Pre-Employment Background Checks
While the type of job will determine whether to perform a pre-employment background check, and what kind, these 10 tools should be considered.
Why You Need an Employment Identification Number (EIN)
There are many essential tasks to complete if you are thinking of forming a new business. An important but often overlooked step is obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN). An EIN is a nine-digit federal tax identification number obtained from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It uniquely identifies a business entity and serves many purposes […]
How to Conduct an Effective Employee Performance Review
Employee performance reviews can be stressful for workers and managers alike. Now more than ever, with workers quitting their jobs in droves as part of the “The Great Resignation,” managers may be hesitant to provide direct, constructive criticism that could be perceived as overly harsh. Employees, in fact, widely agree that most performance reviews do […]
I Need To Hire Someone for My Business; What Do I Need To Know
The goal of most businesses is to grow – at least somewhat. However, in order to grow or to be able to step away from the business for a personal life, vacation, or other ventures, you’ll need help with day-to-day operations. If you’ve never hired someone before – or it’s been a long time – […]
Firing with Grace
Small business owners are accustomed to having grace under fire when it comes to running their business. But it is just as necessary that they demonstrate grace when firing an employee. Due to harsh economic conditions, some sectors of the American economy had to resort to layoffs in the first half of 2022, and there […]
Legal Considerations in the Hiring Process
You are probably aware of employment laws that could create liabilities if your company fails to comply with them. However, even before a person becomes an employee, certain anti-discrimination laws protect them during the application process. Most employers must comply with employment laws enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Your state, county, […]
Things You Should Consider for Your Non-Compete Agreement
Companies grow by investing time and money in various resources, including their employees. Yet business owners are often anxious about losing their investment. Once confidential information is shared, there is a risk that an employee will leak the company’s secrets to a competitor, or quit and create a competing business using the confidential information. To […]
What Exactly Is a Business Succession Plan?
If you own a small business, developing your succession plan is a critical element of business planning. Busy with the day-to-day management of their companies, many business owners neglect this essential element of business planning to their detriment. Transitions in business are prompted by retirement, sudden illness, incapacity, death, or other major life events. Failure […]
How to Use Customer Testimonials Legally
Word of mouth marketing is still one of the most common and consistent forms of marketing for businesses. Where do you find a good stylist? Who can recommend a good Italian restaurant? Who is the best business attorney in town? Sometimes these answers are found by asking family, friends, and neighbors, but many people find […]
DIY Contracts: The Do’s, the Don’ts, and the Dangers
Contracts are an essential component of effective business management and development. Savvy business owners recognize the value of contracts but often explore ways to reduce the cost of obtaining them. In some instances, business owners attempt to create their own contracts by using templates available online. However, creating your own contract is fraught with many […]