Michael Peck
Finance Writer and Editor
Michael Peck has written, edited, and overseen content marketing for organizations ranging from Salesforce, Morningstar, and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management to Rand McNally and TV Guide.com. He’s covered B2B tech, sales, leadership and innovation, travel, entertainment, social media, retail, and more. He’s also an author of award-winning fiction and is a graduate of Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Education
B.S., Communications, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
Articles by Michael Peck
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Vendor negotiation strategies: 8 proven tactics
Vendor negotiation strategies help companies secure better pricing, payment terms, and SLAs by preparing thoroughly and negotiating from data.
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1099 vs. W-2 workers: Key differences explained
1099 and W-2 workers differ in tax withholding, benefits, and classification, with W-2 employees taxed and covered and 1099 contractors covering both.
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What is expense fraud? How to detect and prevent it
Expense fraud occurs when employees submit false, inflated, or personal costs for reimbursement, one of the most common and costly forms of workplace theft.
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Venture debt financing: A guide for startups
Venture debt is a loan structure for startups that extends cash runway with minimal dilution, repaid with interest and often paired with equity warrants.
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How international ACH transfers work
An international ACH transfer sends money from a US bank account to a foreign account via the ACH network, with costs, timing, and rules that vary by bank.
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What is an ACH check and how does it work?
An ACH check is shorthand for an eCheck or general ACH payment, an electronic transfer that replaces paper checks and settles in 1–3 business days.