Success

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Whether you’re interested in personal development , optimizing a small business workforce—or even stamping out office drama—more people are turning to personal assessments every year. You may even be one of them. This makes Assessments 24×7 a trusted, foundational rock within the industry.

Influencing

Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Consider User Support and Training: Look for software with robust customer support, onboarding assistance, and training resources. Buddy Punch : A simple and user-friendly platform for small businesses, combining scheduling and time tracking. ” (Source: G2 ) Cons Falls on the expensive side for smaller businesses.

Software

Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

At its core, the best HR onboarding software handles tasks such as sending offer letters, managing compliance forms, scheduling training sessions, and introducing new hires to the company culture. Training and Development Tools : Offers integrated modules for compliance and role-specific learning, simplifying early training sessions.

Onboarding

Attendance Bot

AUGUST 11, 2025

We’ll also compare SMB vs enterprise HR strategies to help small business leaders make smarter decisions when it comes to people operations. Every business needs a plan for managing its people—but not every business needs the same one. HR strategies should support the broader business strategy—not operate in a silo.

Onboarding

Vantage Circle

JANUARY 9, 2025

" (Source: G2 ) Cons The platform can be expensive for small businesses. Customer Review "Great for larger organizations, but small businesses may find it hard to navigate all the features." The advanced analytics might require some training for effective use.

Software

Vantage Circle

JANUARY 11, 2025

Jobma : Perfect for small businesses and global teams needing a cost-effective and multilingual video interview platform. Recommended For: Recruiters and small businesses looking for a cost-effective and efficient video interviewing solution. Higher pricing for small businesses. Easy-to-use interface.

Software

Success

JULY 8, 2025

You may have come to the part as a small business owner where you realize that it doesn’t matter how great you are if nobody knows about you. Yet, sometimes major PR firms quote prices that are beyond what a small business can afford, with some reports showing even smaller boutique agencies costing $120,000 annually.

Small Business

Thrive Workplace

JUNE 16, 2025

Now five years in, The Thirlby Company offers coaching, training, and facilitation to businesses, nonprofits, and individuals—supporting leaders who drive impact and build strong teams. We provide coaching, training, and facilitation services to businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. MARGIE: Five Years!

Coaching

Ruby

AUGUST 8, 2025

Table of Contents What is a small business answering service? A small business answering service is a professional solution designed to handle customer calls on behalf of your business. With Ruby’s virtual receptionists, every call is answered by a professional so you can focus on growing your business.

Small Business

Success

MAY 1, 2025

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. AI, in many free and inexpensive forms, is available for all kinds of business owners, whether you are a solo owner or have a handful of employees at your disposal.

Small Business

Success

AUGUST 1, 2025

Ideal for Early-stage startups Pros Help startups scale quickly; Offer extensive training; Offer direct funding Cons Demand equity in exchange for funds; May put pressure to scale quickly Examples Y Combinator , TechStars , SOSV , AngelPad 6. Small Business Administration (SBA) can guarantee your loan for amounts as high as $5.5

Banking

BMT Office Administration

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Building a Fort Knox for your data: Essential components of a Cybersecurity Policy Cybersecurity is always a hot topic for businesses. Small businesses need to be just as careful. A clear cybersecurity policy can help your business avoid these mishaps. These training sessions are also a good time for reminders.

Security

Ruby

AUGUST 5, 2025

Table of Contents Factors to consider when choosing a live chat software for your website Picking the best live chat solution starts with understanding what makes your business tick. At Ruby, we know every small business is different, and so are your needs. There are also free live chat tools with basic functionality.

Software

Ask a Manager

JULY 23, 2025

I think a 2-4 week severance is normally paid to the employee, but likely not for very small businesses or in all fields. Maybe takes 3 months after informal warnings. If relevant, this would be preeceded by paid sick time for medical treatment or an addiction program etc. Rockstars might not have a probationary period though.

Legal

Vantage Circle

MARCH 25, 2025

They can use it to take courses, attend conferences, or participate in specialized training programs. Cross-departmental Training Opportunities I love the idea of being able to explore different roles within my company. Just imagine what a little creative freedom and cross-departmental training could do for your team.

Insurance

Success

JUNE 30, 2025

On TikTok, creators and small businesses have discovered innovative ways to market, promote and cultivate a brand identity. There’s no need to follow a rigid training path either; you can pick and choose the topics that suit your goals.

Sales

Success

APRIL 6, 2025

It was impossible to run my business of mentoring leaders and business owners, so I shut it down for three months. Meanwhile, I got a nudge to start posting daily on Facebook about my boots-on-the ground experience, and I also started volunteering as a trauma chaplain (my background training) in our small community.

Coaching

Vantage Circle

MARCH 26, 2025

Introduction The need for effective employee training has never been more important. Whether you’re onboarding new hires, upskilling existing staff, or ensuring compliance, a well-structured training program can make all the difference. But traditional, in-person training often falls short.

Software

Insperity

APRIL 5, 2022

But how do you know if a small business HR outsourcing solution is right for you? What is HR outsourcing for small business? On a basic level, HR outsourcing simply means hiring people outside of your company to perform HR services for your small business. Why do small businesses outsource HR?

Small Business

BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 31, 2023

HR administration is an essential component of running a small business, but it’s often one of the most challenging to manage in the early stages of small business or start-up operations. Explore the benefits of HR outsourcing below to find out if outsourcing human resources is right for your small business.

Small Business

Success

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Last year we watched small businesses feed the needy, host socially distant dance parties and power-wash playgrounds , all while their doors were closed. And although for some 2021 may finally feel like business as usual, the truth is many (if not most) small businesses still need our help. Census, 67.5%

Small Business

Workplace Insight

AUGUST 14, 2024

This is followed by the high costs associated with upgrading or replacing technology (25 percent), and technical glitches or system failures that disrupt business operations. For a small but significant percentage of SMEs, these costs can escalate to as much as £9,999 annually.

Small Business

Vantage Circle

JUNE 20, 2024

Are you seeking fresh and effective employee recognition ideas for your small business? Let’s start by briefly defining what a small business is. Small Businesses and Their Struggle With Employee Recognition Small businesses may hesitate to prioritize implementing employee recognition programs.

Small Business

Go Burrows

OCTOBER 6, 2024

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Zoe shares tips on managing a team of assistants, working with small businesses as a hybrid assistant, and the differences between the executive assistant and chief of staff roles. Zoe Hill has 16 years of experience as an executive assistant and is the founder of Premier Admin Services.

Small Business

Ruby

MARCH 28, 2024

With that in mind, let’s review some time-saving habits your small business can adopt today to kick your productivity into high gear! If you work with a team, ensure everyone knows the day’s goals and has the training and tools to meet them. Plan your day. Delegate duties. Automate and outsource.

Small Business

Vantage Circle

JUNE 11, 2024

Introduction Recruiting the right talent is crucial for any business but can be particularly challenging for small businesses. In this article, you and I will explore the best recruitment software for small businesses in 2024, helping you find the perfect tool to streamline your hiring process.

Small Business

Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 17, 2022

When it comes to small businesses, these roadblocks seem even more vast. In this article, I'll take you through some easy but effective strategies to help small business owners enhance their employee engagement levels. 9 Employee Engagement Strategies That Small Business Owners Can Use.

Small Business

Insperity

JULY 27, 2021

For instance, your HR department will now have time to finally tackle that performance management initiative that identifies appropriate training opportunities for your employees. Myth 3: “I’ll lose my status as a small business.”. And you’ll feel better knowing that the PEO is helping to manage potential risks.

Small Business

Insperity

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Small business owners often focus on the liabilities that HR outsourcing companies can remove from their operations and tasks that they can absorb instead of services they can provide, he adds. Most business owners are not in the business of employment. Read your contract. Take your outsourcing to the next level.

Small Business

Insperity

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

It can be one of the hardest lessons for a manager to learn, but setting clear expectations, providing training and direction, and then letting employees do their job is a manager’s job. Train, retrain and promote. A subject-matter expert may want to take classes on an emerging technology rather than be trained to manage people.

Customer Service

Ask a Manager

JULY 12, 2025

” Counselors in private practice have experience as small business owners and counselors that work for organizations have experience with working with colleagues and admins and all of that. I guess I can see how some forms of counseling may not be “corporate” but Anonymath may also not be “corporate.”

Small Business

Insperity

AUGUST 1, 2024

Benefits of employee mentoring Small businesses can benefit greatly from mentoring because it’s relatively inexpensive compared to formal training and development programs. A mentoring program can get off the ground faster than a formal training program. You can also decide what tools and resources (e.g.,

Mentoring

Insperity

AUGUST 30, 2018

The most common misconception among small business owners relates to “employment at will” regulations. However, in reality, any business can be sued for wrongful termination if the employee claims they are part of a protected class, such as national origin, gender or religion. Many states already lay out these obligations.

Small Business

Insperity

OCTOBER 10, 2019

To meet maximum productivity and success, it’s important that you, as the singular HR employee, focus on three major areas: the pre-employment phase, onboarding and management training. Management training. In a small business, a single HR staff member must juggle many hats, often all at once. Pre-employment phase.

Payroll

Ruby

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Or maybe, just maybe, you’re starting to feel a little less passionate about running your small business. But as a small business owner, it can be tough to find time for R&R. And handing responsibilities off to someone else, even for a day or two, is often impossible for small teams and solopreneurs.

Small Business

Insperity

JULY 19, 2022

If productivity concerns are identified, HR can recommend solutions such as: Coaching or counseling Performance improvement plans Additional training Assigning mentor/mentee relationships Reassignment or redefining job roles Discipline or if necessary, termination. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). Summing it all up.

Mentoring

Insperity

APRIL 30, 2014

If equipment or environment isn’t an issue, perhaps your employees need additional training. Identify the skills that your employees need to complete their tasks more effectively, whether it’s technical software or customer relations training. But that doesn’t mean providing employees with training is totally out of the question.

Coaching