Employee or Independent Contractor?
April 7, 2009
Deciding to hire an independent contractor can often be advantageous and cost-effective for a small business. Although an independent contractor often performs similar duties as an employee, your obligations toward an independent contractor are minimal compared to an employee. Unlike employees: An independent contractor... Read more
Help An Employee Out
March 31, 2009
Good training creates better employees. Whether it’s explaining a new policy or teaching new skills, adequately training your staff is vital to the continued success of your small business. To be most effective, employee training should begin on the first day of work and cover everything the employee needs to know. ... Read more
Avoiding Employment Discrimination Claims
March 24, 2009
Almost all employees are considered to be employed at will. An at will employee can be fired at any time, for almost any reason, except under the following circumstances: 1. You cannot fire someone in retaliation for the exercise of a statutory right, such as filing a workers’ compensation claim. 2. You cannot fire... Read more
4 Tips to Avoid Customer Complaints
March 20, 2009
Avoid Angry Customers With Superb Customer Service People can make or break your small business. Offering excellent customer service can distinguish you from the competition, result in increased sales and a more loyal clientele. Therefore, teaching employees how to treat customers right should become part of your initial... Read more
Managing Generation Y
March 3, 2009
Generation Y is causing quite a stir in the work environment. This generation has very different expectations and preferences when it comes to employment and how they want to be managed. Members of Gen Y were born between the years of 1982 and 2000 and are currently ages 7-26. Today they represent about 15 percent of the... Read more