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There are a lot of benefits that come with hiring remote employees. But some challenges arise from managing remote workers, including the inability to physically monitor them learning new ways to engage them, so...
If you’re considering hiring employees who work from home, now is the time to do it. Remote teams can be incredibly beneficial for small businesses because they drastically reduce overhead enable companies to recruit...
October is Women’s Small Business Month, which means it is the perfect time to celebrate all the hard-working female entrepreneurs out there. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), 21 percent of companies with...
Where would your business be without your employees? Starting a business was an incredible accomplishment. But to stay successful, you need to expand it. Most likely, you’re not the only one contributing to your...
Handling time-off requests is a balancing act. Employees may need time off for many reasons. As an employer, you to try to be accommodating, but you still need to maintain productivity. If handling PTO...
The #1 priority for a manager is to set their team up for success! Your staff can accomplish their goals if you devote time to training, share your expertise, and empower them to do...
Employees and independent contractors are treated very differently by the IRS and Department of Labor (DOL) because their functions in a company are very different. Although both workers perform services, the way they interact...
Now that your business is officially up and running, you’re ready to watch the cash flow in. Of course, since you’re just entering the market, you’ll also be spending cash to catch up with...
Before employees start their first day on the job, it’s important they understand their compensation completely. They agreed to an hourly or salaried amount when you offered them the position. But, do they know...
Tracking your employees’ attendance is essential in any small business: It ensures you’re accurately paying your team for the time they worked. It allows you to recognize issues that could be harming productivity –...