It seems like every time we turn on the television there is either another topic or extremely sensitive news story bombarding us. It’s only human nature that we would want to talk about it with others. Therefore, many of the “hot” news stories make their way to our workplace. Unfortunately, it could create a potentially [...]
It use to be difficult to find retirement options that were specifically marketed to small businesses. However, today with over half of private-sector employees defined as being employed by small companies, options have gotten a little more plentiful. A recent article in USA Today, Small business employees have more retirement saving options than they think [...]
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Small business owners, managers and staff from the greater Las Vegas area are invited to learn how technology can improve their success by attending the Small Business Technology Boot Camp on October 13th. The one-day training event, presented by the non-profit Small Business Technology Institute and sponsored by Intel® Corporation, features five technology immersion seminars [...]
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According to recently released data from the Small Business Administration, small businesses are bucking past trends and hiring more workers than previously found. Small companies employed 50.9% of private-sector workers in 2004. That is up from 50.7% in 2003. Additionally, it is the third consecutive year of hiring increases. Reasons given as to why there [...]
Statistically, more and more people are reaching the age where the idea of retiring should look appealing. However, surveys and studies indicate that more and more Boomers are thinking of starting a new business instead of their golf game. For example, a 2003 AARP survey found that approximately 15% of Boomers expect to own businesses [...]
As an employer, correctly dealing with an employee’s claim of harassment can seem like you are navigating a potential mine field. Even if you have solid, written policies in place regarding how these types of claims will be handled, and even if you follow through and terminate a problem employee, you still need to remain [...]