This time of year I find myself writing many lists -- holiday gifts to purchase, greetings cards to send, and New Year's resolutions to strive for. In the same way that we all use lists in our personal lives to maintain relationships, reflect on the past year, and set our course for the upcoming year, we need to do the same thing when it comes to
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Basically, small business compliance involves doing a lot of administrative stuff to please various government agencies. Sure, these rules and regulations provide necessary societal safeguards, but, at the same time, they also take the fun out of being an entrepreneur. They distract you from doing important things, like finding new customers and
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Times have gotten tough for small-business owners. By containing your healthcare plan costs, you might help ease some of the economic pressures bearing down on your business. Health insurance can be emotional. After all, we're talking about your health and, in some cases, maybe even your life. If done right, you achieve the results necessary to
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It's challenging to keep up morale and motivate staff when the marketplace is filled with uncertainty. Having survived several economic cycles, I've seen the benefits of investing in staff even during the lean times. During those times, I've been able to count on employees to keep my business engine going and as the market opens up, they've been
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Do you really need an employee handbook for your small business? Or would an employee "handpage" be enough? Many small-business owners wonder if documentation outlining company policies is really necessary to maintain an effective and growing company. Let's take a look at how and why small-business owners should incorporate useful written company
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Creating a great working experience can lower your payrolls and boost staff morale at the same time.Think your employees are asking for too much money? If so, you may want to think about how you can motivate them without doling out more cash. It's a simple thought exercise that can lead to some practical ideas on how to lower your payrolls and
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