Small business owners are special people. Not everyone can handle the stress, endless work, and creative demands that must be met if you want to start your own business. For one thing, entrepreneurs must have an uncanny ability to multitask. If you’re not ready to perform the duties of at least three different full-time employees,…
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Perhaps, you’ve thought about working with a professional employer organization before but have hesitated to make the leap. Maybe you’re a small to medium business now and looking to grow but you’re not sure if a PEO is the best fit for a growing company. We’re here to tell you that not only is a…
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In the beginning stages of a new company’s growth, teams are small and intimate. As an employee who comes in on the ground floor, there’s a great deal of loyalty and personal investment in the company’s success. From the owner all the way to the newest hire, they know that they’re involved in the creation…
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If you were a school principal, you wouldn’t hire just anyone to teach seventh grade science. You’d interview a number of applicants to verify that they had the proper degrees, licenses, and certifications to teach subjects in a way that met government regulations. When hiring someone to replace the roof on your home after a…
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Being a successful business owner is about more than just satisfying your customers and making a profit. All businesses depend on employees to take care of everyday tasks that keep the business moving forward. Whether it’s opening a store on time, keeping a retail shop clean, bringing in new clients, or physically producing a product,…
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At your business, you’re the expert. You know everything there is to know about your products, services, customers, and employees. But how much do you know about state and federal labor laws? If you’ve got a sheepishly-clueless look on your face right now, don’t feel too bad. You’d be surprised how many people start a…
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It’s hard to imagine, but there was once a time when employers could do whatever they wanted in order to turn a profit; even if this meant taking advantage of employees and forcing them to work in inhumane conditions. What’s even harder to believe is how long it took for the United States government to…
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Fast-Growing Companies Can’t Survive Without One Of These. You started a business out of your garage, and never expected that in just a couple of years, you’d now be moving into your very own shop or office space. Congratulations! You’ve accomplished something that many would-be entrepreneurs only dream about. Now that you’re expanding and making…
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The Senate Bill S704, sponsored by James Seward, passed the Senate with a unanimous vote (58 to 0). This bill is to amend the insurance law in New York State, reverting the definition of “small group” to 2-50 employees. A companion bill appears to be in the works for the Assembly. We will advise when…
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We’ve previously discussed what a professional employer organization is or a PEO but the question still remains should an employer benefit from working with a PEO? A PEO is a way of outsourcing a company’s HR management, insurance packages, and payroll to experienced professionals who do just that. It requires experience to make that decision.…
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