Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The legislation represents what the government claims is a significant overhaul of workers’ rights, offering more protections and benefits and helping to promote practices like flexible working. The government deserves credit for its willingness to engage with businesses and unions on how to make a success of the Plan to Make Work Pay.

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Government Consulting Flexibility Flexibility 74

Insperity

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

It’s not uncommon for small businesses to fall short when managing employees, but it’s usually not due to a lack of consideration. The reality is, most business leaders often don’t have the time or skillset to investigate issues that come up, much less sort out an effective remedy. Employees quit on short notice.

Payroll 189

Payroll Government Onboarding Small Business 189

BMT Office Administration

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Crafting a balanced Return to Office policy Many employers, including the federal government, have been pushing to get employees back into the office this year. Many business leaders applaud RTO policies, believing the move can improve collaboration and productivity. But is a return-to-office mandate a good idea for your company?

Office Policies 130

Office Policies Logistics Teamwork Flexibility 130

Insperity

AUGUST 30, 2018

From paid family leave and hiring to safety and sick leave – and all the many points in between – federal, state and local governments are forever changing what constitutes a company’s responsibility to its workers. The most common misconception among small business owners relates to “employment at will” regulations.

Small Business 197

Small Business Legal Salary Government 197

Ruby

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Small businesses don’t just survive adversity, they often thrive in it. When a global health crisis caused many small businesses to close, newly formed American companies contributed to a historic peak in new job opportunities. It was a bleak time for all businesses, but small ones seemed disproportionately impacted.

Small Business 52

Small Business Problem-Solving Customer Service Banking 52

Ruby

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Launching a small business is an exciting—and daunting—endeavor! One of the most crucial aspects of any new business enterprise is to acquire sufficient funding. Current SBA loan offers The SBA 7(a) loan is the Small Business Administration’s “most popular product,” writes NerdWallet.

Small Business 52

Small Business Government Banking Purchasing 52

Insperity

JUNE 13, 2017

Read on to understand the details and how it may affect your business. The Small Business Efficiency Act (SBEA) of 2014 put things in motion when it set out to clarify the relationship between a certified professional employer organization and its customers for the purpose of federal payroll taxes. A little background.

Payroll 189

Payroll Government Small Business Insurance 189

Ruby

OCTOBER 5, 2023

If you’re planning to launch a small business or scale an existing one, either way, you need cash. Here’s a rundown of the top lending avenues to check out: Bank Loans/Lines of Credit – Bank loans and lines of credit are a tried-and-true method of getting money for your business. Why do you have to spend money to make it?

Small Business 52

Small Business Banking Customer Service Security 52

Insperity

JANUARY 18, 2018

In fact, when considering lawsuits about back wages, the federal government has the authority to deem a business owner an “employer” if certain criteria are present under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The consequences can be devastating both professionally and personally if you are found in violation of the FLSA.

Legal 203

Legal Insurance Salary Maintenance 203

Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

According to a new poll from hiring platform Indeed , around a third of small businesses are scared to implement AI, despite acknowledging the many apparent benefits of doing so. Small business owners don’t want to risk any mishaps or interruptions in their business, which is intensifying their anxiety.

Small Business 52

Small Business Onboarding Technology Government 52

Insperity

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

So, while a small business with a hyper-local service could become a “preferred vendor” recommended by its city’s chamber of commerce, a strategic alliance is more complex than that. This is also known as a governance model. Think of your governance model as your roadmap for mutual success.

Sales 195

Sales Influencing Government Planning 195

Ruby

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Small business owners may not have the same resources as larger companies, but if you want to get people talking, you can’t afford to skimp on brand. Share hard-won knowledge : As a small business owner, you’re likely an expert in several subjects related to your business. Here’s what we recommend.

Small Business 52

Small Business Problem-Solving Construction Government 52

Ruby

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Although it may sound like a ton of paperwork (which, to be clear, it is), this time of year also presents tons of savings opportunities for small businesses like yours. With January in the bag, most small business owners have sent out tax forms to their employees and independent contractors. Or upgrade your equipment.

Small Business 52

Small Business Home Office Insurance Finance 52

Ruby

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Small business owners tend to be driven by a fiery passion for what they do. In such cases, maybe a standard, for-profit business model isn’t the right fit. If you’re starting a business but want to focus on supporting a cause or community, maybe forming a nonprofit makes more sense. As such, it is governed by state laws.

Small Business 52

Small Business Government Legal Decision Making 52

Atlassian

MARCH 2, 2022

To our customers, vendors, partners, and investors: We are appalled by the actions of the Russian Government in its invasion of Ukraine. We condemn the actions of the Russian Government, and we stand with Ukraine and its people in their fight to maintain their freedom and sovereignty. This includes our third-party Marketplace apps.

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Government Security Sales Software 145

Workplace Insight

MARCH 28, 2024

In response to the committee’s findings, the government has pledged a 6.7 CIPD research shows that the time is right to have a more in-depth review of other aspects of SSP, such as how a new system could better support small businesses as well as the self-employed. percent increase, set to take effect next month.

Government 59

Government Small Business Flexibility Flexibility 59

Ruby

JANUARY 16, 2023

million strong, small businesses account for 99.9% of all American businesses. To help support these small but mighty drivers of the American economy—which collectively employ more than 45% of the nation’s labor force—the Small Business Administration offers a variety of business loans to help them grow and succeed.

Small Business 52

Small Business Real Estate Finance Banking 52

Workplace Insight

MAY 9, 2023

The research conducted by Sky Business aimed to find out the challenges SME business owners are facing operating in an uncertain economic climate. The post Three quarters of small business owners say overwork leads to strife at home appeared first on Workplace Insight.

Small Business 52

Small Business Government Networking 52

Workplace Insight

JULY 25, 2024

Yet significant challenges and risks are attached to widescale adoption, including – in the case of generative AI – reliance on a handful of machine learning datasets that ODI research has shown lack robust governance frameworks. It also outlines the ODI’s recommendations for creating diverse, fair data-centric AI.

Government 105

Government Technology Supplies Healthcare 105

Justworks

JANUARY 24, 2018

With the passing of this legislation, the government made some big changes to tax law that could impact small businesses. 1 that are most relevant to business owners. Senate and House of Representatives passed H.R. 1 (also called the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”) on December 22, 2017. 1 is just about 500 pages long.

Small Business 44

Small Business Government 44

Justworks

JANUARY 10, 2017

When it comes to contracting for the federal government, small businesses have big opportunities. Small Business Administration, over 25% of federal contracts went to small businesses — for a total of $90.7 According to the U.S. A lot has been written about how to score a federal contract.

Government 44

Government Small Business 44

Insperity

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Often, small businesses are subject to many of the same laws and regulations that govern large corporations. Not keeping up with regulatory agencies and laws that govern your business. You need to be aware of the agencies that govern areas such as: Workplace safety and health laws. There is help available.

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Government Payroll Legal Small Business 111

Insperity

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

As a small business, you’re probably wondering how you can attract your share of the candidates. Small businesses that can provide big-company benefits, such as affordable employee health insurance, will have a leg up on the competition when it comes to decision time for these hard-to-find employees.

Advertising 129

Advertising Payroll Catering Small Business 129

Insperity

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Moreover, when you sign on with a PEO, much of the risk and responsibility of employee administration and government compliance is transferred to the PEO. Unfortunately, since small businesses employ a smaller number of individuals, providers make less money than they do with the big guys. Ensure government compliance.

Small Business 100

Small Business Government Payroll Insurance 100

Insperity

MAY 10, 2012

Gallup found that among those with health insurance who didn’t work for the government and weren’t eligible for government plans, 57.1 Small businesses may soon be on the hook to fill this gap in coverage. And is your small business ready to absorb the costs? Who is Opting In?

Insurance 100

Insurance Government Small Business Purchasing 100

Insperity

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

There are several types of retirement plans that your small business could potentially offer; each functions differently and carries different benefits. 401(k) is the most well-known retirement plan available to any business. Step 7: Be aware of nondiscrimination laws governing retirement plans.

Planning 100

Planning Legal Government Small Business 100

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. Keeping an eye on the government. Small business competition is fierce.

Insurance 102

Insurance Small Business Payroll Controlling 102

Work Life

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has struggled to maintain the initiative since it was elected on July 4 , with critics accusing it of weeks of drift and negative headlines over a series of gifts. ” —Pan Pylas, Associated Press

Government 75

Government Consulting Small Business Flexibility 75

Productivityist

MAY 21, 2015

Felix is an entrepreneur that helps small business owners outsource work to virtual assistants. Any business, regardless of size or scale, will benefit from outsourcing services. This is especially true if you own a small business with tight budgets and limited access to capital. Lower your costs.

Small Business 99

Small Business Mailing Government Salary 99

Insperity

APRIL 26, 2018

For small businesses, it’s worth finding out if your PEO sponsors a 401(k) plan that would allow your employees to defer compensation for retirement while taking advantage of employer matching or other contributions. This relieves the potential burden from your business, as a client of the CPEO. Retirement plans.

Payroll 189

Payroll Legal Insurance Healthcare 189

Insperity

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

Employment screening has become increasingly affordable for even small businesses hoping to identify a candidate’s inherent strengths and weaknesses. But most small businesses can’t afford it. To make matters worse, as a small business, you have an immediate disadvantage.

Small Business 100

Small Business Delegation Healthcare Controlling 100

Work Life

APRIL 4, 2024

Uncertainty around an acceptable valuation can at times present risk of lawsuits or other action should business performance suffer after a founders exit. Over half of small business owners are near or at retirement age. Surveys frequently show, however, that few small businesses have a succession plan in place.

Finance 98

Finance Small Business Banking Government 98

Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Millions of employees will be able to request flexible working from day one of their employment, under new government plans to make flexible working the default. Minister for Small Business Kevin Hollinrake said: “Giving staff more say over their working pattern makes for happier employees and more productive businesses.

Flexibility 98

Flexibility Flexibility Government Consulting 98

Work Life

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Today, Gusto , a payroll and HR software platform for small businesses, rolled out a new AI “assistant” named “Gus” that promises to simplify compliance and save companies from crushing fines. But for now, think of AI as a way to help early small business owners. A 2017 report from the U.S.

Payroll 97

Payroll Legal Small Business Finance 97

Workplace Insight

MARCH 28, 2023

This is due to the sizeable cost associated with business rates. White also points out that the current business rates relief system also does little to support affordable workspace. After the 2023 revaluation this will, in many central London areas, only benefit those occupying less than 205 sq.

Government 98

Government Problem-Solving Banking Creativity 98

Workplace Insight

MARCH 15, 2023

UKGBC members across the UK continue to set an ambitious pace for transforming their business models for net zero carbon growth – the Government must use its forthcoming response to Mission Zero and the updated Net Zero Strategy to set out a detailed and credible delivery plan to achieve net zero by 2050.”

Government 98

Government Flexibility Flexibility Supplies 98

Work Life

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The absence of accessible retirement options hits small business and service roles particularly hard, leaving millions vulnerable. While it’s still early days, we’re seeing thousands of businesses already leveraging this low-cost plan to offer their employees the ability to save for retirement for the first time.

Planning 75

Planning Small Business Security Payroll 75