LinkedIn professional networking site is a very powerful tool which can be used for many purposes. LinkedIn has FREE versions you can sign up for if you are not familiar, as well as paid versions. You can do quite a bit with just the FREE version and will be my focus.
With Tip #1, I have liked you to a YouTube video which talks about how to use LinkedIn for Prospecting New Clients as well as Recruiting for Candidates (my favorite).
Helping small biz owners in the Eastern Washington area with the Human Resource side of business. Though my focus is within my local area, I am available to assist virtually for other small biz owners in the U.S. Running a business and keeping it prosperous is hard enough so I am here to help keep you informed and provide guidance.
Monday, December 29, 2014
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Classifying your Employees Correctly Can Save You Many Headaches
It is important to know and understand, which employees fall under the EXEMPT status and therefore do not get paid overtime, and those who are NON-EXEMPT. Very specific criteria must be met to qualify for EXEMPT and every year there continues to be lawsuits in regards to incorrect classifications. This can cost the company quite a bit of money in back pay and penalties if not done properly.
WHO IS EXEMPT, WHO IS NOT?
WHO IS EXEMPT, WHO IS NOT?
FREE CHECKLIST TO HELP YOU OUT is available on my HR Forms Tab
FREE Training Avenues for Your Small Biz
FREE training idea #1
Being a small business owner sometimes means you have little or no budget for training. Offering training for your staff should be an ongoing process, whenever possible, and one that will help with retaining employees as well as keeping them up to speed where it counts.
Below are some great options for FREE tutorials in the area of MS Office Programs (up to 2013 version), Technology, and even Mobile apps. These are self-paced tutorials with easy to understand steps, screen shots and able to test your knowledge with their Skills Challenge.
GCFLEARNFREE
The above website, no also offers online courses for FREE if you register with them. No coast and they currently have courses for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Your employees can earn Continuing Education Units and a Certificate of Completion.
ONLINE COURSE ACCESS
More training ideas coming soon....
Being a small business owner sometimes means you have little or no budget for training. Offering training for your staff should be an ongoing process, whenever possible, and one that will help with retaining employees as well as keeping them up to speed where it counts.
Below are some great options for FREE tutorials in the area of MS Office Programs (up to 2013 version), Technology, and even Mobile apps. These are self-paced tutorials with easy to understand steps, screen shots and able to test your knowledge with their Skills Challenge.
GCFLEARNFREE
The above website, no also offers online courses for FREE if you register with them. No coast and they currently have courses for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Your employees can earn Continuing Education Units and a Certificate of Completion.
ONLINE COURSE ACCESS
More training ideas coming soon....
January 2015 - Increase in Minimum Wage Takes Effect
Washington State's Minimum Wage is set to increase 15 Cents beginning January 1, 2015. The new minimum wage will now be $9.47. Good reminder to update your payroll and be sure you have the new wages in place for any current minimum wage workers or those you may be bringing on board.
2014 STATE WAGE
$9.32
2015 STATE WAGE
$9.47
2014 STATE WAGE
$9.32
2015 STATE WAGE
$9.47
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Setting Up a Payroll System For Your Business
if you are a new business owner and still trying to get things up and running, one of the main functions you need to set up will be payroll. Having a payroll system in place is necessary if you plan on hiring and building up your staff. In the article below, you will find some things that will need to be considered to set up your own payroll system. You may also want to consider outsourcing that function to make your life easier as your staff expands.
10 Steps to Setting up Payroll
10 Steps to Setting up Payroll
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Offering Retirement Plans for your Employees
Being a small business owner does not mean you cannot offer such benefits as a retirement plan for your employees. There are several options that can be affordable and you will need to choose the type that make sense for you and your own situation.
Option 1 is the traditional 401K plan
Option 2 will be what is called a SEP (Simplified Employee Pension Plan)
Option 3 Simple IRA
For more information you can read this great article by FORBES.
TOP 3 RETIREMENT PLANS SMALL BIZ
Option 1 is the traditional 401K plan
Option 2 will be what is called a SEP (Simplified Employee Pension Plan)
Option 3 Simple IRA
For more information you can read this great article by FORBES.
TOP 3 RETIREMENT PLANS SMALL BIZ
Just Because You Are Small, Does Not Mean You Can't Have the Best
This is a great article that offers some ideas and tips for the very small business owner to offer some perks to attract and retain great employees and talent.
ENTREPRENEUR - BIG BENEFITS FOR TOP TALENT
ENTREPRENEUR - BIG BENEFITS FOR TOP TALENT
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