As we did in June, we turned to Homebase data to get a picture of what businesses looked like for…
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Can small business owners file for unemployment?
Hourly employees all over the country are claiming unemployment compensation due to the devastating effects of COVID-19. But what about…
Construction management software for workers
It’s no secret that the construction industry comes with its own set of difficulties. It can be tedious to keep…
When customers refuse to wear masks: How to train employees to deal with difficult situations and enforce critical policies
As a business owner or manager, one of your top priorities amid the dangers of COVID-19 is most likely keeping…
How to choose the best paid time off plan for your business
Federal law doesn’t require paid time off, and only a few states and cities require it across the country. Still,…
Time tracking for janitorial and cleaning businesses
Time tracking for your janitorial or cleaning crew is really important but also can be difficult. Your crew is likely…
Paid leave 101: how to keep your plan compliant
Paid leave is a great benefit to offer your employees as a business owner. Still, if you’ve never set up…
An update on small business as COVID-19 cases rise
As we did in June, we took a look at Homebase data to get a better understanding of what small…
5 waiter job description tips to help find the perfect candidate
As a business owner or manager one of your more important responsibilities is writing great waiter job descriptions that will…
A guide to the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan
While the Small Business Administration extended the deadline to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program from June 30 to August…
Everything you need to now about PPP loan forgiveness
You may have received (or may be waiting to receive) funding from the Small Business Association (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program…
Main Street health: How did businesses fare in June?
To get a picture of what business looked like for main street establishments across the U.S. last month, we turned…
Paid leave laws 2020: What’s new?
As of April 1, small businesses with fewer than 500 employees are required to provide emergency paid sick leave and…
What to know about the Paycheck Protection Program
August 8 is the last day for small businesses to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program, the largest component of…
3 steps to completing a new hire checklist
As soon as you hire a new employee to be a part of your team, the next step on your…
Predictive scheduling laws 2020: What changed?
From coast to coast, cities in the U.S.—and one state—are implementing predictive scheduling laws. These laws protect hourly employees by…
7 ways to make employee training even better
Training employees looks different for different employers based on their specific business goals. Still, it can be stressful for everyone…
Sexual harassment training laws 2020: What changed?
With a continued nationwide effort to shed light on sexual harassment in the workplace, several states implemented sexual harassment training…
Here are all of the 2020 state minimum wage increases
While the federal minimum wage rate of $7.25 has not changed since 2009, there were many 2020 state minimum wage…
Top 10 tips on how to motivate employees
There are several steps in the journey to building a successful team for your business. First, you hire the best…
