A Primer on Finding Good Employees for Your Small Business
Posted on April 24, 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. Read More »
Use a Professional Employment Organization and Save on Recruitment Costs
Posted on April 18, 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. Read More »
Non-Compete Contracts and Whether or Not You Should Use Them
Posted on April 17, 2008
With businesses constantly wary of losing staff to rival companies, many are now enforcing what's known as non-compete contracts. This is where new employees sign a contract that states they cannot contact a client of their old company to take them to their new place of work. It usually applies for anywhere between 2-3 years from the date the ex-employee leaves the company. However, whilst it's an excellent way for business owners to protect not only their clients but also their intellectual property, it can also have its negative sides. Read More »
Tips and Ideas for Motivating Your Employees
Posted on March 31, 2008
Regardless of what you do to motivate your employees, it is important that you do something. If you do not do anything to motivate your employees, they will care less about the success of the organization, or about their jobs. Here's what you can do to motivate them. Read More »
Recruiting Staff Needn't Cost A Fortune
Posted on March 28, 2008
An important part of any company's success is the staff it employs. 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. Here are some of the most effective methods. Read More »
