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The Latest in: Employee Management

An entrepreneur hiring his first employee meets with a candidate in a cozy cafe. The man holds a laptop and shakes hands with the candidate, a woman in a red blouse.

Hiring Your First Employee: A Guide for Entrepreneurs

Hiring your first employee comes with legal, financial, and logistical considerations. Here's how to navigate them effectively.
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Payroll Management Tips for Small Business Owners

Industry experts share strategies to streamline your payroll management system, reduce errors, and maximize efficiency.
A restaurant team leader speaks to a group of staff members in an empty dining room. By promoting from within, small businesses build strong, loyal leadership.

Promoting from Within: 12 Traits That Show Management Potential

One of the most common mistakes small business owners make is failing to identify the right individuals for promotions.
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How Small Businesses Can Tap into Benefits Programs

Compelling benefits programs can go a long way toward making employees feel valued. Here's what small business owners need to know.
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Comparing the Top Hotel Loyalty Programs for Small Businesses

Make the most of your travel budget by comparing hotel loyalty programs designed for small businesses, including Omni, IHG, Wyndham, and more.
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Overcoming Tariffs and Inflation: Advice for Small Businesses

How can entrepreneurs thrive amid economic uncertainty? Ben Johnston, a small business lending expert, shares tips for navigating labor shortages, tariffs, and inflation.
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3 Ways Non-Cash Incentives Drive Employee Engagement for Small Businesses

Small business owners are consistently seeking innovative ways to attract and retain top talent. While competing with larger organizations’ robust compensation packages can be challenging, incorporating…
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Do’s and Don’ts for Hiring and Managing Underage Employees

Federal and state labor laws govern hours worked and duties performed by teen workers Everyone remembers the highlights of their first “real” job: independence, responsibility and…