The Highest Minimum Wages in 2019 Each year hundreds of thousands of hourly paid workers earn the minimum wage in the U.S….
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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Employee Timesheet Recordkeeping Requirements
Note: this post does not constitute legal advice. If you have questions, consult a local attorney. The Fair Labor Standards…
5 Best Free To-Do List Apps
Staying on track as an entrepreneur takes a fair bit of organization. With some handy to-do apps — that are…
2019 Labor Law Updates
2018 was quite a year in employment law especially for employers of hourly workers. The trends of 2018 will continue…
What to Know About Buying a Franchise
Getting the rights to a franchise business can be tough. But, as I’ve learned talking to franchisees, it’s really just…
How to ask for a raise or a promotion
How to ask for a raise or a promotion actually has an answer so simple it’s often overlooked — and,…
Lathem and Acroprint vs. Homebase Punch Clock App
If you need to track hours worked, you can use a free time clock app like Homebase, or a physical…
Arizona Minimum Wage Update
The minimum wage is going up in Arizona on January 1, 2019. Under Proposition 206, the Fair Wages and Healthy…
Where QSR Sales are Increasing and Decreasing
Where are Fast Casual Restaurant Sales Increasing and Decreasing Across the US? Where Foodservice Sales are Increasing Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA MSA…
The Best Way to Deal with Negative Online Reviews
Most people research a business before they choose it, so your online business reviews are essential to your success. While…
5 Reasons to Ditch the Punch Clock and Switch to a Time Clock App
For many businesses, it is difficult to make a change – especially a big one. But, when it comes to…
A Quick Guide to Taxes and Business Formation Types
You have more influence over your tax liability than you might think — and that influence begins with the business…
Benefits of a Cashless Business
In many small to medium sized businesses the manager’s role could soon change significantly. Currently in traditional businesses a large…
4 Signs It’s Time to Grow Your Team
Knowing whether to grow your team is tricky. Should you invest in more staff and employees? Or just keep things…
5 Staff Scheduling Ideas
Staff scheduling is more difficult than you think. Managing time-off requests, working out availability, anticipating staff demand — it’s enough…
5 Signs It’s Time to Expand Your Team
Has it been a while since you hired a new employee? Running your company on a skeleton staff may have…
Free Money: Small Business Grants
You know the phrase “there’s no free lunch.” In fact, you can receive small business grants, which require no repayment….
4 Reasons Why You Need Staff Scheduling Software This Holiday Season
Most employees want to take time off work during the holidays. The most popular day of the season? Christmas Eve….
New Hampshire Equal Pay 2019 Labor Law Poster Update
New Hampshire has released new posters detailing their Equal Pay law. These new posters have updated contact information for filing…
Florida Minimum Wage 2019 Labor Law Update
On January 1, 2019, the minimum wage in Florida is increasing. The minimum wage will increase from $8.25 per hour…
