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Prepare Your Team to Win
A good coach knows that a winning team is made in the offseason. Like a coach, you have to prepare your team—and your business—for success. That’s where Employee Solutions from ADP come in. Learn how ADP can help your business with employment law compliance, hiring, employee retention, management, and much more with a comprehensive set…
Read This ArticleSmall Biz Mythbusters: Employee Handbooks
Myth: My business is too small to need an employee handbook. Some small business owners may feel their business is too small to benefit from an employee handbook. Even though companies are not required by law to create and distribute an employee handbook, it can be extremely helpful for both business owners and their staff…
Read This ArticleSmall Business Mythbusters: Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Myth: Small businesses don’t need workers’ compensation insurance. No matter how small your business, it’s not just in your best interest to obtain workers’ compensation insurance—it’s also required in most states. All small business owners should familiarize themselves with their state’s laws, as they vary widely across the country. If mandated by your state, you…
Read This ArticleCapitalize on Your Brand’s Social Media Presence
It’s a rare business that can exist today without some sort of social media presence –that’s how customers expect to find out about products, brands and companies. For small businesses, social media is particularly attractive since it’s usually very affordable and, in many cases, free. But it’s easy to get overwhelmed. There are so many…
Read This ArticleEven Small Business Might Need to Outsource
One of the clichés of small business owners is that they try to do everything themselves. It’s natural to think that since you’re the boss, you can handle just about any task. However, most of the time there are tasks—both big and small—that would be best left to other professionals. Think about tasks that are…
Read This ArticleFull-Time, Part-Time, or Freelance? Classify Your Employees Correctly
It may not seem like a big deal, but how an employee is “classified” can end up being a source of confusion for business owners. Mistakes, such as misclassifying a worker as an independent contractor when he or she should be considered a full-time employee, can result in fines, back taxes and interest payments. The…
Read This ArticleCreate a Winning Business Plan
You probably wouldn’t set out on a cross-country road trip without a map. Likewise, you shouldn’t start your business without a business plan—an essential tool that lays out how your company intends to grow. While a strategic plan talks about the overall purpose of your business and your company’s desired results, a business plan is…
Read This ArticleWhy Higher Employee Benefits Can Pay Dividends
Salaries and benefits are most companies’ largest expense. So it’s natural to want to hold down the cost of these items. An overly generous benefits package might seem like an extravagance that could squeeze profits. But investing in your people can translate into a workplace full of loyal and motivated employees. What’s more, many business…
Read This ArticleAssemble Your Advisor Dream Team
As a small business owner, you probably wear many different hats. One day you’re the chief financial officer, the next you’re a marketer, a hiring supervisor, logistics manager and so on. But some skills may be outside your core competency. You really need a set of advisors who can balance the books and keep you…
Read This ArticleHow to Get Social Media to Work for Your Business
Whether you want to drive traffic to your website or create buzz around your products, having an effective presence on social media is a must. When you post social media content for your business, keep these best practices in mind. Follow the 80/20 Rule Brands that use social media to only talk about themselves are…
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