4 Reasons Why Every Business Owner Should Consider Hiring an MBA

November 22, 2016

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Today’s business environment is more competitive than ever. Business owners have to deploy the latest tools and technologies to stay ahead of their competitors and remain relevant in the eyes of their customers. This also means they have to look into ways they can improve their in-house talent pools.

However, the number of job applications you receive as a business owner is increasing, and each application presents you with a variety of knowledge skills that are perfect for most positions. In your next round of hiring, you should seriously consider hiring a qualified Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate. You should also consider acquiring the skills of an MBA yourself through online MBA programs.

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Benefits of HR Software for Small Businesses

November 20, 2016

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Many small business owners believe that when it comes to human resource management they do not need to pay much attention or spend money on processes and tools. After all, they have only a small team of employees to manage where everyone knows everyone else and you can take care of tasks without much burden. This could be a mistake. While it is true that small businesses do not have as much need as their larger counterparts when it comes to human resource management they can still benefit by deploying HR software. Here are number of ways in which HR software can help small business owners reduce cost, streamline process and improve the business.

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There’s Nothing Little about These Small Business Pitfalls

November 17, 2016

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If you’re running a small business, you might think that the problems you’re going to face are also shrunk in size. This isn’t necessarily true though. A small business could face the same major disasters as a large corporation. For instance, a small company could be hit with a lawsuit, see the reputation get damaged, or experienced a tech failure. Don’t forget that even small businesses are reliant on tech these days. Due to this, it’s important to be aware of these problems and learn how to handle them if you’re running a small company.

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Everything You Need to Know about Unemployment Tax for Small Businesses

November 10, 2016

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Unemployment tax can be one of the most daunting taxes for many small businesses. Information is scant and it can seem you are at the mercy of the Unemployment Insurance Office in your state to know your rates and when you need to pay, not to mention understanding different regulations and laws. It’s many hoops to jump through but this article will help some light on this mysterious topic.

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Best Practices to Recruit and Retain Employees in Food and Hospitality Industry

November 7, 2016

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Food and hospitality industry is notorious for high employee turnover. It is not uncommon to find annual turnover in excess of 100% for the businesses in this industry. This translates into having an entirely new staff pretty much every year! The toll on your business from this high turnover is very significant. You are constantly looking for new employees and training them while trying to provide excellent customer service expected by your customers.

It is in the best interest of business owners to recruit and retain the employees, especially the best ones. It takes a long time to find good employees and train them. It is not only the amount of time it takes, but also the effort and money you have to spend is very significant. So what can you do find and retain the best employees for your food and hospitability establishment?

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How to Spot and Clean up Toxic Corporate Culture

October 31, 2016

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Think about the most disgusting place you’ve ever been. Maybe it was a public bathroom at a highway rest stop; perhaps it was an unclean restaurant with vile food; it may have even been an unorganized department store that was chaotic to walk through. Regardless of the image that’s in your mind right now, a toxic workplace is just that – from dishonest workers to negative attitudes, working in a toxic culture is like being forced to be in the most disgusting of places. The difference? Disgusting places can be cleaned up and reorganized. Can you do the same with an intangible thing like culture?

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How Online Study Can Boost Your Business Skills

October 26, 2016

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People start small business for number of reasons. Perhaps you are skilled in providing a service or in a trade, and would rather do it for yourself than work for a company or you have a passion for a niche and want to sell products relevant to it. Maybe you have a great idea that you think could make a big impact in a certain market, or maybe you have something you do as a hobby like crafting and think you may be able to earn some money out of it. Because there are so many different types of people who go into small businesses these days, the skills that you have starting out may not be traditional business skills. You may be great at what your business actually does, but all that behind the scenes activities such as managing money, HR, marketing and so on may not yet come easily to you. Fortunately, there are number of ways you can pick up better skills online, in whatever areas of business trouble you most.

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Who is Liable If an Employee Breaks the Law off the Business Premises?

October 21, 2016

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It is a known fact that some people who break the law, whether intentionally or not, from time to time, while they are doing their job. Some are also noted to be using company resources (such as a vehicle supplied by the company) during the act. In such instances, who is to blame – the offender or the company/employer for who the person is working for? Who is held legally responsible if an employee commits a crime or act, outside of his working premises? Let’s take a look at the facts.

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How Can Small Businesses Benefit from Using HR Software

October 18, 2016

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If you run a small business, it is extremely important to work efficiently. Doing so will enable you to compete effectively with other firms that are much bigger than yours.

There are many ways to work more efficiently, one of which is using the best tools for the job. These days, that means investing in the best software, as well as the right equipment.

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Should You Hire Job Applicants with Criminal Records?

October 11, 2016

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The question of hiring applicants with a criminal record is at times a tricky one for employers, especially for small business owners who are not guided by human resources policies that bigger corporations follow. Hiring ex-cons present conflicting approaches. On one hand, there is an implicit bias against them in general. Then again, our charitable nature prods us to give them a second chance at redeeming themselves. Further, federal and state laws protect job applicants with criminal records from discrimination by employers.

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