As demand for products and services return to normal following the COVID lockdowns, the need for people to provide those things is only going to go up. Many industries are already desperate for workers (notice how many “now hiring” signs are in front of nearly every restaurant right now.) While it may be tempting to hire the first person through the door, you need to be ready to make sure you get the right person for your company. That’s why we’re bringing you some important interview questions to ask.
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Employee vs Contractor…and Why You’d Better Know the Difference
“What is the difference between an employee and a contractor?”
Over the years, it’s a question that has left many business owners scratching their heads and hoping that they aren’t inadvertently setting themselves up for legal trouble.
Best. Team. Ever. How to Maximize Your Onboarding Process
We all have felt that mixture of anticipation, excitement, and anxiety as we start a new job. We wonder, what’s the new place going to feel like? What will my responsibilities be? Who will my coworkers be and what will they be like? Will there be donuts? There’s...
The 4 Most Important Character Traits for New Employees
Congratulations! Your business is growing! You’ve done the hard work, beaten the hedges, plowed the rocky ground—and now you’re seeing the fruit of your labor. But you’re stressed out because all of this new work is way too much for you to handle! You find that your...
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Maximize Your Savings: Essential Truck Driver Tax Deductions You Need to Know
Driving a truck for a living is hard work. But delivering the goods that keep America running is such an important part of our economy. Without you being on the roads day and night, our country would grind to a halt faster than most people realize.If you drive as an...
How to Create a Traditional Income Statement: Simplified Tips for Busy Entrepreneurs
Small business owners are often intimidated by having to create a traditional income statement for their company. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. All of your financial statements are valuable for helping you run your business. They give you insights into how...
Top Strategies for Building a Nonprofit Budget That Supports Your Mission
If you handle money at all (personal life, business, etc.), you need a budget. If you’re leading a nonprofit, you definitely need a budget! A lot of people cringe at the thought of budgeting. They immediately feel like they’re back in math class having to turn...
How to Manage Independent Contractor Taxes: Quarterly Deadlines, Forms, and Strategies
If everybody had to file independent contractor taxes, we’d see a revolution in our nation’s tax code. Most people work for an employer at W-2 jobs where their taxes are automatically take out each pay period. They never have to think about it, are mainly...
Operating Expenses: How to Manage Them Better To Increase Your Profits
You’ve probably heard it said that, in business, “you have to spend money to make money.” Generally speaking, that’s true. There are certain costs associated with running your company so that you can provide your product (or service) and realize some profit (and,...