What are the advantages and disadvantages of state mandated workers comp?
As a small business owner, you may or may not have the option…
How can I tell if my small business is exempt from state compensation laws?
Each state has its own laws and regulations that control the workers compensation…
What is the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Program?
Contractors and Sub-Contractors that deal with Federal projects should be familiar with the…
What is the DOL Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program?
Contractors and small business owners that sub-contract or work with various federal agencies…
What Workers Comp programs are available through the Department of Labor
The Department of Labor has four primary programs that respond to the needs…
Workplace Emergencies
A workplace emergency can take many forms: An unforeseen situation that threatens your…
How to Name Your Business
There is more to naming your business than just coming up with something…
How and Why to Measuring Employee Performance
Ongoing performance evaluations are a great way to spot and correct problems before…
Biggest Mistakes Made by Small Business Owners
Lack of cash. Believe it or not, a business can have plenty of…
Electric Safety for Construction Sites
Staying safe when working around electricity is critical to every small business owner….
Do You Need an Employee Handbook or Policy Manual?
 An Employee Handbook doesn’t need to be long but it should be comprehensive…
Easy Ways to Improve Profitability
 Boost your bottom line by implementing some or all of these tactics for…
Social Security
For most employees, social security and Medicare taxes are deducted from every paycheck,…
Should all Businesses Run Employee Background Checks?
Small business owners are legally obligated to confirm and authenticate the identity of…
Benefit Basics for Small Businesses
Many small-business owners mistakenly believe they cannot afford to offer benefits but while…
How Create a Compensation Plan
Creating a compensation package is not as simple as adding salary with benefits….
Ways to Lower Workers’ Compensation Costs
Workers’ Compensation is one area where business owners can take measures to cut…
Easy Ways to Improve Profitability
Boost your bottom line by implementing some or all of these tactics for…
Hiring Family Members
One of the advantages of operating your own business is hiring family members….
Why Customer Service Matters More than Price
Recent research shows that while vendors believe price is the most important factor…
Outsourcing Payroll
Many small business or practice owners with employees decide to outsource payroll and…
Simple Steps to Improve Profit and Cash-flow
The following are easy-to- follow strategies to improve profitability and cash flow: Identify…
Estimated Taxes
Federal income tax is a pay-as-you-go tax which means you must pay the…
Handling Common Employee Complaints
Being a small business owner can be tough but chances are you didn’t…
Getting The Right Insurance
Finding the right insurance for your business. Before speaking with an insurance representative,…
Protecting Confidential Information
The media is filled with stories about disgruntled employees who have stolen entire…
Run Employee Background Checks?
Small business owners are legally obligated to confirm and authenticate the identity of…
Increase Employee Job Satisfaction
While it sometimes may seem nothing makes employees happy, the fact is keeping…
Questions NOT to Ask During an Interview
Small business owners should know which questions are illegal to ask during an…
Are Your Workers Employees or Contractors?
Many small business owners really aren’t sure whether or not their workers are…
The number one workplace safety problem…
OSHA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the number one complaint of…
A Closer Look at Electricians…
Many electricians dream of staring a small business, but they need to understand…
Reduce Your Business Risk by Increasing Communication
Communication is a critical component to reducing the risk of work related injuries…
