Archive for March 2017
How to Finance Your Startup
How to Finance Your Startup If you have an idea for a business, one of the most frustrating parts of getting started can be securing the capital you need to begin your operations. For the first-time business owner, financing can also be frightening, as it involves taking on tens or even hundreds of thousands of…
Read MoreTax Day is Approaching, Don’t Forget These 11 Commonly Overlooked Deductions
Tax Day is Approaching, Don’t Forget These 11 Commonly Overlooked Deductions Every year, taxpayers who itemize their returns claim about $1.2 trillion in tax deductions. Taxpayers who take this easy route and use the standard deduction claim less than $750 billion in deductions. Want to make sure you’re keeping as much of your money as…
Read MoreExit Interview Best Practices
Exit Interview Best Practices In a perfect world, you’d be able to retain that perfect employee going into the future, but unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world. We live in a world where sometimes employees leave for what seems to be no reason. We live in a world where turnover can climb into…
Read More5 Things that successful Entrepreneurs do in the morning
5 Things that successful Entrepreneurs do in the morning It’s pretty obvious that successful entrepreneurs and leaders like to do things their own way. It gives them a sort of competitive advantage and puts them ahead of the fold. Even so, there are certain things that all successful entrepreneurs do in the morning before they get…
Read MoreHuman Resources and the Use of Technology
Human Resources and the Use of Technology The role of the Human Resource professional has changed greatly in recent years. In decades past, Human Resources departments were likely to given the lowly moniker of “Personnel Offices.” They were the first stop for potential employees and the last stop for company workers on their final day…
Read More5 Tips to Scale Your Small Business
5 Tips to Scale Your Small Business Many business owners find the start-up process the most demanding aspect of achieving business success, but scaling the business can be just as challenging. The scaling up process can make or break a company. Scale too slowly and you’ll lose out on resources, opportunities, and revenue. Scale too…
Read More5 Ways to Simplify Employee Onboarding
5 Ways to Simplify Employee Onboarding Much is being said these days about talent. The conversation centers on the best place to find it and make your company attractive enough to hire good talent and keep it. This is not unusual since having great people in your company equals success for your organization. During the…
Read More3 Common Mistakes in Human Resources
3 Common Mistakes in Human Resources Human Resources is one department where minimizing mistakes is critical. It isn’t easy to manage human resources in any company, no matter the size. Between the ever-changing state and federal employer regulations, the expectations are high and the stress can be even higher. That is why it is critical…
Read More5 Common Payroll Mistakes & How to Correct Them
5 Common Payroll Mistakes & How to Correct Them Maintaining a payroll system can be delicate and complex, which means that sometimes mistakes may happen. In fact, errors are more common than not, so if you’re a business owner, you’ll have to be diligent in ensuring no payroll mistakes are made or missed. You’ll also…
Read MoreThese 6 Mistakes Can Cost You Money on Payroll
These 6 Mistakes Can Cost You Money on Payroll Regardless of what type of business you’re in, your employees are your most valuable resource. Ensuring that they’re happy and fulfilled in their jobs is critical to ensure the success of your company. One of the most basic ways to increase employee satisfaction is to make…
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