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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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Creating and maintaining an employee handbook is a hassle, but well worth it. Should you have an employee handbook (“EH”)? Maybe, maybe not. It depends on your organization. They are a good idea and serve two valuable purposes, clarity and litigation defense. Not every business owner wants one, but you have policies regardless of weather or…
“Never let school get in the way of your education.” The child labor laws are made possible by the Fair Labor Standards Act. The purpose of the child labor laws are to keep children safe and prevent work from jeopardizing their education. I think that’s ironic because for many, myself included, work is a better educator than school.…
I don’t like getting involved with employees’ financial affairs A paycard is like a pre-paid credit card or a debit card. They’re funded the same way you make a direct deposit into your employee’s bank account. The paycard provider issues the card to your employees and you send an ACH transaction to your bank. The cards are funded…
“You can measure opportunity with the same yardstick that measures the risk involved. They go together.” Earl Nightingale In the aftermath of the earth shattering presidential election on Tuesday where the business-as-usual politics was clubbed over the head. There’s no shortage of opinions. You already know that I hate big government. I’m disgusted by the mount…
If you have a wellness plan or you’re thinking about implementing one, you want to make sure it focuses on disease management. In May 2016 the IRS issued a memorandum about the tax treatment of wellness plan benefits and premium reimbursements. And there are new EEOC compliance rules taking effect on January 1, 2017. What is a wellness plan?…