Ruby

MARCH 15, 2020

Dear small business owner, We know you’re busy, so we’ll make this quick: You deserve a lot of love right now. You’ve dedicated your life to your business, putting in the work, quietly making the world run. Without you, we couldn’t find medical care, legal aid, or financial help. We wouldn’t have food.

Small Business 52

Small Business Cleaning Consulting Food 52

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 189

Supplies Banking Legal Small Business 189

Insperity

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Ensure compliance with all relevant HR documentation and legal requirements. 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. Determine the employee’s current capabilities and restrictions. Workers’ compensation statutes.

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Office Layout Cleaning Insurance Security 264

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. CPA-affirmed documentation that they remit employment taxes in a timely manner.

Insurance 232

Insurance Payroll Planning Small Business 232

Ruby

JUNE 10, 2024

For many businesses, it’s how you “get in the room” (literally, if we’re talking about an in-person meeting). And for other kinds of businesses—such as healthcare, legal services, salons, home repairs, and companies in other service-driven industries—an appointment and a sale may as well be the same thing.

Small Business 52

Small Business Healthcare Sales Software 52

Insperity

JANUARY 18, 2018

The nuances between what legally constitutes a person and an employer aren’t always clear-cut when it comes to FLSA compliance. Because the burden of proof for FLSA compliance lies with the employer, not the employee, it’s vital for businesses to maintain accurate records related to hours worked and wages paid.

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Legal Insurance Salary Maintenance 187

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

Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Legal Team. Contract a small business specialist to help with trademark and licensing needs. Also, did you know there are services that provided lawyer-prepared legal templates? You can get them all from legal services. Contracts, NDAs, Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policies. This one is my favorite.

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Bookkeeping Legal Project Management Small Business 130

Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Legal Team. Contract a small business specialist to help with trademark and licensing needs. Also, did you know there are services that provided lawyer-prepared legal templates? You can get them all from legal services. Contracts, NDAs, Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policies. This one is my favorite.

Bookkeeping 130

Bookkeeping Legal Project Management Small Business 130

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. What legal structures are available?

Small Business 52

Small Business Government Legal Decision Making 52

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

Mailing Legal Supplies Flexibility 52

Ruby

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For small businesses, an employee buyout often focuses on the sale of the company’s assets.” Liquidate the business’s assets and close the doors for good. But unless you exit businesses on a regular basis, you’re not an expert on exiting businesses—so get in touch with the financial and legal wizards who are.

Small Business 52

Small Business Sales Consulting Finance 52

Insperity

APRIL 26, 2018

As the plan sponsor, the PEO will handle the related administrative tasks, such as negotiating with carriers, enrolling employees, providing legal notices and handling COBRA administration. Think you can minimize legal expenses and PR fallout from lawsuits? Retirement plans. Recruiting. These days, recruiting moves at light speed.

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Payroll Legal Insurance Healthcare 173

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. Using payroll software.

Payroll 182

Payroll Bookkeeping Software Maintenance 182

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 95

Payroll Legal Small Business Finance 95

Insperity

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

If you find something suspicious, contact your legal counsel about next steps. In addition, you may have grounds for legal action against the former employee. Small businesses that do not have dedicated security roles can contact the National Cybersecurity Alliance for additional information on security checkups and tools.

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Security Computer Software Legal 159

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. A line of credit might be a better bet. We’ve got you covered!

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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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Problem-Solving Legal Small Business Finance 122

Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Buddy Punch : A simple and user-friendly platform for small businesses, combining scheduling and time tracking. month ShiftBoard Visit Website Read more + ShiftBoard is a robust employee scheduling and shift planning solution, starting at $3 per user per month—an affordable choice for small business budgets.

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Software Payroll Healthcare Flexibility 105

Ruby

JUNE 10, 2024

For many businesses, it’s how you “get in the room” (literally, if we’re talking about an in-person meeting). And for other kinds of businesses—such as healthcare, legal services, salons, home repairs, and companies in other service-driven industries—an appointment and a sale may as well be the same thing.

Small Business 40

Small Business Healthcare Sales Software 40

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

Success

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The case eventually ended up being thrown out,” Gobel says, “but not before I ended up with a $1,500 legal fee.” Client contracts sometimes even require you to have freelance business insurance. General liability insurance for freelancers This is the most common insurance that small business owners purchase.

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Insurance Purchasing Computer Small Business 98

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 174

Payroll Insurance Supervising Controlling 174

Justworks

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Small businesses stand to gain a lot by engaging freelancers, but they also expose themselves to massive liability if they misclassify employees. Although treating an employee as a freelancer seems like a minor oversight, the stakes are incredibly high for small businesses that make that mistake. Download our free guide.

Legal 52

Legal Small Business 52

Insperity

JANUARY 14, 2020

Instead, the themes produced in the SWOT analysis inform and are weaved into: Overall business strategy Department goals and objectives Individual employee goals and objectives Change management plans Marketing and sales plans Legal strategy Hiring and training initiatives. Benefits of performing a company SWOT analysis.

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Prioritization Planning Technology Controlling 221

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. You will be relying heavily on your provider to file legal documents and administer funds.

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Planning Legal Government Small Business 100

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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Legal Small Business Training Leadership 103

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. Employment Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN).

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Work Life

APRIL 4, 2024

Consequently, retiring business owners looking to sell their business to their employees often find accessing needed financial, legal and other supports to be challenging. Indeed, many retiring business owners will not even consider this option, as none of their advisors are likely to mention it.

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Finance Small Business Banking Government 98

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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Insurance Small Business Payroll Controlling 100

Insperity

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Unfortunately, since small businesses employ a smaller number of individuals, providers make less money than they do with the big guys. As a result, many providers won’t provide benefits to your small businesses simply because it’s less profitable for them. Recruit and retain good employees.

Small Business 100

Small Business Government Payroll Insurance 100

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.

Planning 101

Planning Small Business Legal Catering 101

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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Success

MAY 6, 2024

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. RR: My legal clients were asking me how I was getting my practice to grow so fast. I launched that in July 2013… [and] earned $80,000.

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Mentoring Coaching Salary Legal 122

Insperity

MARCH 10, 2014

Divorce or legal separation. But how can small businesses move from the kiddie pool to the deep end? With a PEO, employees of small businesses get access to a large-group health insurance plan. Learn how Insperity can help your business curb COBRA costs and handle health care reform. Death of the employee.

Insurance 100

Insurance Small Business Legal Planning 100

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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Government Payroll Legal Small Business 103

Insperity

JANUARY 17, 2012

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. Often small business owners are notorious for wrong reactions.

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Payroll Small Business Insurance Training 100