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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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If I was the candidate and had a few interviews lined up, and one of them sent me a pre interview guide, I would look at that employer a lot more favorably. In part 1, on episode 107, we learned how to prepare for the interview and in part 2 on episode 108 we learned how…
Far too often employers just ignore unemployment insurance claims and don’t provide a response to the agent handling the case. Today I wanted to talk about managing unemployment insurance claims and how this often overlooked aspect of your business can cost you big time down the road if it is ignored. Keeping control of your labor…
Asking the right interview questions will dramatically improve the effectiveness and you’ll look like a pro! In the last episode we learned about the preparation phase of the interview and on this episode we’ll learn about coming up with the interview questions. One thing I forgot to mention on the last episode is you should call…
Prepare so you don’t screw up the interview and scare away a great employee. Practice makes perfect, right? So how are you supposed to become an expert interviewer? It’s not like you’re hiring someone every day, or week, or even month for that matter. It’s hard to become a professional interviewer when you don’t have the opportunity…
A new breed of state equal pay laws have been passed, and now Puerto Rico has joined the likes of California, New York, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Labor Transformation & Flexibility Act: The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico passed a major labor law reform bill earlier this year called the Labor Transformation & Flexibility Act. There were…