You might think that owning a business for nearly 20 years would mean I don’t need to put in much effort any more. That’s anything but the truth. I was...
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Your startup has built a fantastic product. But what about the workplace that goes with it? Big players like Uber, GitHub and SheThinx somehow missed that second part (although they...
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I have a calculator and pencils on my desk, a spreadsheet on my computer, a short stack of ledger paper in a drawer somewhere, and a working knowledge of how...
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When it comes to running a business, basic HR elements have to be in place, no matter the company's size (think hiring, payroll, workers’ comp, etc). But at what point...
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If you’ve ever started a business, you already know that from the day you hire your first employee, you’re under scrutiny. With just one person on your payroll, you immediately...
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I remember when we all hired from resumes. Really, it wasn’t long ago, but it was a very slow and sometimes painful process. That’s why I was thrilled when the...
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There’s almost nothing worse than a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against your small business. For me, it happened when I owned a small chain of salons. One of my employees...
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Thinking of outsourcing your payroll? You’re not alone. Research indicates that a little less than half of all businesses in the U.S. already put their company payrolls in the hands of...
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When I owned my small business, I did everything wrong. I spent a few hours each week running payroll when the shops were closed (family time — who needs that?)....
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If working with a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) can boost business growth by 7-9%, lower turnover by 10-14% and make it more likely that a company will increase YOY profits...
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