It’s no secret that compliance and labor law issues aren’t among the favorite topics for business owners—but they are among…
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What to Know about California’s Independent Contractor Law
On September 19, 2019, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 5 into law. The legislation—which is also known as…
Sexual Harassment Training Laws 2020: What’s Changing?
With a continued nationwide effort to shed light on sexual harassment in the workplace, several states have implemented sexual harassment…
Paid Leave Laws 2020: What’s Changing?
In 2020, eligible employees in five states will either have access to paid family and medical leave for the first…
Happy New Year!
A new decade is here, which feels like a good time to reflect on our journey so far at Homebase….
What is the Best Music Streaming Service for your Business?
Are you looking for a service to play music in your business? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve put…
How a ‘MasterChef’ Winner’s Restaurant Runs Smoother with Homebase
Nestled inside a trendy food hall, there sits a restaurant dedicated to serving up deliciously unique Vietnamese street food patrons…
Federal Overtime Salary Threshold 2020: What’s Changing?
On January 1, 2020, the Department of Labor’s final rule that raises the salary threshold requirement for overtime exemption under…
How to use Your Retail POS System to Boost Sales
Boosting sales is on every retailers agenda; using your retail POS system effectively make that never-ending task all that much…
Here are all of the 2020 State Minimum Wage Increases
Many U.S. state legislatures are making several changes to their labor laws in 2020—including higher minimum wage rates. While the…
Predictive Scheduling Laws 2020: What’s Changing?
From coast to coast, predictive scheduling laws are being implemented in U.S. cities—and one state—that protect hourly employees by requiring…
5 Areas to Cover To Keep Your Business Licensed and Registered
Every business has a unique set of licensing and registration requirements to meet based on its location and business activities….
The Pre-Hiring Checklist
This post covers general information and does not constitute legal or tax advice — for advice specific to your business,…
The Ultimate Small Business Saturday Prep List
The holiday season is upon us, which means a lot of celebrating, a lot of food, and a lot of…
What are the Best Free Note-Taking Apps?
As a business owner or manager, keeping track of everything you need to remember in a day can be a…
What are the Best To-Do List Apps for Business Owners?
As a business owner you most likely have quite a laundry list of daily tasks you need to accomplish at…
4-Day Workweeks, a Federal Suit Against Walmart & Other Weekly News
This week in Homebase News we cover four-day workweeks and who they leave out, Bank of America’s minimum wage raise,…
Should I Go to Culinary School?
So you’re trying to decide if you should go to culinary school to further your career in the restaurant industry….
10 Helpful Resources for Veteran Business Owners
Veterans own nearly 2.5 million businesses in the United States, employ more than 5 million people and generate over $1…
Customer Story: How an Atlanta Toy Shop Saves Time with Homebase
“Unplugged play” is a common phrase used when describing Atlanta-based children’s store Rhen’s Nest Toy Shop. Luckily, that’s exactly what…
