Ruby

OCTOBER 30, 2024

At Ruby, we take pride in helping small businesses do what they do best. That’s why we’re so happy to share that we’ve recently been recognized for what we do best—representing small businesses over the phone. The latest Clio Legal Trends report reveals that nearly half of all law firms don’t answer their phones.

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Success

MAY 8, 2023

While the gap shifts based on age, race and other factors, the harsh truth is, when planning for retirement, most women have to work harder to save the same amount as men. Why do women save less when planning for retirement? That means most women must plan to make their savings last up to a decade longer than their male partners.

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Insperity

JULY 22, 2014

To be eligible for a premium tax credit, citizens and legal residents must satisfy the following criteria: Have household income between 100-400 percent of the federal poverty line (FPL); for 2014 subsidies , the FPL for employees living in all states except Hawaii and Alaska is $11,490 for an individual and $23,550 for a family of four.

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Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

” (Source: G2 ) Cons It can be expensive for small businesses with limited budgets. Standout Features Screenshot Capture Task Timer Affordable Pricing Plans Team Visibility Tools Customizable Screenshots Simple Interface Pros Budget-friendly plans, especially for startups and small teams.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For small business owners, there are several benefits to choosing a CPEO over a non-certified PEO, including: CPEOs are solely liable for the payment of federal employment taxes on wages it pays to worksite employees. More specifically, the PEO should answer the following questions: Is the PEO’s group health plan sponsored by the PEO?

Insurance 223

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Work Life

APRIL 4, 2024

The professionals working in these areas often have little familiarity with Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) or other employee share ownership structures. Consequently, retiring business owners looking to sell their business to their employees often find accessing needed financial, legal and other supports to be challenging.

Finance 98

Finance Small Business Banking Government 98

Ruby

JUNE 22, 2020

I’m talking about implementing a business continuity plan. A business continuity plan (sometimes shortened to “BCP”) is exactly what it sounds like: a strategy for ensuring your organization remains operational. But business continuity plans aren’t just for national and multinational brands. A what now?

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Launch Work Places

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In this article, we’ll dive into whether or not you need to get a business address and, if so, how to do it. Do You Need to Get a Business Address? First and foremost, do you want to get a business address, or do you need one? So, if that applies to you, then yes—you need to get a business address. Unlike a P.O.

Mailing 52

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Insperity

OCTOBER 10, 2019

A solitary HR professional’s job description may include: Overseeing legal compliance and handling employee relations concerns Coordinating recruitment and strategizing on plans for retention Overseeing payroll and benefits Implementing and reviewing employee performance reviews Creating and enforcing company policies.

Payroll 178

Payroll Onboarding Legal Training 178

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.

Correspondence 59

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Office Space

APRIL 18, 2024

Overall, presence tracking gives organizations data-driven insights to enhance workforce performance, staffing, space planning, efficiency, and profitability. Handle data securely according to organizational policies and legal regulations and anonymize reporting to protect privacy, when possible. Uphold Legal Standards.

Real Estate 130

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Insperity

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Offering your employees a retirement plan doesn’t have to be a burden on your budget. The federal government offers tax benefits to help make retirement plans more affordable for small businesses. Here are a couple of ways you can save some money by sponsoring a retirement plan. Receive an income tax credit.

Planning 100

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Sponsoring a retirement plan can help them get there. Retirement plans come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, each with its own unique functionality. The following steps can help simplify the process of choosing and managing a plan. The first step toward establishing a plan for your company is learning what is out there.

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WELCOA

JULY 26, 2023

Massachusetts law defines “Group Purchasing Cooperative” as either: 1) a nonprofit; or 2) an association of entities organized for the purpose of advancing the occupational, professional, trade, or industry interests of Association members, and who also negotiate health plans for their respective members. 211 CMR 115. See 211 CMR 115.

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Success

MAY 6, 2024

It’s a solid plan and one that the business coaching consultancy’s Rachel Rodgers is manifesting day in and day out. So, I created a digital product that was a guide to running your business from a legal perspective. It was 10 chapters called Small Business Bodyguard. With an emphasis on all.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

If only finding a retirement plan to offer your employees were as easy as retiring itself. Do they offer the type of plan you’re looking for? From Simplified Employee Pension plans to 401(k)s to defined benefit plans, retirement plans come in many forms. Many times a provider will offer more than one type of plan.

Planning 101

Planning Small Business Legal Catering 101

Insperity

JANUARY 14, 2020

Poor accounting or financial practices Undesirable location Neglecting of certain business functions Internal cybersecurity issues. But you can plan ahead and be prepared – even for the unexpected. What are the environmental factors that could cause our business operations or project to suffer? External factors. Opportunities.

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Ruby

MAY 30, 2023

But learning the ropes of the legal profession requires plenty of mundane drudge work. As Above the Law notes, because of online legal service providers, “Many law firms that once did nothing more than prepare documents for clients are finding that there’s less of a need for the services that they provide.” Are you experienced?

Legal 52

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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. Have questions? and we’ll be happy to walk you through it.

Small Business 52

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Ensure compliance with all relevant HR documentation and legal requirements. Formulate a disaster or emergency preparedness plan. As you bring an employee back to work, be careful to comply with all relevant federal and state legal requirements: 1. Identify essential functions of the job. Benefits of a return-to-work process.

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Success

OCTOBER 26, 2021

If you’re planning a new business venture , you can’t expect to have a profitable business from the start. The earliest days in business are the hardest. In fact, one-quarter of companies fail within the first 12 months , and most don’t become profitable businesses for 18-24 months. All investing involves risk.

Finance 111

Finance Salary Legal Consulting 111

Insperity

APRIL 26, 2018

As a co-employer, the PEO is able to offer a wide variety of benefits to your employees through PEO-sponsored benefit plans, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, a healthcare flexible spending account, and life and disability benefits. Retirement plans. Think you can minimize legal expenses and PR fallout from lawsuits?

Payroll 166

Payroll Legal Insurance Healthcare 166

Workplace Insight

JULY 25, 2024

It claims that these risks are exacerbated by a lack of transparency that is hampering efforts to address biases, remove harmful content, and ensure compliance with legal standards. The rising price of high-quality AI training data excludes potential innovators like small businesses and academia.

Government 59

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

If you find something suspicious, contact your legal counsel about next steps. Plan for the worst. Although you hope you’ll never have to use it, it’s a good idea to develop a detailed plan to deal with a possible data breach. Review and update your plans annually. Know the law. Action may be possible.

Security 152

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Ruby

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Speaking of the size of your business, let’s take a closer look at how different operations can leverage the benefits of a needs-based approach: Benefits for small businesses Small businesses are anything but small when it comes to their impact on people’s lives. We help with that too.

Small Business 52

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Co-employment is the legal structure that professional employer organizations (PEOs) and their client companies use to share HR responsibilities. Risk mitigation for small businesses. While PEOs take on many tasks for their client organizations, they’re unable to assume all tasks associated with being an employer.

Payroll 169

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Ruby

JANUARY 4, 2023

Every business owner wants to be there for their customers in their time of need. That’s the question keeping small business owners up at night as they compete for customer loyalty. Regardless of the cause, the lack of talent makes it harder for any business to stay open and fully staffed. So, what’s the solution?

Small Business 52

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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.

Legal 114

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Insperity

JUNE 22, 2017

It also provides legal protection for business owners , including protection from employee injury lawsuits. Sometimes referred to as errors and omissions (E&O) insurance, professional liability insurance is a must for business owners who work directly with customers offering services or advice. Professional liability.

Insurance 221

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Insperity

APRIL 14, 2016

Actions can vary from updating your employee handbook to employee termination and legal intervention. One of the biggest mistakes small business owners make is putting one person in charge of the finances. Alert law enforcement if legal action is required. Many times theft can occur out of opportunity.

Supplies 182

Supplies Banking Legal Small Business 182

Insperity

MARCH 10, 2014

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) applies to companies with 20 or more employees, and gives covered individuals the right to continue group health plan coverage for a limited time if coverage is lost due to a “qualifying event.”. Divorce or legal separation. Reduction in hours worked. Death of the employee.

Insurance 100

Insurance Small Business Legal Planning 100

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. Refresh your marketing plan.

Legal 52

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Insperity

MARCH 15, 2018

It’s crucial to stay on top of what it takes to stay in compliance to reduce legal liability. Cost-effective solution for small businesses. Cloud-based solutions deliver seamless software upgrades that won’t disrupt business. Costs associated with inefficiency. Wide variety of programs available on the market.

Payroll 174

Payroll Bookkeeping Software Maintenance 174

Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It centralizes all employee-related data, providing real-time actionable insights, helping them make better, faster decisions about everything from recruitment to succession planning. Some small businesses may find the pricing less accessible as they grow. The result? BambooHR runs smoothly and efficiently exactly as expected.

Software 52

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Insperity

JANUARY 15, 2012

Natural disasters are an unpredictable reality across the country, and their impact on small businesses can be devastating. Legal documents, employment records and client data are all typically housed on a disc, hard drive or online environment. “Many small businesses don’t. . Flooding in one region.

Bookkeeping 101

Bookkeeping Computer Legal Small Business 101

Fellow

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Industry type Your industry might have specific standards for reporting information—like in the financial or legal industries, for example. Cost : A free plan is available Paid plans start at $6 USD per user per month Try Fellow for Free Switchboard Switchboard is a great meeting collaboration platform option for remote or hybrid teams.

Security 52

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Fellow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

When quarterly plans show a budget reduction on the horizon, it’s easy for management to worry that talking about financial difficulties might result in staff polishing their CVs. Reliable small business accounting software can be a great help here.

Communication 52

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