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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Unraveling Nonprofit Financial Statements To Help Your Organization Do Even More Good
When you run a nonprofit, you have to make every dollar count. Nonprofit financial statements help you stay on top of your income and expenses in a way that shows how you are responsibly using donors’ money. In this post, we’ll unpack what makes nonprofit financial...
The Minumum Acreage For Farm Tax Purposes (And Other Ways To Know If You’re Running A Real Farm)
Do you know the minimum acreage for farm tax purposes? Or what it takes to really be considered a “farm” in the eyes of the government? If you’re not sure, this post is for you. Minimum Acreage For Farm Tax Purposes We recently did a post on “How to Qualify for Farm...
Understanding The New Corporate Transparency Act (And What You Need To Do About It)
The U.S. government has passed legislation that now affects millions of businesses nationwide. If you own a small company, you need to know all about it since failure to comply can result in significant fines and penalties including imprisonment. Effective January 1...
Entry-Level Accounting Positions: How To Start Your Career On The Right Foot
Attention, job seekers! Are you interested in the best way to secure entry-level accounting positions? Then this post is for you. We’ll explore what hiring managers are looking for, what a good starting salary would be, what kind of experience you need (or don’t...
Operating Lease vs Finance Lease: How New Rules Will Affect Your Small Business
In an earlier post on new lease accounting standards and how they can impact your business, we discussed a couple of different types of leases. Because most business owners are involved with renting some type of property or equipment regularly, we thought it might be...