Success

MAY 1, 2025

According to a recent Boston Consulting Group Center for Customer Insight Survey, over 75% of respondents have used ChatGPT or another AI service. As AI becomes more readily available and accessible to the broader public, there’s a subset of that group that cant ignore AI either: small business owners. Lets get started.

Small Business

Ruby

AUGUST 5, 2025

In the small business world, your time is everything. Whether you’re a solo attorney juggling consultations or a roofing contractor trying to respond to leads while working at a job site with spotty reception, you can’t afford to lose customer communication. That’s where Ruby and Zapier come together. Zapier handles it for you.

Small Business

Success

JULY 25, 2025

Launching your own small business online can cost less than $500. From AI gigs to quirky services like fake wedding guests, these 60+ small business ideas are for anyone seeking greater flexibility. Social Media Manager Wrangle Instagram, TikTok or Facebook for small businesses.

Small Business

Workplace Insight

MARCH 3, 2025

The government is set to abandon plans to introduce a legal right for employees to switch off outside working hours, in a move aimed at easing the burden of Labours employment reforms on businesses. Since taking office, the government has faced pressure from business groups to soften its stance on employment rights.

Government

Success

MAY 18, 2025

It might help you stay focused on your business goals. You can expand your vocabulary and communication skills It costs way less than attending fancy seminars or hiring consultants. While your competitors are scrolling through TikTok, you could be soaking up game-changing insights from the brightest minds in business.

Problem-Solving

Success

APRIL 14, 2023

Write a business plan While Shinholser didn’t need investors or to borrow money to fund his business, his savings were an important element of his success. You need to know what your costs will be and whether your business is scalable.” Shinholser wrote a business plan before quitting his full-time job. “My

Small Business

Success

APRIL 6, 2024

Business continuity planning—crucial for businesses of all sizes—ensures seamless operations, whether disruptions are a tiny tremor or a seismic shift. But in her initial market research, she discovered smaller shops had no interest in spending money on business continuity planning.

Planning

Insperity

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Businesses with 500 employees or less constituted 99.9 companies in 2018, which employ nearly half of the nation’s workforce, according the Small Business Administration. In return, you’ll get a more productive worker who is willing to give it their all and has a vested interest in the success of your business.

Onboarding

Insperity

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

If only finding a retirement plan to offer your employees were as easy as retiring itself. Do they offer the type of plan you’re looking for? From Simplified Employee Pension plans to 401(k)s to defined benefit plans, retirement plans come in many forms. Many times a provider will offer more than one type of plan.

Planning

Insperity

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Sponsoring a retirement plan can help them get there. Retirement plans come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, each with its own unique functionality. The following steps can help simplify the process of choosing and managing a plan. The first step toward establishing a plan for your company is learning what is out there.

Planning

Insperity

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Offering your employees a retirement plan doesn’t have to be a burden on your budget. The federal government offers tax benefits to help make retirement plans more affordable for small businesses. Here are a couple of ways you can save some money by sponsoring a retirement plan. Receive an income tax credit.

Planning

Insperity

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Need more help planning your PTO program? Having worked as an HR Director for a software company before coming to Insperity, Erin’s small business and corporate backgrounds make her a trusted consultant to companies in need of HR support and resources.' Put as many or as few rules into your PTO program as you want.

Maintenance

Ruby

OCTOBER 5, 2023

If you’re planning to launch a small business or scale an existing one, either way, you need cash. You mainly need an airtight business plan—and a list of people to show it off to! Along with your business plan, you’ll need to show up with good credit and perhaps a bit of collateral in some cases.

Small Business

WellSteps

JUNE 16, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, small businesses face unique challenges when it comes to providing health and wellness benefits to their employees. Limited budgets and resources often pose obstacles, making it essential for small businesses to navigate these challenges strategically.

Small Business

Ruby

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Some business owners launch with the idea that they’ll stay on forever—even though deep down, they know that’s impossible. Others start a business fully intending to exit at a predetermined point in the future. At heart, an exit strategy is only a game plan for how and when you want to leave your business. Start early.

Small Business

Ruby

JUNE 10, 2024

Pulling from our experience, here’s a quick rundown of 20 of the best scheduling tools and apps for small businesses. Table of contents Acuity Acuity Scheduling is a popular appointment scheduling option owned by Squarespace and designed for small businesses of 1–36 people. Additionally, Baluu offers web design services.

Small Business

ProAssisting Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Small businesses are the lifeblood of economies, playing a pivotal role in driving innovation, fostering community connections, and contributing significantly to economic growth. Moreover, small businesses reflect the cultural fabric of regions, preserving traditions and adding vibrancy to communities.

Small Business

Insperity

MARCH 15, 2018

Cost-effective solution for small businesses. Cloud-based solutions deliver seamless software upgrades that won’t disrupt business. Good payroll providers offer access to a dedicated payroll consultant, 401(k) plans and compliance assistance. Wide variety of programs available on the market.

Payroll

Jen Lawrence

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Often, small businesses that are looking to grow and scale will hyperfocus on either people or technology and, in the end, struggle to rebalance themselves after their investment. As an Operations Consultant, I can help you identify areas of opportunity and assist you in developing a strategic and effective plan of attack.

Technology

Insperity

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

For large businesses, a written program is essential because authority, responsibility, and accountability must be clearly assigned to avoid confusion and uncertainty. For small businesses with less complex operations and few potential hazards, it may be possible to effectively communicate policies and procedures orally and by example.

Construction

WellSteps

AUGUST 7, 2024

Working directly with the broker allows for a consultative approach. The broker can analyze the health claims and design the wellness program to reduce those claims where possible,” says Cameron Black , Advisor/Director, Corporate Wellness Consulting at Ollis/Akers/Arney. “An

Insurance

Ruby

JUNE 10, 2024

Pulling from our experience, here’s a quick rundown of 20 of the best scheduling tools and apps for small businesses. Table of contents Acuity Acuity Scheduling is a popular appointment scheduling option owned by Squarespace and designed for small businesses of 1–36 people. Additionally, Baluu offers web design services.

Small Business

Work Life

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The 28 measures have been broadly welcomed by unions and lobby groups representing businesses, though one described it as “clumsy, chaotic and poorly planned.” “This is a comprehensive bill which, once implemented, will represent the biggest upgrade in employment rights for a generation,” he said.

Government

Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Millions of employees will be able to request flexible working from day one of their employment, under new government plans to make flexible working the default. Minister for Small Business Kevin Hollinrake said: “Giving staff more say over their working pattern makes for happier employees and more productive businesses.

Flexibility

Office Space

JANUARY 17, 2024

Advanced meeting room booking solutions track detailed utilization metrics for better forecasting, planning, and decision-making, and robust integrations, automation, and custom reporting empower organizations to optimize resources.

Real Estate

Attendance Bot

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Having the right number of employees with the right skills and experience is essential for a successful business. A staffing plan is a strategic document that outlines an organization’s workforce needs. It is an essential tool for businesses to manage their workforce effectively and efficiently. What is a Staffing Plan?

Planning

Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The user can determine their pricing plan by the active user in their organization. Free trial for team plan of 5-20 users. Cons: Overpriced for small or medium businesses. Overpriced for small businesses and startups. Cons: Overpriced for small businesses and start-ups. Features: Gamification.

Learning

Success

MAY 20, 2022

An online survey conducted by Forrester Consulting in 2019 found that 49% of respondents saw revenue boosted by partnerships and 77% of respondents saw “partnership development as central to their 2019 sales and marketing strategy.” . Create a mediation plan or a strategy to dissolve the partnership in the event the arrangement goes south.

Retail

Success

OCTOBER 26, 2021

If you’re planning a new business venture , you can’t expect to have a profitable business from the start. The earliest days in business are the hardest. In fact, one-quarter of companies fail within the first 12 months , and most don’t become profitable businesses for 18-24 months. All investing involves risk.

Finance

Success

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Three in four small business owners report that they are interested in using it in their business. Yet, 46% say they have a beginner’s level of understanding of what it can do for them, according to a poll of 480 businesses across the U.S. This serves as a safety net, as most AI consultants are new to the game as well. “[Ask]

Cleaning

BMT Office Administration

MARCH 13, 2024

They Get Rid of Cumbersome Paperwork Small businesses that are still doing manual payroll deal with mountains of paperwork, including employee schedules, time cards, odometer readings, and more. Don’t be surprised if you receive quite a bit of pushback after announcing your plans to your team members.

Payroll

Success

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There’s quite a bit on the line—in a study of small business challenges , 33% reported retention and motivation as a top concern. Managers should leave with a better understanding of what employees need to be happier and more effective in their positions. There’s a reason exit interviews aren’t enough to improve retention alone.

Interviewing

Success

MARCH 20, 2022

That goes a long way in establishing an excellent long-term business relationship.” — Sarah Elaine Eaton, professor at the University of Calgary, and principal consultant at Eaton International Consulting. Spend money to protect your name,” says Lisa Merriam, brand consultant and author of Merriam’s Guide to Naming.

Food

Insperity

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

As a small business owner or office manager, you’re likely already spread thin. As we’ve all become interconnected through technology and the Internet, it’s now easier than ever for small businesses to operate beyond state borders. Doing payroll is yet another task on your list of responsibilities.

Payroll

Success

AUGUST 6, 2024

“As a CEO, I hold the belief that climate protection is not merely an environmental concern, but it also has significant implications for our business,” notes Jon Morgan , co-founder and chief editor of Venture Smarter , a consulting firm that specializes in helping startups and small businesses scale and grow.

Insurance

Success

JULY 30, 2024

That’s how long he plans to talk to you, until he knows everything about you. Since the movie Titanic was all the rage, he concocted a plan to sell shirts that read “Sank—get over it.” The majority… of our sources are… small businesses, and [they don’t have enough to pay for PR],” Shankman says.

Reporting

Ask a Manager

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

I feel awkward letting my coworkers know about my vacation plans. I use these to take a large number of small trips, often to quite distant places. Assuming you agree this is a good plan, the problem crops up when coworkers directly ask either what I’m doing or where I’m going on vacation (purely friendly requests!).

Planning