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March 31, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

Revising Your Employee Handbook

Size doesn’t matter when it comes to having an employee handbook. You don’t have to be a big corporation to have one. Having any number of employees … Read more about Revising Your Employee Handbook

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March 29, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

Now Is the Time to Think about Vacations

While it’s early Spring, it’s not too early to begin focusing on vacations for you and your employees. There’s no law requiring you to offer paid time … Read more about Now Is the Time to Think about Vacations

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March 22, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

Spring Cleaning for Your Business

Now that Spring has arrived, it’s a good time to clean house. This action can make you more efficient and save you money as well. Your data How … Read more about Spring Cleaning for Your Business

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March 17, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

Thoughts about Your Cyber Security

Not surprisingly, Verizon’s 2015 Data Breach Investigations Report found that data breaches continue to be prevalent and costly. The cost per breach … Read more about Thoughts about Your Cyber Security

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March 15, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

Work Opportunity Tax Credit: What’s New?

The work opportunity tax credit is a federal tax credit intended to encourage employers to hire workers from certain targeted groups. The credit had … Read more about Work Opportunity Tax Credit: What’s New?

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March 10, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

Women-Owned Small Businesses and Federal Contracting

With March being Women’s History Month, it’s an appropriate time to review what’s going on with women-owned small businesses and federal contracting. … Read more about Women-Owned Small Businesses and Federal Contracting

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March 8, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

Do You Levy a ‘Pink Tax’?

Do you charge more for women’s products and services than you do for comparable men’s products? Unfortunately, some companies do. According to a study … Read more about Do You Levy a ‘Pink Tax’?

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March 3, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

Is Your Business Your Personal Pocketbook?

One of the first pieces of advice I give to those just starting a business is to separate your personal and business finances. Set up a separate … Read more about Is Your Business Your Personal Pocketbook?

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March 1, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

White-Collar Crime and Your Business

White-collar crime usually refers to any crimes that occur in the workplace, including employee theft and embezzlement (also referred to as … Read more about White-Collar Crime and Your Business

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February 25, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

Employers on the Cusp of Being Large: What to Do Now for ACA

Are you an applicable large employer (ALE) subject to the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? If you have 10 employees, you know … Read more about Employers on the Cusp of Being Large: What to Do Now for ACA

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February 16, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

What the President’s Budget Proposals Mean for Small Businesses

Last week the President released his proposals for the government’s 2017 fiscal year. The budget includes new spending as well as new revenue ideas. … Read more about What the President’s Budget Proposals Mean for Small Businesses

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February 11, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

Office Romances: What Can and Should You Do About This

As we approach Valentine’s Day, many of our thoughts turn to hearts and flowers. But it’s also a time to think about the implications of office … Read more about Office Romances: What Can and Should You Do About This

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February 9, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

What Perks Do You Offer?

A survey by Glassdoor looked at 50 fringe benefits offers by employers and found some surprising, as well as not so surprising, results. The big … Read more about What Perks Do You Offer?

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February 4, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

Super Bowl 50 and Office Pools

Betting this year on the outcome of Super Bowl 50 is expected to reach $4.2 billion (up from $116 million last year). Are office pools good or bad … Read more about Super Bowl 50 and Office Pools

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February 2, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

Hiring Challenges: The Real Story

According to Wasp Barcode’s State of Small Business Report, which was released late last month, 50% of small business owners said that hiring was … Read more about Hiring Challenges: The Real Story

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