Insperity

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Conduct a thorough security assessment. To mitigate risk, take a good look at your current security methods, barriers and procedures. Department of Homeland Security gives more information about what you need to do to be sure your business’s information is secure. Keep it safe. This publication by the U.S.

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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

Government Technology Healthcare Supplies 59

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?

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Legal Bookkeeping Real Estate Maintenance 52

Launch Work Places

AUGUST 19, 2024

Flexible, productive, and professional workplace options are key to managing your workload and maintaining a strong business reputation. And, for many solopreneurs and small businesses, a virtual office is the perfect solution. Privacy and Security A virtual office allows you to separate your business and personal life.

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Launch Work Places

AUGUST 19, 2024

Flexible, productive, and professional workplace options are key to managing your workload and maintaining a strong business reputation. And, for many solopreneurs and small businesses, a virtual office is the perfect solution. Privacy and Security A virtual office allows you to separate your business and personal life.

Mailing 52

Mailing Office Lease Real Estate Correspondence 52

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.

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Ruby

MARCH 28, 2022

In today’s small business landscape, women-owned businesses are leading the way. Women are starting as many businesses as anyone, and women of color are starting businesses at a faster pace than any other demographic. At Ruby, we’re passionate about connecting the communities we serve to these resources.

Small Business 52

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Success

MAY 8, 2023

While this may feel bleak, women can take a few steps to ensure financial security. Not only does getting a higher salary mean you can contribute more to your retirement accounts, but your Social Security payment is based, in part, on your highest 35 years of earnings. This can mean they fall even further behind the wage gap.

Planning 97

Planning Salary Security Legal 97

Fellow

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Security One of the most forgotten factors is security! A lot of software companies are now undergoing compliance certification to prove they handle data appropriately and securely. You can use Fellow’s security and compliance web page as an example of what to look for! See each tool’s security page for more information!

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Success

OCTOBER 26, 2021

You will ultimately have more time for your business (not to mention a lot less stress in your life) if you know your own financial situation is secure, even if your business isn’t profitable to start. Have cash reserves for your business—and yourself. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

It also secured workers the right to take legal action against their employer if necessary. As companies scrambled to comply with the Pump Act, which went into effect in April 2023, many of them turned to solutions like the lactation pods popularized by Mamava, which range in price from about $10,000 to $25,000.

Automotive 111

Automotive Healthcare Manufacturing Cleaning 111

Launch Work Places

AUGUST 21, 2023

Think about it this way… Let’s say you’ve received a security deposit of half a million dollars from the operator. How much are you going to spend on legal fees to get that back? Most likely, you’re going to have to sue the operator. But the economics of this makes it hardly worthwhile.

Office Operations 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. Secure off-site. “Many small businesses don’t.

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Insperity

AUGUST 8, 2011

Even the most scrupulous and caring employers may fall short of fulfilling their legally-mandated duties to take care of their employees simply because they are unaware of all the complex federal employee rights acts and employer regulations. Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Employment Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

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Fellow

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Reliable small business accounting software can be a great help here. These records safeguard against misinterpretations that could escalate to internal disagreements, negative publicity, or even legal action. 2 Provide accurate facts Another way to involve team members is by letting them see the numbers firsthand.

Communication 52

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Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Talk with your accountant or tax adviser to determine the best entity to go with for your business. for Social Security and 2.9% Your accountant can help you with that, or you can learn about them in the IRS Tax Guide for Small Business. You’ll Pay More In Taxes Than You Did As An Employee You’ll pay a 15.3% for Medicare.

Software 59

Software Banking Bookkeeping Insurance 59

Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 24, 2024

List of 10 Top Talent Management Platform BambooHR : Best for small businesses looking for an intuitive, all-in-one HR solution that simplifies talent management. Some small businesses may find the pricing less accessible as they grow. BambooHR runs smoothly and efficiently exactly as expected. Very user friendly."

Software 52

Software Payroll Onboarding Decision Making 52

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.

Planning 52

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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. Let’s look at three of the most common compliance mistakes. Failure to keep valid I-9 forms on file.

Government 103

Government Payroll Legal Small Business 103

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. In other words, you don’t need to bother your legal representative with every single piece of paperwork. Calendly There.pm Both the U.S.

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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. This person or group is in charge of upholding the principals of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). What’s it going to cost?

Planning 101

Planning Small Business Legal Catering 101

Ruby

AUGUST 11, 2020

And welcome back to our small business series, Business Unusual. But what you’re not considering there is all the other costs if they’re a full-time employee, like health insurance, social security, bonuses, you got to provide them a place to work, and equipment, computer, pay for sick days, pay for vacation. We’re good.”

Software 52

Software Computer Small Business Insurance 52

Insperity

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Every applicant hired by Massachusetts-based OfficeDrop is constantly exposed to reams of personal data as they convert paper files from thousands of small business into an online database. Finding employees who could be trusted to protect such information was a tough task, says spokesman Healy Jones.

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Insperity

JANUARY 26, 2012

But in the case of employee benefit services plans, it can also mean the business’ owner or executives. It must be followed unless it is inconsistent with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Diversification: This helps to minimize the risk of large investment losses to the plan.

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Ruby

JUNE 5, 2020

Introducing: Business Unusual ! Here at Ruby, we’ve been cooking up a series dedicated to bringing expert insights right to our customers, and the small business community at large. In this installment, Ruby’s own Jill McKenna interviews Katie Augsburger of Future Work Design.

Small Business 52

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Ask a Manager

JUNE 25, 2019

A reader writes: I was hired about six months ago at a small business. Because we’re such a small office, I spend a lot of time one-on-one with my boss. And really unfair to you, since it means you’re now responsible for the payroll taxes and Social Security she should have been been paying on your behalf. (By

Food 55

Food Payroll Mentoring Legal 55

Ruby

AUGUST 26, 2021

And some people with mental health conditions require workplace accommodations, which employers are legally responsible for providing under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Make sure your emergency communication systems are secure. Create and maintain an internal information center.

Communication 52

Communication Problem-Solving Leadership Equipment 52

Ask a Manager

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

I’ve been managing social media and marketing for a small business – let’s call it Winterfell – for about one year. They hemmed and hawed but eventually disclosed that two of the partners received their legal citizenship during Covid. Should I remove a social media post at the request of someone in it?

Mentoring 43

Mentoring Correspondence Food Legal 43

Ask a Manager

JULY 7, 2020

The issue isn’t “hurting people’s feelings”; the issues are breaking the law, opening your organization to real security issues, and giving people false hope. Let her know it’s illegal to allow people to work while they’re not being paid, and if people are reading and responding to work emails, that’s potentially a legal issue.

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Ask a Manager

MAY 16, 2017

I’ve previously worked for much bigger companies where management has been quite hands-off, or for very small businesses where everyone tended to know what was happening with each other. I’m working for a startup in London, which is an unfamiliar environment for me, and in a brand new area.

Legal 20

Legal Small Business Interviewing Security 20

Ask a Manager

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

I’m assuming this is legal, unfortunately, but it’s definitely unusual and not cool, right? They’re potentially jeopardizing people’s ability to secure employment in the future. He is a 20-person doctor’s office and some people say since he’s a small biz he can do what he wants. Yep, definitely not cool.

Legal 26

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Insperity

JUNE 30, 2020

For large businesses, written safety programs are essential because responsibility must be clearly assigned to avoid confusion. For small businesses with simple operations and few hazards, it may seem possible to effectively communicate policies and procedures verbally and by example.

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Ask a Manager

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

You’ll need to calculate whether the risk of letting your manager know that you’re job hunting (and how knowledge may impact your standing and even your job security if you don’t end up getting this job). Assuming this is a small business with fewer than 100 employees, there’s probably no legal recourse.

Planning 34

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Insperity

JANUARY 29, 2019

If you think most laws and regulations don’t apply to your company because you have a small number of employees, think again. When it comes to compliance, small businesses are often subject to the same laws and regulations that govern large corporations. Failure to keep adequate records can get you into legal hot water quickly.

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Government Payroll Manufacturing Training 171

Vantage Circle

JANUARY 9, 2024

Compliance & Security : ADP prioritizes data security and compliance with complex regulations, giving you peace of mind knowing your data is safe and your business is operating legally. This eliminates the need to manage multiple vendors and streamlines your HR processes. Paycor is a must have software.

Software 64

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Insperity

JANUARY 31, 2011

Lying about hours worked or consultants charging for time they didn’t spend on projects can cost small businesses thousands of dollars. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to fraud. The question small business owners should be asking is, “How can I prevent fraud from happening in the first place?”.

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Ask a Manager

JULY 1, 2019

Still, we have always managed to pay our staff on time and to increase wages and benefits gradually even when the business was faring pretty badly, insulating them from our woes. We try to personally support employees and to make sure they feel secure, keep growing and that the culture stays safe, healthy, and dynamic.

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