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.

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Success

MAY 6, 2024

Because it’s not just about the luxury of indulgence—it’s about the luxury of security. There’s so much freedom in having that security. 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.

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Office Space

APRIL 18, 2024

Only collect essential data, store it securely, and allow access on a need-to-know basis. Small businesses may rely on paper timesheets, manual schedules, and Excel spreadsheets that can be used to manually record presence, but these outdated options are time-consuming and prone to human error. Uphold Legal Standards.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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. 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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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.

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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.”

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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

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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Ask a Manager

AUGUST 17, 2022

I own a small business that is booming and expanding soon and I’ll be able to hire an HR person before the end of the year. And having this rule is legal under the laws here and so is letting people go for breaking it. Is my no bullying social media policy dumb? It is completely forbidden. It’s just a bad, bad plan.

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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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