Employers

28 Dec New Year’s Resolutions: Annual Checks for Businesses

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups

Whether you’ve had your business for years or just finished the first one, a new year offers a natural time to assess where you are and where you want to be. Annual checks for businesses aren’t meant to replace the more frequent monitoring of your business. Regular activity like sales targets and budgets should be happening monthly, if not more often. But a few tasks just need a once a year check-in to make sure you don’t need to make any adjustments.

Here are some annual checks for businesses to consider soon:

21 Dec Top Dog: Things To Know About Being the Boss

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups

Whether you’ve started your own company, or been hired to run someone else’s, being the boss is exciting. After all it’s a statement that you have the ability and confidence to be the last word on all things. No matter where you are in your career, there is a satisfying sense of accomplishment. And no one tells you what to do…sort of. So it might be surprising as you settle into the role and discover all is not as you expected.

Here are some surprising things about being the boss:

30 Nov Tis the Season: How to Survive the Holiday Season at Work

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups

Like clockwork, the commercials and emails and online ads for the holidays arrived just as turkeys landed on tables across the country. We’re officially in the holiday season, and there’s no turning back until January 2. For some, this is the most special part of the year, getting ready to spend time with family, decorate the house and indulge in seasonal savories. And it can be easy to survive the holiday season at work if that’s how you see it. But taking all that jolly spirit to the office can be tricky for some.

Here’s how to handle the holiday season at work:

09 Nov Need help? Why You Should Hire Older Workers

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups

So, you might be sick of the idea of older and wiser. Or, “you’ll understand when you’re older”. Or. . .well, fill in your favorite “experience matters” cliché. But. Well, the truth is, more experienced workers can be a really valuable asset to your team. So consider why you should hire older workers to help grow your business.

Reasons why you might want to hire older workers:

02 Nov Stay Jolly: How to Hire Seasonal Workers for the Holidays

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups

In our post on being a seasonal worker during the holidays, we made a strong argument for why now is a good time to start considering seasonal work if you are in the job market (or not, but open to some extra cash). And if you’re on the other side of the hiring desk? Here’s how to hire seasonal workers for the holidays and still keep the happy in your happy holidays.

Tips if You Plan to Hire Seasonal Workers for the Holidays

12 Oct Check These Out . . . Great Apps for Small Businesses

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups

We know, we know. Everyone is always touting what’s the next best set of apps for small businesses. But that doesn’t mean that some aren’t worth checking out. You only need a couple of great ones to change your life (well, ok, at least your business day).

Here are some apps for small businesses that we recommend:

05 Oct Workplace Makeover: Should You Update the Office Space

Posted at 07:45h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups

Even though there has been an enormous uptick in remote arrangements, home offices and other flexible work plans, most people still spend a lot of their 9 to 5 in a setting planned by someone else. The good news is, companies can update the office space in ways that can truly impact employee satisfaction and productivity, and it doesn’t have to break the bank.

Ways to update the office space.

28 Sep Starting up: Tips to Start Your Own Business

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups

There’s something that just sounds cool about being an entrepreneur. It conjures up visions of making your own hours, answering to no one but yourself, following a passion, and making a great fortune. And technically, all of that can be true if you start your own business. But most people know it’s a long road from an idea on a napkin to world domination (if that’s your kind of thing).

Here are things to consider before you start your own business:

13 Sep Cultural Fit – Should One Size Fit All?

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups

You're sitting across the interview table from a prospective candidate. Their resume is in your hand. You have a notebook of questions to ask and a pen ready to record their responses. As you begin the conversation, you find that they are witty, well-read, and an extensive traveler, as are you. Like your business partner, they enjoy Italian reds and domestic beer. The company softball team needs a new pitcher and they played varsity in high school. This person begins to evolve into more than your next supply manager. They just make sense. They’re the right. . . cultural fit. Hiring them is a no-brainer. Or is it?

The pros and cons of hiring for cultural fit.

07 Sep Like A Boss: Unusual Hiring Tips You Hadn’t Thought Of (Probably)

Posted at 07:00h in Employers, Small Business Owners, Startups

If you are new to the hiring process, or a veteran looking to improve your vetting skills, read on. We have a few unusual hiring tips that you may not have thought of. Most of those who hire regularly have gotten good at spotting red flags like gaps on resumes, or noting bad communication skills during the interview. But these extra efforts could be incredibly helpful in really learning all you can about your candidate.