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How Many Generations can Co-Exist Within One Workplace?

Friday, December 29, 2017

Small business owners probably employ people from three diverse generations. Since each generation has its own set of beliefs and is driven by different motivational factors, how can you possibly … Continue Reading

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Employee Compensation can Compensate Your Business, Too

Monday, November 27, 2017

Your small business needs the smartest, most-gifted employees to become one of the big (or bigger) guys. But, your larger counterparts have disposable income while you can think of 20 … Continue Reading

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Can Your Employees Work From Home Reliably?

Friday, November 3, 2017

As a contract writer, I always work from home. Admittedly, it requires discipline, particularly when the dog is being particularly cute. Still, I was very trustworthy — and more productive … Continue Reading

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Would a Virtual Assistant (VA) Help Your Small Business?

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Face it: dreams of business ownership do not match up with the reality. You envision a life spent pushing your industry knowledge and skills to create products or services that … Continue Reading

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Should You Be Your Business’ Own Chief Financial Officer (CFO)?

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Whether your business is still in the start-up phase, or if its growth seems a bit out of control, do you understand the financial side as well as you should? … Continue Reading

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How to Onboard Employees When You Can’t Even Find the Paperclips

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

New or growing businesses are not always models of organization and efficiency, and your business is likely no exception. This is why you hire employees who enjoy working in a … Continue Reading

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Small Business Employee Training

Five Inexpensive Ways to Train Your Employees

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

As your business grows, you probably need to add more employees into the fold. But, growth does not mean that you have money to burn, so it’s logical to stretch … Continue Reading

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Is Your Small Business Responsible for Employee Retirement?

Thursday, July 13, 2017

When it comes to employee benefits offerings, small businesses face a bit of a dilemma. Without a doubt, companies that offer an impressive list of benefits attract more skilled job … Continue Reading

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Small Businesses Need to Consider Carefully Between Two Basic Hiring Options

Monday, May 8, 2017

You may have just recently opened the doors to your new business, and funds are still tight. But, if you want to grow your business, you might need more hands … Continue Reading

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Small Business Hiring Tips

Seven Attributes to Look For When Hiring Small Business Employees

Thursday, April 27, 2017

In a perfect world, all small business employees will come to the job with applicable prior experience and vast education in their field. However, small business owners who need to … Continue Reading

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ChooseWhat Spring 2017 Scholarship Davis Johnston

Spring 2017 ChooseWhat Scholarship: And the Winner Is…

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Self-employment teaches people lessons of independence and accountability that can’t be learned any other way. Combine these lessons with a solid education, and you’ve got everything you need to start … Continue Reading

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Joy Vick ChooseWhat Fall 2016 Recipient

And the Fall 2016 ChooseWhat Scholarship Winner Is…

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Self-employment teaches people lessons of independence and accountability that can’t be learned any other way. Combine these lessons with a solid education, and you’ve got everything you need to start … Continue Reading

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What Employers Need to Know About Changes to Overtime Pay Rules

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

In the summer of 2015, the Department of Labor announced a proposed rule that would change overtime pay. Specifically, the proposed changes update the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and would … Continue Reading

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Tempo Smart Calendar App Review – Your Free Personal Assistant

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Tempo is a revolutionary smart calendar app that manages your busy day-to-day schedule, prepares you for your upcoming meetings and networking events, and has a warm dinner waiting for you … Continue Reading

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Should Small Businesses Hire Employees Through Staffing Companies?

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The cost of retaining a staffing agency probably scares off a lot of small businesses. After all, you will pay a staffing company significantly more money than you would spend … Continue Reading

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Checklist for Hiring New Employees

Monday, April 2, 2012

After you’ve gone through the first five steps of the hiring process, which we detailed in How To: Hire an Employee, and you and your new employee(s) have signed an … Continue Reading

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campus2careers’ Nathan Green Explains How to Rethink Small Business Internships

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Do you have good-for-nothing interns, or worse, none at all? Nathan Green would like to change that. Internships changed his life, and he’s on a mission to make internships an … Continue Reading

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Where to Find New Employees

Friday, September 10, 2010

ChooseWhat’s Web Development Associate April Coburn has worn many hats for our company. Originally our Office Manager, she has been a part of the hiring process for several positions and … Continue Reading

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Who’s the Boss? How to Conduct the Perfect Interview

Friday, August 27, 2010

Anyone who’s been on a job interview knows they can be intimidating. What do you wear? Do you mention salary? What if you’ve previously been fired? Ack! But what if … Continue Reading

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Working Abroad: Tips on Beginning Your Journey

Thursday, August 12, 2010

For as long as I can remember I’ve been obsessed with France. My dad used to travel to Paris for business and bring me back souvenirs from the City of … Continue Reading

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