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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
June 30 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…
A Guide to Taking the Headache Out of Tip Splitting
.Many restaurant owners implement a tip splitting system between servers and supporting staff. While the servers are the main point…
How to Motivate Employees Through Stressful Times
As Homebase’s VP of Sales and Service, perhaps one of the most important aspects of my day-to-day activities is maintaining…
A List of Business Reopening Guidelines by State
Across the nation, business owners and their employees are returning to work. However, there are subject to health and safety…
Homebase Shines a Light on Regional Unemployment Trends
Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their monthly jobs report and it took the policy and economics…
5 Tips for Tracking Labor Costs in Real Time
There are many costs to consider when running a small business. From materials to advertising to payment processing to inventory,…
10 Creative Ways to Save Money From Homebase’s COO
If you ask any member of the Homebase team, they’ll tell you that I have a not-so-secret obsession with—and knack…
How to Onboard Employees Effectively with Homebase
A great onboarding experience is the first step to successfully retaining your team members. The top talent you hired will…
3 Insights From Homebase’s Data on Coronavirus
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has wreaked havoc across the American economy. The virus has also demonstrated the importance of real-time data to…
How to Manage Labor Costs When Rebuilding Your Business
Rebuilding after forced closures due to the coronavirus pandemic can be a scary experience for small business owners. No one…
21 Guides on How to Pivot or Try New Business Operations
You may be looking to revamp your business as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and the altered needs of…
