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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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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If you’re a small business, you may be wondering what a PEO actually is, and what it can do for your business. Don’t worry. We’re here to tell you all about what a professional employer organization is and how we as a consultant can be of benefit to you. A PEO is human resource management…
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Managing a small business and maintaining proper HR compliance can be a hefty task. In fact, many people find they spend more time doing HR work then the work they set out to do with their company. Even more often, they find trying to remain compliant with HR laws and regulations is almost impossible as…
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Though thousands of companies work with professional employer organizations (PEOs) in the United States, many people may be unaware of what a PEO is and how they help small to medium sized companies. By hiring a PEO, a company is choosing to use experts in human resource management from outside of their existing company structure…
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