How to Ask for Time Off (and Get It)
Everyone needs to get out of the office occasionally – whether it’s to go to a doctor’s appointment or just to refresh and recharge. When you work for a small business, it can be...
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4 Reasons to Switch to Payroll Software from a Manual Payroll System
When you’re starting a business, you might get away with managing payroll from a simple Excel spreadsheet (especially if you’re the only one working for the company). But things get a bit more complicated...
How Payroll Software Can Increase Productivity for Your Small Business
Running payroll can be time consuming, especially if you’re trying to calculate it manually. Using payroll software can save you a lot of time, often at an affordable price. You’ll eliminate the need to...
3 Ways to Celebrate National Small Business Week
For over 50 years, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has recognized and celebrated the contributions of American entrepreneurs and small business owners during National Small Business Week (NSBW). More than half of all Americans...
5 Steps for Finding the Perfect Candidate on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a great tool to add to your recruiting strategy, if you’re not already using it. Because so many people keep their work history updated on LinkedIn, there’s a great chance you’ll find...
7 Employee Handbook Rules and Regulations to Stay Compliant in 2019
Your employee handbook is an essential resource for communicating company policies with your team. It encourages fairness and consistency within your small business by showing your staff that everyone is subject to the same...
Why Small Businesses Need HR Software for Successful HR Management
Small business owners always have a full plate of responsibilities; from finding leads and making sales pitches to ensuring payroll gets processed and new employees are properly trained, they likely have next-to-no work-life balance...
Jury Duty and Employers: What to Do if an Employee Misses Work
It’s likely that one of your team members will be summoned for jury duty eventually. Although it’s an important civic responsibility, jury duty can be frustrating for employers because of how unpredictable it is....
401(k) Basics for Employers
One of the benefit options that job candidates and employees find most attractive is a 401(k) plan. A 401(k) will keep your workforce happy and financially secure, but you also must consider what it...
How Much Do Payroll Services Cost?
Once you hire your first employee, you’ll need to process payroll regularly. That means giving your worker(s) a paycheck and withhold state and federal taxes and other deductions, like insurance benefits. It can be...