In today’s post we focus on best practices for employee scheduling for hourly workers. Managers know that employee scheduling can be a constant headache. Done right, however, it can also be a strategic business management tool. Therefore, if scheduling is causing problems, maybe you need to try some new techniques. Fortunately, scheduling is a skill…
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Attention small business accountants. Grow your accounting firm by offering Human Resources services. 8 reasons you should offer Human Resources Let’s discuss the specifics. 1. Expand your role from an accountant to a business advisor Small business owners who outsource have already overcome a psychological barrier. They have wisely decided not to do it all.…
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New business? You’ve set up your website. You’ve hired employees. You’re ready to roll. But you’ve never paid employees before. Welcome to the world of payroll. Let’s talk about paying employees in a small business. How Do I Pay Employees in a Small Business? First, you need payroll paperwork. Get the necessary information from your…
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As a small business owner, I care about the cost of an employee. When we create a budget there are a lot of things to consider. Follow along as I calculate the cost of an employee… How Much Does an Employee Cost? The average employee cost is 1.25 times base salary. That’s roughly 25% over…
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Is employee attendance tracking irrelevant for salaried employees? Absolutely not. Let’s discuss why a timekeeping system and attendance tracking is crucial for business success, regardless of how employees are paid. First off, what is an attendance tracking system? An employee attendance tracking system (or app) automates timecards, shift schedules, and PTO. Small employers have moved…
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Are you setting up the financial operations for your business? Wondering who to hire? In today’s post, we discuss how to outsource accounting. Even for a small business, financial structuring isn’t cut and dried. You’ve got taxes, payroll, and client billing. You might have business loans and equipment leasing. But accounting is critical to get…
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Capable project management is key to achieving business objectives. Yet few teams believe they are successful. Expressed in starker terms: few teams believe they do their work well. Choosing the best project management software can help improve your outcomes. Project management software allows you to organize, track, assign, and visualize project tasks and timelines. This…
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Reading Time: 4 Minutes Today’s post explores resources for learning about bookkeeping/taxes. Everyone has to start somewhere. Unless you are starting an accounting business, bookkeeping is probably not your expertise. Entrepreneurs need affordable, easy-to-use resources to learn these necessary functions. You’ve probably explored the internet. You can find articles on every conceivable business topic. There…
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Unless you manage a team of robots, you have office politics. We are emotional beings with competing interests. Predictable patterns of behavior are present in any organization. If negative behaviors aren’t dealt with, the environment can deteriorate quickly. (Lord of the Flies is an extreme case in point.) Office politics can become destructive unless management,…
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On the fence about whether to get an employee time clock app? You’re not alone. Despite irrefutable benefits, many small businesses don’t use one. What’s stopping you? Perhaps you think you don’t have enough employees. Maybe you are afraid your team will be insulted if you make them use one. Are you so busy you…
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