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Independent Contractor or Employee?
Independent Contractor or Employee? Do you remember from episode 3 of the SmallBiz Brainiac podcast, the examples of employers who have been and are currently being sued for improper classification of their workers? Click here to listen to that episode. In this post we’ll learn about the IRS Common Law Rules and the 11 point test for determining if a…
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Demystify the Hiring Process
The hiring procedure is complicated. It’s made up of several daunting processes. For me, hiring has always been one of the most difficult aspects of being an employer. There is so much to do. Everything from defining the position, to on-boarding. And, when I’ve been in a hurry, or desperate for help, I’ve been sloppy…
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10 Small Business Pitfalls to Avoid
10 Small Business Pitfalls You Must Avoid Owning and running a small business is not easy. There is a lot of competition out there, and while you struggle, they seem to have it all figured out. Everyone wants your time and attention including vendors, regulators, suppliers, employees, customers and your family. You are constantly being sold…
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Because terminations are hard, we often wait too long to let people go. The new year is a good time to consider what terminations may be necessary due to: Employee performance Expense reductions Streamline or consolidate responsibilities and duties. Budget constraints requiring you to reluctantly let good people go Holiday hangover – maybe you’ve been hanging on to someone…
This show is designed around the small business owner. It’s my goal to educate you about the many duties, responsibilities and obligations you have as an employer. I also want to provide you with answers to your questions, and solutions to your problems. So, if you have any employer related questions, all you have to do is…
I’ve decided to make some changes to the SmallBiz Brainiac show. My last episode was on December 15th and I told you that I was going to take the next two weeks off to plan for 2017. And that’s what I did. I also took my daughter and nieces to see the movie Sing.…
The Heritage Foundation’s 2016 Index of Economic Freedom has the U.S. at number #11 this year. We were #8 in 2010 and #5 in 2008 This will be the last episode of 2016. I’m going to take the next two weeks off to focus on preparing the show and my business for 2017. It’s been…
The new direction of the DOL is the opposite of where they’re headed today. Andrew Puzder has been nominated by Trump to be the new Secretary of Labor. This is a huge departure from the traditional bureaucrat who lacks private sector experience. Certainly he is a stark contrast to the current Secretary, Thomas Perez, a lawyer,…