Success

MAY 5, 2023

There are a variety of exciting titles coming out this summer for small-business leaders and entrepreneurs. Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business (18th ed.) Here are some of the most promising new releases: 1.

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Ruby

JULY 18, 2023

You’ll also need to buy computers, printers, phones, a scanner, dictation recorders, legal software, and client relationship management software. Finding funding Small business loans are an option but require putting up collateral. 3: Outsourcing client communication Don’t need (or want) a full-time receptionist just yet?

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Office Space

APRIL 18, 2024

Open communication about what presence data is collected and how it’s used builds trust. Communicate clearly how the data will be used and get employee policy input. With consent and communication, employees can understand the practical benefits of the presence of data. Communicate Transparently. Uphold Legal Standards.

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Insperity

MARCH 17, 2014

There are some legal compliance issues associated with pre-employment screenings and assessments, so employers should consult a legal counselor before implementing them. Some states, including Louisiana , Massachusetts and California , offer assistance programs for small business employee training.

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Insperity

AUGUST 9, 2011

Small Business Administration, owners of small companies spend as much as 25 percent of their time dealing with employee-related issues. This is time and money that would be better spent tending to the moneymaking functions of the business. Allowing you to focus on the business of doing business.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Often, small businesses are subject to many of the same laws and regulations that govern large corporations. Though it sounds simple, missing or incomplete I-9 forms can get you into legal hot water quickly. You also need to communicate those rules to your employees. Failure to keep valid I-9 forms on file. You should.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

As a small business, you probably won’t need to offer such a large scale plan. A provider that caters to large businesses may only offer big business retirement plans. They oversee the legal, ethical and financial decisions related to your investments. You could end up paying for features you don’t need.

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Insperity

JANUARY 17, 2012

Professional employee handbooks and internal employee communications. A poorly compiled and/or incomplete handbook is not only unprofessional, it can create legal liabilities as well. Many small business owners fear workers’ compensation claims and lack the knowledge to navigate the process.

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Fellow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Learning how to communicate budget cuts to staff is a skill all leaders should have. In contrast, good communication around budget cuts can have several positive benefits for the company. Reliable small business accounting software can be a great help here.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 27, 2020

Restructuring is the act of changing the business model of an organization to transform it for the better. These changes can be legal, operational processes, ownership, etc. A buyout is wherein a party acquires the rights of a controlling interest in the business for a sum of money. Legal Restructuring. Financials.

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 11, 2023

So, companies existed to share risk and reward and to legally protect shareholders. In his seminal 1937 paper, The Nature of the Firm , Coase suggested that transaction costs attached to doing business are more effectively and efficiently dealt with by a single decision-making structure.

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Ruby

AUGUST 26, 2021

Remember: you not only serve as chief executive or chief decision-maker, but chief communicator as well. But that shouldn’t stop you from communicating authentically, openly, and pragmatically with the people you lead. Here’s how to communicate with employees during times of tension. Get practical cybersecurity tips.

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Ruby

OCTOBER 30, 2024

At Ruby, we take pride in helping small businesses do what they do best. Whether it’s serving people in need, building a community, innovation, the pursuit of a passion, or any other kind of venture, our customers’ goals are our goals. These days, it’s more important than ever for attorneys to get client communication right.

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Ruby

OCTOBER 30, 2024

At Ruby, we take pride in helping small businesses do what they do best. Whether it’s serving people in need, building a community, innovation, the pursuit of a passion, or any other kind of venture, our customers’ goals are our goals. These days, it’s more important than ever for attorneys to get client communication right.

Small Business 40

Small Business Legal Software Flexibility 40

Insperity

JULY 26, 2016

If your company does business in states that have many or complex employment laws, such as California, Massachusetts and New York, it may be beneficial for the PEO you select to be well-versed in the laws of those states. A history of working in these various legal and regulatory environments is ideal. Are you a CPEO?

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 12, 2024

As a business owner, you have many responsibilities, from overseeing daily business operations and marketing and sales campaigns to creating a business plan, financial management and bookkeeping, customer service, and ensuring legal compliance. Some owners will try to handle everything with a small staff.

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Connecteam : An all-in-one platform for deskless teams, combining scheduling, communication, and task management in one app. Intuit QuickBooks Time : A go-to for businesses needing time tracking and payroll synchronization. Buddy Punch : A simple and user-friendly platform for small businesses, combining scheduling and time tracking.

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Ruby

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

But smaller businesses rarely have the peoplepower to answer calls after-hours—let alone the bandwidth to engage with online visitors. However, for those in the legal, medical, and home service industries, calls can—and often do—come in at any time of the day or night. The post Does your business need to be 24/7? Have questions?

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Ruby

MARCH 22, 2022

Many legal professionals have found they’re as efficient (or more) working from home as they would be in a conventional office, while saving significantly on overhead. We were able to ensure her legal operations were automated, self-regulating, and cost-effective, making it easy for her to start traveling.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 8, 2024

To make the impact sustainable, you must communicate constantly, exchange feedback, and integrate with performance management systems. Legal and ethical considerations should be a priority. Integration with communication tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams. FAQs Can small businesses implement effective reward programs?

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Ruby

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

All year, small business owners have exemplified this trait. Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic and the various turmoil 2020 has wrought, small business owners have found new ways to continue serving their customers and clients. 2020 has been a hell of a year.

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Ruby

JUNE 22, 2020

A business continuity plan is how a restaurant chain like Waffle House is able to stay open in the midst of hurricane season , or how a company like Amazon realigns its logistics to manage supply and demand in a pandemic. But business continuity plans aren’t just for national and multinational brands. A crisis communication strategy.

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Ruby

JUNE 29, 2021

Many business owners and professionals can’t or choose not to pick up the phone, sending most—if not all—calls to voicemail. In fact: 64% of phone calls to small businesses don’t get answered. 70% of small businesses miss over half of all calls they receive. But you don’t need statistics.

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Ruby

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Each of these comes with its own advantages, but more importantly, each gives potential callers a very different impression of your business. Toll-free number—AKA “The Big Fish” “For legal help that’s a bar above the rest, call 1-800-555-555.” Official-sounding and easy to remember—now that’s a business number ready for TV and radio!

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Ruby

JULY 3, 2020

Katie Hurst, Ruby’s Director of Strategic Communications, takes the mic in this edition of Business Unusual, interviewing Nalini Prasad, Chief Strategy Officer at BluShark Digital , about the power of local marketing and the importance of Google My Business. Nalini Prasad: Yeah, absolutely.

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Success

MARCH 20, 2023

In fact, adds communications and public relations specialist Mark McClennan , trips like this have long been an ethical gray area for journalists, publications and professionals of all kinds, whether it’s a speaking engagement at a conference in Cabo or a trip to Paris Fashion Week for a group of magazine editors. “The

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Ruby

JULY 20, 2021

What’s more, this kind of all-out competitive mindset tends to keep small businesses small. They focus on competing with other small companies—frequently over price, because it’s the easiest thing to change—creating a race to the bottom that hurts everyone. Are face-to-face meetings with the other business(es) feasible?

Real Estate 52

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Ruby

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

With the recent fires and freezes in states that house our own employees, we know firsthand the crucial roles local businesses serve in getting people back on their feet. After all, disasters impact businesses , too. An automated lead tool , for instance, enables your business to meet demand when you or your employees are unavailable.

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Ruby

AUGUST 26, 2020

Business Unusual: Hiring & Team Cohesion Diving deeper into staff augmentation, outsourcing, and working with freelancers, Ruby’s Director of Strategic Communications, Katie Hurst, continues her interview with Damien Filiatrault, Founder and CEO of Scalable Path. And then the ease of the communication.

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Ruby

AUGUST 11, 2020

And welcome back to our small business series, Business Unusual. My name is Katie Hurst, and I’m the director of communications at Ruby. It takes me, as a communications professional, it takes me like a good three months at a minimum to get the voice, to get the brand. Katie Hurst: Sure. Yeah, for sure. We’re good.”

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Ruby

OCTOBER 20, 2021

It’s not that they want to keep their needs a secret from you; it’s that you might just not be using the best platform to communicate with them. In numerous respects, your website is a lot like your lobby or storefront—it’s many people’s first impression of your business. What legal service or services are you looking for?

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Launch Work Places

AUGUST 21, 2023

How much are you going to spend on legal fees to get that back? This means that we integrate with the rest of the tenants in your building and other local small businesses in the area to put activity and life into the building, creating a community that benefits every one of your tenants.

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Ruby

APRIL 29, 2021

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) estimates that robocalls cost Americans billions of dollars per year. Business owners foot a large portion of that bill—not just in terms of minutes wasted, but also missed opportunities and diminished trust in phone interactions. Note that most robocalls are illegal—but not all.

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Ruby

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

You may also want to draft a contract that covers matters such as payment terms, ownership of the work, noncompetition, and other issues you’d rather not engage in legal disputes over later. But they’re more often the result of poor communication rather than willful negligence on the part of the freelancer.

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Ruby

JUNE 1, 2021

Maybe you run a consulting firm, and a client has assumed you’re capable of providing not just business guidance, but also legal advice. Set clear boundaries with honest communication. In the vast majority of cases, retaining clients isn’t about doing more for them, but communicating with them better. Ask for help.

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Ruby

JULY 8, 2019

TripIt Timesheet TMetrics Harvest Homebase General Business Information and Guidance Business ownership can be a tough, unpredictable, and at times lonely experience. If you manage the press and your public image poorly, however, your business will appear unkind, boring, out of touch, or—worst of all—invisible. Calendly There.pm

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Fellow

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Customizability Most teams work in a unique style, which affects how they communicate, make decisions, collaborate, and store information. Industry type Your industry might have specific standards for reporting information—like in the financial or legal industries, for example. See each tool’s security page for more information!

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