by Liz Strikwerda | Aug 29, 2019 | Absence Management, Small Business
5 Minute Read Let’s talk about PTO and remote working. Telecommuting continues to increase every year. How do you handle leave for remote workers? Follow these guidelines. Make your leave policy work for all of your employees—regardless of where they park their...
by Liz Strikwerda | Aug 23, 2019 | Small Business
Starting a small business is not easy. You might think it makes sense to enter into a partnership. But you should go into it with eyes wide open. The numbers aren’t encouraging. Estimates of failure rates are as high as 80 percent. Yet thousands of entrepreneurs...
by Liz Strikwerda | Aug 15, 2019 | Human Resources, Payroll, Small Business
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....
by Liz Strikwerda | Jul 25, 2019 | Small Business, Time and Attendance
Is employee attendance tracking irrelevant for salaried employees? Absolutely not. Let’s discuss why a timekeeping system is crucial for business success, regardless of how employees are paid. First off, what’s an attendance tracking system? An employee...
by Liz Strikwerda | Jul 19, 2019 | Small Business, Workforce Management
U.S. companies claim over $1 billion in WOTC (Work Opportunity Tax Credit). Are you one of them? Big Financial Rewards for Hiring WOTC-Qualified Employees WOTC provides a tax credit up to $9600 for businesses that hire qualified employees from any of the target...
by Liz Strikwerda | Jul 17, 2019 | Small Business
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...
