How to Combat the Most Common Small Business Payroll Mistakes

September 29, 2018


It is one of the more mundane tasks for any small businesses, but suffice to say managing payroll is one of the most important as well. Of course, this is only going to apply if you have a workforce onboard, but judging by the audience of this article we will assume that this is the case.

In short, managing payroll is one of those processes that can give any business owner a real headache. This is one of the reasons why the payroll industry has exploded over the last few years, with several pieces of software delving into payroll services for small business now being available.

Regardless of whether you tap into the software approach or not, we have today listed some of the biggest mistakes that small businesses make in relation to this topic.

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Best Hiring Practices for Small Businesses

September 23, 2018


It is vital that small businesses secure a good hire, spurring on faster growth and more efficient levels of productivity. Still, it’s getting more difficult to find the right candidate, and there are many factors influencing that final decision. Still, while it can be easy to believe that every bad hire is the employees’ fault, the truth is, a poor candidate shouldn’t even make it as far as the interview stage, let alone be put on the payroll.

Consequently, here are some of the best hiring practices you can carry out as a small business.

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Tips for Improving Staff Productivity

September 22, 2018


In simple terms, productivity means getting the most out of something or someone, for the most cost-effective investment. To optimize your staff productivity, you need to look at all the influencing factors that can affect their performance, and find ways to help them complete tasks more efficiently and be motivated to do their best. There are many factors that can influence productivity, but they broadly fall into one of two main categories. You may improve productivity to a degree by addressing one of these categories, but you’ll achieve much better results if you examine both categories.

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What Do Small Businesses Need to Know About Social Security and Medicare

September 15, 2018


As an entrepreneur, you need to be familiar with your health care and retirement options. It’s easy to focus only on the present and avoid thinking too far into the future, but that will mean you might not be prepared when you start to reach your golden years. Preparing for retirement should be a process that starts today.

Two of the most confusing parts of aging is Social Security and Medicare. These government programs are changing every year, and they seem to become increasingly complicated. You need to start by familiarizing yourself with the basics so you can make smart choices about your future today.

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How to Improve Your Law Practice’s Business Processes

September 13, 2018


Though the law industry is seen as one of the most profitable sectors to get in to, that does not automatically mean that every law firm out there is a success. You need to adopt the right management strategies in order to lower costs and increase profits. With greater profits, you can reinvest, re-double your marketing efforts, and bring in more clients and even more talented employees. For those small firms that need to either revolutionize their practice, or firms that are just starting out, here is a simple guide on how you can improve your law practice’s business processes.

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3 Tips to Make Business Travel Smooth and Simple

September 13, 2018


In the digital age, face-to-face client interactions have drastically reduced. Email, videoconferencing and social media make communicating across huge distances fast and simple, meaning that in theory, customer relationships should be frictionless.

But the flipside is that some clients miss the personal touch associated with a firm handshake and in-person bonding and brainstorming. In a large nation like Australia, some coast-to-coast firms capitalise on business travel to keep their contacts sweet.

But it’s tricky ensuring talented travelling staff feel cared for and composed so they perform at their peak. So here are three tips to make business travel smooth and simple.

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How to Know When It’s Time To Hire Someone

September 5, 2018


It can be so very difficult for a business owner to delegate any tasks, let alone employ someone after they have been doing everything, big and small, for their business from the start. However, as your business grows, the chances are that you will need to hire at least one person and possibly more if you are going to see it succeed in the way that it should. Working for and by yourself is wonderful, but it could be stifling your ambitions. If you think that it might be time to hire someone, here is a checklist that can help you decide for sure.

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Coworking Space

August 30, 2018


You have the fantastic life of an entrepreneur on the verge of beginning your startup. You work Miami, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, or any major urban landscape, and your vision has gotten you the funding necessary to create wonders in your industry. You could lease one of those swanky corporate offices at the top of a skyscraper, and the office would do well for your business’s image.

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Follow These 8 Tips To Ensure Long-term Success Of Your Business

August 30, 2018


The success of a business relies on numerous strategic plans. As an entrepreneur, it is only natural that you want your company to succeed. You had an idea, took a risk in pursuing it and materialized that vision into a physical result. This was only the first step towards achieving your goals, and success is still far away. In the beginning, progress will appear slow, but it is important to persevere. If you follow the step-by-step plan outlined below, you are on your way to maintaining your business and setting it up for the future. Firstly, the success will rely on the type of idea that your business has. Is it different? Do people want to use it? After all, if no one buys your product or uses your services, how can you hope to gain profit? Moreover, you will need to hire the right employees, identify your target audience, adopt marketing tactics, keep up with technology, check up on competition, remain financially conscious, and lastly re-invent as necessary.

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Top 4 Tips for Retaining Your Best Employees

August 28, 2018


Finding the right employees can mean the difference between good and great for any business. The reality is that in order to execute your vision for your business you need a strong team of people to help you do so. In light of this, if after an arduous recruitment process, you’ve managed to find some star employees, it’s imperative that you find ways to hold on to them. Every business has a different approach when it comes to this, so at the end of the day, it’s about finding what works for you. On those premises, you’re going to find a few top tips for retaining your best employees below.

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