about how companies like Vonage are evolving, what Vonage offers its clients, the impact of artificial intelligence, and more. Topics Include: 00:00 – Episode preview 00:49 – Welcome, John

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07:21

Job Growth Flat, 529 Plan Rollovers, and a Proposed...

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2023/09/07

Although job growth has slowed for a sixth consecutive month, North Carolina continues to be the place to find work, overtaking Texas for the top spot, according to the Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. On the other side of the job market — schooling — Gene Marks says that the benefits provided in SECURE 2.0 to roll leftover 529 plan funds into a Roth IRA without penalty are key and businesses should consider providing 529s to employees. Businesses also could help themselves by

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08:22

Gen Z Favoring Trades, Mental Health a Key Focus, and...

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2023/08/31

Skilled trades might get a boost, as nearly half of Gen Zers surveyed said they are exploring this option over college, and Gene Marks says it’s a good thing. We need good trades people, and the jobs are there. Small businesses should follow big businesses — 77% say mental health access is prime focus. Are you prepared for a potential government shutdown? Gene shares his thoughts on the podcast. DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter,

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