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No no…I’m not referring to Paris and Nicole. Sorry for the bait and switch.
As savvy as those two are at marketing (themselves) I’m referring instead to good old fashioned business students.
We all know how the internship program works. Companies offer students an opportunity to gain "valuable experience" and some times even compensation in exchange for a semester of what can be boiled down to as free labor. The students will file, fax, answer phones and fetch coffee in the hopes that their time has been spent earning them a good recommendation and bonus points on their resume.
But... Read more
Tags: contractors, cost cutting, hiring, Hiring and Human Resources, HR, internships, Rebecca Button, small business, startups, students
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Published April 24th, 2008
All my life, I have heard people say that good help is hard to find. Why is that?
Actually, there are several reasons that increasing numbers of small businesses are turning to spouses and other family members to help them fill their staffing holes.
Let’s take a look at a few of them.
Benefits
The first reason lots of small business owners cannot find good employees is that they want something we do not have. Most qualified people are looking for a benefits package. As small business owners, we can’t always afford to offer benefits like medical and dental insurance,... Read more
Tags: advice, finding good employees, hiring, Hiring and Human Resources, Leeia Ladpoh, tips
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Published April 18th, 2008
If your business is successful enough to have numerous employees, then you’ll be aware of how costly it can be to administer. Whether it’s employee benefits, health plans, simple payroll details or more, the costs to maintain your employee base can soon mount up. If you’re finding that it’s a cost that’s draining your finances, then you may want to consider using a Professional Employment Organization, or PEO.
What is a PEO?
The best way to look at a professional employment organization is to consider it an outsourced part of your existing HR department. They can handle everything that an... Read more
Tags: advice, danny brown, hiring, Hiring and Human Resources, professional employment organizations, recruitment, tips
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Published March 28th, 2008
An important part of any company’s success is the staff it employs. Although the management team may be the driving force behind a business, the people on the “ground floor” are just as important - without them your business would probably struggle to meet demands. Therefore it’s important that you attract the right caliber of employee.
Often this can be extremely expensive, with advertising costs in newspapers rising all the time. However, there are other methods in which you can recruit new employees, and often at a fraction of the overall cost of traditional advertising. Some of the most effective... Read more
Tags: advice, danny brown, hiring, Hiring and Human Resources, staffing, tips
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Published March 10th, 2008
Consumers are what make the world go ’round. Without consumers, there would be no businesses, and without businesses we all would be poor. So why is it that business owners are not mindful of what is going on in their stores? If you are considering opening a store or improving the one you have, take heed to the following suggestions.
Staffing. Schedule enough employees to work cash registers during your busy times. The biggest turnoff for consumers is when they have picked up one or two items and there is only one lane open.
Merchandising. Invest in bright, colorful displays... Read more
Tags: advice, brick and mortar, entrepreneur, hiring, merchandising, Rebecca Button, Starting a Business, tips
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Published February 19th, 2008
Determining when to hire more employees can be very complex; but if your current employees are working longer hours, skipping lunches and breaks, or cancelling vacation plans, then it’s time to hop on the ol’ cluetrain and start increasing your staffing levels. How do you know how many more employees to hire? Should you consider temporary employees versus permanent employees? The answers to these questions are largely based on your industry and the trends within the industry, as well as your individual business’s needs. Here are some tips on determining when it is right to increase your staffing levels or... Read more
Tags: advice, hiring, Hiring and Human Resources, hiring more employees, larry Slusser, tips
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Published December 17th, 2007
Let’s face it, today’s world frowns on firing employees. Not only is it not nice for them, but you might also find yourself in trouble with labor laws or with the employee’s legal team. A fired employee also represents a lot of money lost as far as time and training, not to mention the additional cost of finding a replacement.
The best way to avoid all that hassle, and the stress of trying to fill vacant positions, is to be careful in your hiring process. Here are some tips to help you hire qualified employees for your business.
Your First... Read more
Tags: advice, finding qualified employees, hiring, Hiring and Human Resources, Leeia Ladipoh, tips
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Published October 5th, 2007
You know how important outsourcing is with the business world today. This is something you can incorporate into your own business by hiring some really great help at a cheap price. A great way to do this is to hire student contractors to handle certain things for you. You can get help from some really talented and capable individuals at a price that won’t put you out of business. Student contractors can handle some really important things for you, such as web design, logo design, marketing, processing orders, etc. These are things that they will eventually use when they graduate,... Read more
Tags: advice, cheap help, hiring, Hiring and Human Resources, student contractors, tips
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Published August 14th, 2007
Q: I know that the federal minimum wage is set to go up soon, but does it apply to me? I have three employees. Is there anything else I should know about the minimum wage?
Jesse
A: You are right that the minimum wage is due to increase. The schedule for the increase is as follows:
July 24, 2007: from $5.15 an hour to $5.85 per hour
July 24, 2008: From $5.85 to $6.55
July 24, 2009: From $6.55 to $7.25
Does the increase apply to your business? Well, it depends.
First it depends upon what state you are in.... Read more
Tags: expert advice, hiring, Hiring and Human Resources, human resources, minimum wage, MrAllBiz.com, small business expert, Steve Strauss
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A reader recently asked how hiring their children in their business could help save on income taxes. Here’s an example:
In 2006, you could pay your child up to $5,150 (the standard deduction amount) without either of you incurring a tax liability. Suppose you’re in the 28 percent tax bracket and you pay your 15-year-old son (Junior) $5,000 over the course of a year to help package and ship items in your eBay business.
You get a business deduction for the wages paid to Junior, saving you $1,400 (28% of $5,000). If you’re a sole proprietor, you save even more... Read more
Tags: Accounting, CFP, CPA, ebay, Finance, Finance and Accounting, hiring, Kristine McKinley, Tax Tips for eBay Sellers, taxes
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