Linkedin is the world’s largest professional network - boasting over 600 million members – and is also the most-used social media platform among Fortune 500 companies.

When it comes to planning for the success of their own business, accountants and CPAs often fall short.

Go back in time 20+ years and many people in the business world have never thought twice about outsourcing.

One of the benefits that employees are looking for when choosing a company is healthcare and healthcare-related items.

Choosing to offer a retirement plan as a benefit for your employees can be a real differentiator when it comes to attracting and retaining a talented workforce—and it’s also a milestone for many small businesses, marking when they have “made it” to the degree that they can compete with benefits offered by larger companies. 

While word of mouth and referrals are common ways people learn about a new business, one of the quickest ways to find a business today is entering information into Google.

The Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA) was passed in 1938 to set practices that business owners need to follow to treat employees fairly and ensure they are working in safe conditions.

Productivity is essential in the workforce. Without it, work doesn’t get done, which mean sales don’t happen and you wind up losing income for your small business.

We have previously discussed the cost of losing an employee, but have you ever thought of the cost of a bad hire?

If an employee of your company is part of the military, you should be proud of their bravery and patriotism.

With technology taking over a larger role in our lives, it’s becoming more and more important to stay aware of common types for fraud and risk that could affect your business.

As a restaurant owner, you know that there are specific rules you need to follow, for both your restaurant safety and properly paying your employees.

There will likely come a time in your small business journey when you are ready to hire employees.

Because the restaurant industry operates differently, it’s safe to assume that your new employees are going to have questions about how, and when, they are going to get paid.

Today, perks like free snacks or lunches, pet-friendly offices, flexible hours, and work from home options, are common, which means more employees are expecting them in their job search.

Farms are especially feeling the pressure of high turnover as the economy booms, and employees start to look elsewhere for development opportunities.

Business insurance protects your business in various forms including, financial assets, intellectual and physical property from a covered loss due to lawsuits, property damage, theft, vandalism, loss of income, and employee injuries. 

Between pouring over resumes, selecting candidates, interviewing said candidates, there’s a lot that goes into getting someone on your team

As a farmer, you know that preparation and having a plan can be the difference between a successful season or a disaster.  Similarly, when it comes to farming payroll, there are some complexities you need to be aware of and prepare yourself for.

When you opened your restaurant, you were likely thinking about the menu, pricing, and deals, and what the name would be. What probably didn’t make that list was how you were planning to handle your restaurant payroll.