Do You Need an Employee Handbook or Policy Manual?
 An Employee Handbook doesn’t need to be long but it should be comprehensive…
Do You Need an Employee Handbook or Policy Manual?
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…
Why Choose Work Comp Co-Op?
Dealing with workers compensation and other small business insurance is a complex, time…
Truckers Facing Tough Economic Times
As if the cost of fuel wasn’t taking a toll, safety concerns and…
HAZMAT Registration for Your Business
If you own a company that transports hazardous materials, it might be necessary…
3 Simple Things to Make Your Small Business Look Professional
Whether you have a small business that you run out of a home…
Plumbers Plan on Problems to Protect Yourself
Most people starting a plumbing business understand that they need to follow state…
Logging Leading the Hazardous Occupation List
Logging may be the most dangerous job available. In 1997 there were 128…
Painting Pressures: House Painting Has Worries
Running a house painting business is a great way to make money even…
A Closer Look at Electricians…
Many electricians dream of staring a small business, but they need to understand…
Top Trends to Watch for 2009
Savvy small business owners should be keeping a close eye on upcoming changes….
Big Changes Coming in 2009
Big Changes Coming in 2009 As the last few months of 2008 wind…
