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?
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
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
Breaking Up Isn’t Hard to Do When an Owner Wants Out
When you go into business with others, things don’t always work out as anticipated. Co-owners can disagree about the direction of the business and, as … Read more about Breaking Up Isn’t Hard to Do When an Owner Wants Out
“Joy” — A Movie with Lessons for Entrepreneurs
The movie entitled Joy is based on the life of Joy Mangano, who developed the Miracle Mop that she marketed on QVC and went on to build a business … Read more about “Joy” — A Movie with Lessons for Entrepreneurs
Long Weekends in Lieu of Vacations?
We’re about to embark on a long holiday weekend. Many start the long weekend today because tomorrow, December 25, is a federal holiday. Throughout the … Read more about Long Weekends in Lieu of Vacations?
“Gig Economy” and Worker Classification
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) is focusing attention on the new sharing economy. (An article on the sharing economy can be found in Big Ideas for Small … Read more about “Gig Economy” and Worker Classification
Thanksgiving: Why I’m Grateful to be a Small Business Owner
Last week was Global Entrepreneurship Week, a worldwide celebration of entrepreneurship in which 160 countries participated. It was an opportunity to … Read more about Thanksgiving: Why I’m Grateful to be a Small Business Owner
Health Care Confusion for Small Businesses
The Affordable Care Act, or ACA, also known as Obamacare, was intended to bring down the cost of coverage for small businesses and encourage them to … Read more about Health Care Confusion for Small Businesses
Apprenticeships: Can They Work for Your Business?
Ball clubs have farm teams that they use to develop talent. Small businesses can do the same with apprenticeships to cultivate well-trained … Read more about Apprenticeships: Can They Work for Your Business?
Is It Time to Make Changes in Your Business?
Albert Einstein said: “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Many small business owners try to grow … Read more about Is It Time to Make Changes in Your Business?
Remember Our Veterans
Veterans Day is November 11, a day to remember all of our veterans. It is a federal holiday, and there are parades and celebrations in many localities … Read more about Remember Our Veterans
Employees Are Your Greatest Asset
Some companies look upon their staff as an expense, with costs that must be met for wages, benefits, and employment taxes. These companies don’t … Read more about Employees Are Your Greatest Asset
Telehealth and Your Business
It’s no news to you that your company’s health care costs are rising. Premiums for 2016 are expected to rise by 5% to 8%, with some plans increasing … Read more about Telehealth and Your Business
Fixing Compensation Packages in Light of Audit Technique Guides
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Compensation today is more complicated than in the past. It’s no longer confined to a paycheck and a fringe benefit or … Read more about Fixing Compensation Packages in Light of Audit Technique Guides
