http://www.gowholesale.com/news/articles/Hiring_and_Human_Resources Wholesale News & Insights en-us Copyright 2007, goWholesale.com 2008-05-09T00:00+00:00 support@gowholesale.com support@gowholesale.com Wholesale News & Insights 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 1 daily http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/A_Primer_on_Finding_Good_Employees_for_Your_Small_Business/ 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. goWholesale 2008-04-24T00:00+00:00 A Primer on Finding Good Employees for Your Small Business http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Use_a_Professional_Employment_Organization_and_Save_on_Recruitment_Costs/ 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. goWholesale 2008-04-18T00:00+00:00 Use a Professional Employment Organization and Save on Recruitment Costs http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/NonCompete_Contracts_and_Whether_or_Not_You_Should_Use_Them/ 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. goWholesale 2008-04-17T00:00+00:00 Non-Compete Contracts and Whether or Not You Should Use Them http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Tips_and_Ideas_for_Motivating_Your_Employees/ 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. goWholesale 2008-03-31T00:00+00:00 Tips and Ideas for Motivating Your Employees http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Recruiting_Staff_Neednt_Cost_A_Fortune/ 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. goWholesale 2008-03-28T00:00+00:00 Recruiting Staff Needn't Cost A Fortune http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Accentuate_the_Positive__Motivating_your_Employees_through_Positive_Reinforcement/ There are two types of reactions to everything in life - positive and negative. This goes all the way down to the operation of the smallest atoms and molecules that make up the environment around us. It also comes into play at the workplace. goWholesale 2008-03-26T00:00+00:00 Accentuate the Positive - Motivating your Employees through Positive Reinforcement http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Getting_The_Work_Done__Outsourcing_Trends/ At some point in your career as a small business owner, you will realize that you can't do it all yourself. There is a limited amount of profit you can make when you're responsible for every piece of the puzzle that is your business. It may be time to outsource. goWholesale 2008-03-18T00:00+00:00 Getting The Work Done - Outsourcing Trends http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Getting_Ready_for_the_Ups_and_Downs_of_Summer/ When it comes to planning a retail strategy, you should always be one season ahead. While others are spring cleaning, you should be doing a fair amount of summer planning. Planning is not just about making sure you have the right inventory on the shelves; it has to do with boosting morale and creating sales as well. goWholesale 2008-03-13T00:00+00:00 Getting Ready for the Ups and Downs of Summer http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Making_Your_Business_a_Family_Affair/ You are ready to start up a business with your spouse or other family members, but how do you determine your roles within the business structure? There are several tips that will help you and your family members outline key areas for consideration when starting a business together. goWholesale 2008-02-27T00:00+00:00 Making Your Business a Family Affair http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Understanding_Your_Retirement_Plan_Options/ When it comes to retirement plan options, there are a lot of plans to choose from. If you're not familiar with each type, choosing one for you or your company can be an overwhelming and daunting task. But, don't fret; there is an easy way to understand each type of plan, though you wouldn't know it from a visit to the IRS' website. Here's a simplified, unintimidating guide to your retirement plan choices. goWholesale 2008-02-25T00:00+00:00 Understanding Your Retirement Plan Options http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Creating_a_Successful_Company_Team_Environment/ Many business experts believe that a team-based organizational structure is the most effective design for accomplishing overall objectives. If managed properly, a team environment allows each employee to contribute to the company's success while working alongside fellow teammates to generate these results. goWholesale 2008-02-21T00:00+00:00 Creating a Successful Company Team Environment http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/How_to_Determine_When_to_Hire_More_Employees/ 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. Here are some tips on determining when it is right to increase your staffing levels or just shift around the workload. goWholesale 2008-02-19T00:00+00:00 How to Determine When to Hire More Employees http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Selecting_a_Recruiter_for_Hiring_Temporary_Employees/ If you find that you need to hire some temporary or seasonal help for your business, you may want to consider enlisting the services of a recruiter. Selecting a recruiter can be daunting, particularly if you have never had a need before. What is the best way to find a reputable agency? goWholesale 2008-02-15T00:00+00:00 Selecting a Recruiter for Hiring Temporary Employees http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Saving_Money_on_Employee_Health_Care_Without_Sacrificing_Coverage/ In any business, having an employee health care scheme can make a big dent into your company's finances. For companies worried about the costs, there are ways to save on health care and still provide a good cover. And with the average cost of just under $9,000 per worker to be covered, any savings have to be worth it. goWholesale 2008-02-11T00:00+00:00 Saving Money on Employee Health Care (Without Sacrificing Coverage) http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Finding_Health_Care_For_Your_Employees/ Once you make the decision to offer a health care plan for your employees, you have some shopping to do. Finding a healthcare plan is more of a research project and an exercise in networking to ensure you consider all of your options than anything else. goWholesale 2008-01-17T00:00+00:00 Finding Health Care For Your Employees http://www.gowholesale.com/news/view/Advanced_Basic_Training_for_New_Business_Owners_Staffing_Guidelines/ Now it's time for what I call Advanced Basic Training. This is the stage that requires even more due diligence than the basics, as a lot of key financial issues are discussed here. Michael Rosenthal 2008-01-16T00:00+00:00 Advanced Basic Training for New Business Owners: Staffing Guidelines