Posts by GoSmallBiz
Friday 5 for the Week of July 4th, 2016
Top 10 Employee Leave Requests: Are You Required to Grant Them? By: ADP An employee asks for time off. Do you know how much time off must be provided and under what circumstances? We address these and other leave of absence… 7 minute read Best of Mentoring: Doug Haugh on Thinking Like an Engineer With:…
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Best of Mentoring: Doug Haugh on Thinking Like an Engineer
Doug Haugh’s mentoring series is all about problem solving—the never-ending pursuit of solutions to problems and ways to do things better. As an engineer, he brings a different perspective to entrepreneurship. He and Fran discuss the importance of establishing a personal mission, the pursuit of relevance, and getting feedback from diverse sources. In this session,…
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Friday 5 for the Week of June 27th, 2016
4 Ways High-Quality Video Content Can Help Your Business Grow By: Chris Carter Whether you own a hardware store in the middle of Texas or sell handmade jewelry out of your garage in California, every video you release to the world will be a reflection… 5 minute read The NLRA: What You Don’t Know Could…
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Member Spotlight: The Vehicle Services Group
At GoSmallBiz, everything we do is centered on helping our members—providing value and helping them solve problems so that they can start, run, and grow their businesses more effectively. To that end, we love hearing about how our members are doing and celebrating their success. FS Local has begun a series profiling GoSmallBiz members, and…
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Best of Mentoring: Atlanta Beer Tours on Marketing without Money
Dan Fontaine and Aaron Rolka’s mentoring series goes through different aspects of bootstrapping a startup, from a passion to a business. They talk with Fran about turning a passion into a business idea, learning the ropes in the early stages, and building vital business relationships. In this session, Dan and Aaron talk about how it’s…
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Friday 5 for the Week of June 20th, 2016
An Employee Asked for an Accommodation—Now What? By: ADP Under certain laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII), employers must provide reasonable accommodations to qualified… 5 minute read 3 Investment Lessons to Teach Your Children By: Ted Jenkin While many families across America…
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Best of Mentoring: Jonathan Pascual on Kickstarter Campaigns
Jonathan Pascual’s mentoring series looks at creative thinking for startups as they prepare to open their doors and grow into success. Jonathan and Fran discuss how to learn the fundamentals of your business and industry, how to connect with customers and your larger community, and what it takes to reach profitability. In this session, Jonathan…
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Friday 5 for the Week of June 13th, 2016
The Limits of Your Knowledge By: Fran Tarkenton Because I don’t know everything, I make it a priority to keep on learning new things and getting smarter. Because I don’t know everything, I seek out other people who have… 3 minute read Retaliation: What Actions Can Land You in Hot Water? By: ADP In 2014,…
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Best of Mentoring: Goodwipes on Testing Your Product at Trade Shows
Sam Nebel and Charlie Siciak’s mentoring series tells the story of how they started their company, Goodwipes, and how they chose to market in a modern retail environment. They discuss the importance of selling, how their company evolved from a shared passion, and how they have embraced entrepreneurship. In this session, Sam and Charlie talk…
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Friday 5 for the Week of June 6th, 2016
Exempt to Non-Exempt and Back Again: How to Reclassify Employees By: ADP From time to time, employers may need to reclassify employees due to changes in job duties and responsibilities. Here are guidelines to consider when reclassifying… 4 minute read Best of Mentoring: Jim Flannery on Putting Company First With: Fran Tarkenton and Jim Flannery…
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