Growth Essentials
The principles and tools to help you build your business
Small Business Week 2023: Ways You Can Make an Impact
National Small Business Week will run from Sunday, April through Saturday, May 6 this year. Here's how to celebrate — and connect with your customers and community.
How to Create a Work Environment That Encourages Career Advancement
Supporting and facilitating professional development allows team members to work at their maximum potential. Here are ways to support employee growth.
Tips for Conducting Effective Manager Performance Reviews
Input from employees who work directly under a manager can be insightful and can lead to better team cohesion and productivity.
Latest articles
Is Unstable Shift Scheduling Hurting Your Sales?
Study after study reveals that unstable shift scheduling takes a toll on the productivity of workers and your bottom line - find out why.
How to Increase Employee Satisfaction
Employee satisfaction is different than (but related to) employee engagement. Learn why increasing happiness in your workplace needs to be a priority.
How to Get Reimbursing Employee Expenses Right
Employee expense reimbursements can have significant tax implications for the company and employee, so building a comprehensive plan is important.
5 Budget-Friendly Ideas for Launching an Employee Learning and Development Program
Encouraging employee learning is critical when it comes to building an engaged, sharp team. Discover 5 budget-friendly ways to get started today.
Payroll operations
Payroll is a basic and essential function to keep the business running. Without this function your employees wouldn’t stay around long because nobody likes to work for free, nor is it legal. Danny, together with Lori, will share tips on how to manage different rates of pay, changing the pay period, and making mistakes. Payroll […]
Summer Fridays are the Sneakiest Flex Policy Employees Love
While it might seem like a major investment, offering summer Fridays can boost employee morale and at low or no extra cost.
7 Big Statistics About the State of Flexible Work Arrangements
A new report reveals data on flexible work arrangements and policies among small business employees. Download our benchmarking report.
Compensation, how much and is it fair
Compensation can be a tricky and very sensitive topic. While employees what to be paid what they feel they’re worth—that doesn’t usually match up with market rates. Danny shares the in’s and outs of evaluating pay rates based location and industry as well as skill and experience. Ultimately, it’s important to be fair for both […]
Data Analytics Tools are the Magic Wand for Small Businesses
Many SMBs have restricted access to data analytics tools, keeping them from the robust data that larger companies are able to utilize. In many cases, this data can be the secret to marketing, recruiting, and development strategies. Here's how your small businesses can catch up.
What is the ERISA Law?
ERISA was established in 1974, putting a stop to many harmful practices and ensuring any contributions made by an employer are secure. ERISA is one of the most important protections most employees don’t even know they have. Here's how it's affecting you.
Spotlight
Essential Collaboration Tools and Apps for Remote Workers
Collaboration tools with features like project tracking, video conferencing, and screen sharing help companies connect with remote teams.
How to Boost Productivity and Stay Motivated by Taking Breaks While WFH
It may sound counterintuitive, but many studies have shown a link between taking breaks and increased productivity.
by
Sasha
Kanji
10 Workplace Lessons Learned from COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed everything about the workplace. Here’s how businesses can plan for the future with information they learn from this crisis.
Establishing Work-From-Home Parameters with Your Employees
Small businesses are receiving an influx of work-from-home requests due to COVID-19. As an SBO, accepting or denying requests should depend on a variety of factors.
by
Dan
Marzullo
Building an Employee Engagement Survey
Companies with engaged employees outperform their competitors. Discover sample questions and categories to help you build a customized employee engagement survey for your company.
Resources
Coronavirus Checklist
An editable .docx template preloaded with tools and tips...
HR6201
Meeting HR6201 Mandates...
Employee Retention Strategies
Staff retention strategies that work...
Tips to Conserve Cash
A list of grants and federal aid available during COVID-19...