Business Services
How to Deal With a Difficult Employee
We have all worked with one. You know, the employee who just does not get along with people, an individual that employers label difficult.
4 Effective SEO Strategies for Today’s Webmasters
Webmasters have learned over the past few years that their search engine optimization (SEO) strategies must be continually honed and refined to reflect the latest changes from Google. Google is, of course, the largest search provider in the world.
Your Year End Business Check Up
With just weeks left in the year, businesses will soon close the books on another business year. But before the calendar flips over, you’ll want to ensure that several matters including tax issues are addressed well before then.
The Daily Challenges of Small Business Owners
Owning a small business has many rewards including reporting to nobody but yourself. That alone is reason enough for some people to launch or take over an existing enterprise, but there are daily challenges that small business owners face that can make self employment seem burdensome.
Smart Incentives for Healthy Companies
The key to employee morale lies in part with compensation. Pay your people what they are worth and you will have a satisfied workplace.
Why Paying a Salary Is a Sensible Approach
Employee compensation includes pay, money that is offered by hourly wage or through a salary. Many companies use both pay methods, providing hourly compensation for most workers and a fixed salary for managers and certain exempt employees.
Reliable Sources for Small Business Loans
Managing a small business means keeping a careful eye on your cash flow. In an ideal world, you would get paid when the money is due to arrive, but we all know that consistent and timely payments cannot always be expected or depended on.
How to Determine an Employee’s Salary
If you are planning to hire a new employee, especially one for a newly created position, determining salary can be one of your biggest challenges.
Interview Techniques for Savvy Human Resources Professionals
Human Resources professionals have their work cut out for them especially when a critical new hire has to be found, vetted and hired.
Business Casual and Your Company’s Image
Casual Fridays began in the 1980s, a non-compensation perk that allowed employees to dress down once per week. It was initiated during a deep recession when businesses were looking for ways to boost morale, given that pay increases were limited or frozen.
Employee Mentoring and Your Small Business
Your small business may not have the resources to provide new employees with two-week paid training outside of the workplace, but you may have an available tool that can be just as effective: employee mentoring.
Interviewing Tips for Screening Job Applicants
Available and publicized job openings mean the receipt of multiple applications, sometimes numbering in the hundreds for just one position. Human Resources departments are often strained under the weight of the responses, but careful consideration must be made to ensure that competitive candidates are not overlooked.
New Talent Considerations and Your Small Business
Money and advertising are two of the largest concerns for emerging businesses, but recruiting, hiring, training and managing new employees can be the most difficult area of all.
Steps to Acquire a Small Business Disaster Loan
When a disaster hits, residential, commercial and retail properties alike may be damaged or destroyed. If you own a small business your company may have been affected.
6 Strategies for a Successful Direct Mail Campaign
A direct mail campaign provides a great way for your business to get the word out. Such campaigns are low cost, have a far reach and can provide an excellent return on your investment.
