Employment
Hiring, training, leading, compensating and retaining employees are among the biggest challenges in a small business. Browse real-world advice, tips and resources on how to build a great team.
NYC Restaurant Owners Cut Staff, Raise Prices to Counter $15 Minimum Wage
The $15 minimum wage is a challenge for NYC restaurant owners.
Should I Hire a Family Member?
It's a question no doubt every small business owner's asked themselves. We weigh the pros and cons.
82% of Employees Feel Overworked, Are Business Owners Impacted Too?
Competition in the workplace has its pros and cons.
Workers Compensation Secrets for Small Businesses Revealed
Do you know your workers comp responsibilities as a small business?
Non-Disclosure Agreements: When Does Your Business Need Them?
Having a solid NDA can save you a lot of headaches.
Insurance for the Self-Employed? 53% Think They Don’t Need It
If you are self-employed, look into some insurance.
Unfair Performance Reviews Would Make 85% of Employees Consider Quitting
Employees want accurate and frequent performance reviews.
How to Fire an Employee
There is a right way to fire someone.
Labor Department Says Gig Workers Are Contractors, Not Employees
The labor department has weighed in on the status of gig workers.
Photos Show Appalling Conditions of 17 Child Labor Jobs
Children as young as 4 years old worked at hard and dangerous jobs in the early 20th century. See the terrible conditions and learn what was behind these child labor abuses.
52% of Small Business Owners Hired No One in 2018
According to the 2019 State of SMB Finance Report, hiring ran into roadblocks, company profits fueled growth, and bookkeeping solutions were widely used.
