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If your current payroll provider is no longer meeting your needs, it might be time to switch companies. When you’re moving your payroll data over to a new system, it’s vital that the info...
When you’re hiring someone new, your job ad is likely the first impression potential applicants will have of your small business. So, it’s essential that the posting is accurate, professional, and shows your company’s...
The drive for businesses to go paperless has been a big trend over the past several years. Ditching paper not only reduces your carbon footprint, but it can also save you money. Keep reading...
Working from home, also known as telecommuting or working remotely, allows your staff to perform their jobs from outside the office. They might truly work out of their house, or they might spend time...
In payroll, the term “beginning balances” refers to amounts paid to and withheld from an employee during previous payroll runs in a fiscal period. You may also hear them called starting or opening balances....
Being a servant leader in your small business means putting your team’s needs before your own. You’ll ensure they have the tools, resources, and support they require to be successful. On the surface, it...
This article was last edited on 11/13/2019. For updated information on state lunch break laws, visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/state/meal.htm. Federal law does not require you to provide lunch breaks for your small business staff. And many...
A servant leader focuses on their team’s needs before considering their own. The term was first coined in the 1970s by Robert K. Greenleaf in an essay called “The Servant as a Leader.” If...
Many small business owners often neglect to help their workers learn new skills and advance in their careers. They might ignore it because they have too much to do trying to run their company...
Flextime involves allowing your small business staff to work more accommodating schedules, instead of the traditional 9-5. This lets your team meet obligations outside of work more easily. The decision of whether to offer...