The first hard collection is one of the most difficult moments in the life of a new small business owner. Getting your creditors and clients to pay... ...  more>>

Employee background screenings are almost a matter of course for all employment these days. However, you might feel the urge to cut costs by not... ...  more>>

Whether you’re hiring for the first time or expanding your force, you might not be sure when it’s the right time for your business to expand. You... ...  more>>

Have you thought about the organizational structure of your business? And no, that doesn't refer to whether your company will be a corporation or an... ...  more>>

No one likes being called for jury duty and leaving the stateside status of a military reserve to go abroad in a combat zone can be a trying... ...  more>>

Small businesses wrestle with the idea of benefits. An added expense, benefits only increase the overall cost of labor. As labor is one of the... ...  more>>

Even in the safest, most cautious workplaces, accidents still happen. It's important to have short and long-term disability policies in place to... ...  more>>

Every growing business faces organizational challenges; they’re not a sign of failure. On the contrary, when your business begins to experience... ...  more>>

There’s little question that, especially in this labor market, that employers have the upper hand when it comes to negotiating salary. However, as a... ...  more>>

An organizational chart is a hallmark of the corporate age. It shows who is responsible for what, and who reports to whom. This can help people... ...  more>>

You’ve just acquired a new business. What’s more you want to make it a part of your existing operation. You’ve built a business before, but you’ve... ...  more>>

Maternity, adoption and family leave refer to time off given to employees who have a child, adopt a child or have to take care of an ailing family... ...  more>>

It’s hard to decide whether or not to provide your employees with benefits. As a small business, there are many concerns that prevent you from being... ...  more>>

If you're deciding whether or not to provide your employees with benefits, at some point you need to consider the actual cost of benefits. You might... ...  more>>

Most employees expect some kind of paid time off. Full-time employees need vacation and sick time, and the occasional personal day. If you aren’t... ...  more>>