Insperity

AUGUST 30, 2018

Many states are also applying similar logic to questions about a candidate’s previous compensation, instituting a salary history ban on job applications. So, if your business doesn’t operate in any of the current ban-the-box or salary-history-ban states, should you even be concerned with this legislation? Employment at will.

Small Business 197

Small Business Legal Salary Government 197

Ruby

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Small businesses don’t just survive adversity, they often thrive in it. When a global health crisis caused many small businesses to close, newly formed American companies contributed to a historic peak in new job opportunities. It was a bleak time for all businesses, but small ones seemed disproportionately impacted.

Small Business 52

Small Business Problem-Solving Customer Service Banking 52

Insperity

JULY 19, 2022

In addition to recruitment costs, salary offsets for employees who live in areas with a lower cost of living could represent a savings on the balance sheet over time. For example, a hire in California may command a $100,000 salary, but a comparable hire in Tennessee may only cost $60,000. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I).

Mentoring 287

Mentoring Training Salary Onboarding 287

Insperity

MARCH 25, 2021

of an employees’ salary, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Employer overhead (in excess of compensation) typically costs between 1.25% and 1.4% It’s a substantial part of your budget and also a top contributor to the time, effort and sanity you expend running your organization.

Payroll 264

Payroll Insurance Software Security 264

Launch Work Places

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

As a small business owner, it’s essential that you implement the right hiring strategies when it’s time to expand your team. From finding the best candidate to making an offer, here are nine effective hiring strategies for small businesses. But great talent can be tough to find.

Small Business 52

Small Business Advertising Salary Networking 52

Insperity

JANUARY 18, 2018

Because the burden of proof for FLSA compliance lies with the employer, not the employee, it’s vital for businesses to maintain accurate records related to hours worked and wages paid. It’s not uncommon for small businesses to have informal work arrangements, incomplete or non-existent job descriptions, or no employee handbook at all.

Legal 203

Legal Insurance Salary Maintenance 203

Justworks

AUGUST 15, 2017

Between state and federal mandates around offering health insurance to employees, most small and mid-sized companies have considered what kinds of benefits they should offer employees. When you’re a small business, after salaries, health insurance is often one of the most expensive expenditures that you have to make.

Small Business 53

Small Business Insurance Salary 53

Vantage Circle

MARCH 30, 2025

While good salaries and job perks matter, they're not always enough. But here's something that no one tells - Not all reward systems work the same for every business. Use Case: Ideal for startups, small businesses, or organizations promoting a strong company culture where flexibility and personal growth are highly valued.

Teamwork 103

Teamwork Flexibility Flexibility Sales 103

Ruby

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Although it may sound like a ton of paperwork (which, to be clear, it is), this time of year also presents tons of savings opportunities for small businesses like yours. With January in the bag, most small business owners have sent out tax forms to their employees and independent contractors. Or upgrade your equipment.

Small Business 52

Small Business Home Office Insurance Finance 52

Insperity

DECEMBER 10, 2014

If you have a results-driven company culture , trustworthy salaried employees, and the technology to support that level of flexibility, it could be a great, maintenance-free PTO option for you. Despite the somewhat complicated arrangement, it has served the company’s and the employees’ needs very well. Prefer more structure?

Maintenance 242

Maintenance Sales Software Consulting 242

Insperity

OCTOBER 10, 2019

This will be useful not only for clarifying roles and responsibilities but also when engaging in workforce planning, succession planning and salary grading. In a small business, a single HR staff member must juggle many hats, often all at once. Setting Priorities. But how does one discern what to prioritize – and when?

Payroll 220

Payroll Onboarding Legal Training 220

Ruby

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In an ever-changing and ultra-competitive landscape, small businesses that want to attract the best talent can’t afford to neglect culture in pursuit of growth. To make people want to work with and for them, the savviest small business owners are intentional about culture. What does “culture” mean for your small business?

Small Business 52

Small Business Problem-Solving Training Communication 52

Insperity

APRIL 14, 2016

One of the biggest mistakes small business owners make is putting one person in charge of the finances. a personal lifestyle that doesn’t match salary. Actions can vary from updating your employee handbook to employee termination and legal intervention. Many times theft can occur out of opportunity. unusual working hours.

Supplies 203

Supplies Banking Legal Small Business 203

Insperity

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

If you have employees who are tied to sales, consider offering them commission on top of their base salary. A new report says that 61 percent of small businesses worry about sourcing enough candidates for key positions. Outside of health care insurance, research ways to offer your employees a wider variety of benefits.

Transportation 279

Transportation Flexibility Flexibility Insurance 279

Insperity

AUGUST 27, 2019

All things being equal (tasks, salary, working conditions), companies with consistent, reliable customer service are ultimately rooted in a culture where management values servant leadership. To do so consistently, while also putting one’s own needs second, is the essence of servant leadership. The dangers of power.

Leadership 264

Leadership Influencing Customer Service Controlling 264

Justworks

MARCH 22, 2018

Whether your employee is making room for a new child or needs some time to tend to a loved one, in 2018, NYPFL requires 50% salary continuation up to a maximum weekly benefit amount of $652.96. New York Paid Family Leave (NYPFL) now allows eligible workers to take partially paid leave for up to eight weeks when caretaking.

Small Business 28

Small Business Salary 28

Insperity

JUNE 25, 2014

Challenges exist in every organization, but start-ups and small businesses have a built-in advantage. By attracting top talent during those extremely demanding first few years, employees can grow with the business and are engaged in seeing it succeed. This is especially true – and easier to pull off – in a small business.

Small Business 145

Small Business Mentoring Reporting Salary 145

BMT Office Administration

JANUARY 24, 2024

This type of promotion saves the company money, but can be frustrating for employees who understandably expect a higher salary for their hard work in their new role. The key here is to keep your word, set a clear timeline, and provide a salary increase as soon as there is room in the budget.

Promotion 130

Promotion Salary Small Business Delegation 130

Ask a Manager

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

A reader writes: You regularly talk about how inappropriate it is for employers to ask candidates about their salary expectations without giving any salary information out themselves. Well, I am a medical professional, and, along with my partners, employ two staff in our small office. without taking too much of a financial hit.

Salary 54

Salary Equipment Small Business Planning 54

Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 4, 2013

On our Chamber blog and website, we focus on the needs of small business owners. Many small businesses are started by people who want to act on a great idea. A good leader will do the right thing, even if it’s not going to produce an ideal outcome for themselves or their business.

Leadership 111

Leadership Small Business Teamwork Learning 111

Success

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Although the SEP IRA is a good, relatively low-cost and low-hassle retirement plan option for business owners, there are some rules to be aware of before you complete the setup process. Since each employee must receive the same contribution percentage in their account, a SEP IRA may not make sense for businesses with multiple employees.

Planning 105

Planning Small Business Salary Security 105

Insperity

AUGUST 9, 2011

Small Business Administration, owners of small companies spend as much as 25 percent of their time dealing with employee-related issues. This is time and money that would be better spent tending to the moneymaking functions of the business. Allowing you to focus on the business of doing business.

Insurance 102

Insurance Small Business Payroll Controlling 102

Work Life

JANUARY 22, 2024

According to a recent study conducted by hybrid work software provider Scoop, nearly three quarters of organizations that employ fewer than 500 employees offer full flexibility over where to work, compared to just a third of medium-size businesses and 17% of those with more than 25,000 staff.

Promotion 111

Promotion Salary Flexibility Flexibility 111

Insperity

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Unfortunately, since small businesses employ a smaller number of individuals, providers make less money than they do with the big guys. As a result, many providers won’t provide benefits to your small businesses simply because it’s less profitable for them.

Small Business 100

Small Business Government Payroll Insurance 100

Productivityist

MAY 21, 2015

Felix is an entrepreneur that helps small business owners outsource work to virtual assistants. Any business, regardless of size or scale, will benefit from outsourcing services. This is especially true if you own a small business with tight budgets and limited access to capital. Lower your costs.

Small Business 99

Small Business Mailing Government Salary 99

Insperity

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

If you have employees who are tied to sales, consider offering them commission on top of their base salary. A new report says that 61 percent of small businesses worry about sourcing enough candidates for key positions. Outside of health care insurance, research ways to offer your employees a wider variety of benefits.

Transportation 189

Transportation Insurance Flexibility Flexibility 189

Insperity

APRIL 26, 2018

For small businesses, it’s worth finding out if your PEO sponsors a 401(k) plan that would allow your employees to defer compensation for retirement while taking advantage of employer matching or other contributions. This new wave of regulations prohibits requesting salary history on job applications. Retirement plans.

Payroll 189

Payroll Legal Insurance Healthcare 189

Success

MAY 6, 2024

When it comes to earning six figures, men are earning those salaries more often than women. S: The salary jump from law clerk to private practice lawyer had to be significant. And, then, from that to a seven-figure business. I just wanted to replace my $41,000 salary. It was 10 chapters called Small Business Bodyguard.

Mentoring 122

Mentoring Coaching Salary Legal 122

Success

JULY 18, 2023

SIMPLE IRA A SIMPLE IRA , or the S avings I ncentive M atch Pl an for E mployees, allows both employees and employers of small companies to contribute toward an employee’s retirement. SIMPLE IRAs are available for small businesses, generally with 100 or fewer employees, including self-employed individuals.

Planning 98

Planning Salary Small Business Payroll 98

Vantage Circle

MAY 19, 2022

factoTime is attendance and payroll management that can be used for employees and employees; it helps business owners track their employees' timing from the clock in/out ti as a business solution mine. In addition, the app helps to calculate salary automatically, change the shifts, and provide data on the employees.

Automotive 98

Automotive Bookkeeping Payroll Banking 98

Work Life

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The absence of accessible retirement options hits small business and service roles particularly hard, leaving millions vulnerable. While it’s still early days, we’re seeing thousands of businesses already leveraging this low-cost plan to offer their employees the ability to save for retirement for the first time.

Planning 75

Planning Small Business Security Payroll 75

Insperity

MARCH 12, 2014

And if you’re a small business, you may be even more vulnerable to fraud and criminal activity than your larger competitors. A direct replacement can range from 50-60 percent of an employee’s annual salary, according to a report from SHRM. Spare your business unnecessary expenses by hiring the right person the first time.

Payroll 136

Payroll Onboarding Reporting Equipment 136

Success

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Estimates suggest that most small business owners make an average of $40,000 a year in their first five years in business. The good news is that you can make a salary even if your business isn’t profitable. I recommend 1.5 years of cash to cover essential expenses and any “what-ifs.”

Finance 111

Finance Salary Legal Consulting 111

Insperity

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

There are several types of retirement plans that your small business could potentially offer; each functions differently and carries different benefits. 401(k) is the most well-known retirement plan available to any business. The employer is required to contribute at least two percent of the employee’s annual salary to the plan.

Planning 100

Planning Legal Government Small Business 100

Success

JULY 25, 2023

But other options are available that provide a way to save for your golden years, especially if you’re self-employed or own a small business. Small businesses offer this retirement plan as a benefit to their employees, allowing both employers and employees to make tax-deferred contributions to an employee account.

Maintenance 96

Maintenance Small Business Planning Salary 96

Vantage Circle

JULY 23, 2020

Monetary rewards are not the whole reward system but only a small part of it. Nowadays, even small businesses can afford to recognize their workforce through affordable gift cards. It includes bonuses, salary raises, etc. A more affordable option for small businesses and startups.

Small Business 90

Small Business Banking Salary Planning 90

Success

MAY 8, 2023

Negotiate for a higher salary. Not only does getting a higher salary mean you can contribute more to your retirement accounts, but your Social Security payment is based, in part, on your highest 35 years of earnings. SEP IRA: This gives freelancers and small business owners access to tax-deferred retirement savings.

Planning 105

Planning Salary Security Legal 105