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There's a lot more to being an employer than hiring staff. To protect your business and your workers, employers must have a solid understanding of federal and state labor laws. We've written many articles on the various topics related to human resource ...
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We've all heard about the benefits of social media marketing as a tool for engaging with customers, building your brand, and increasing your business reach. But just how is it done?
So many brands (big and small alike) make the mistake of using social media ...
Read More About Putting the "Social" into Social Media Marketing: 3 Tips for Interacting with your Customers
Are you a woman-owned business looking to get a slice of the more than $400 billion dollar federal contracting pie? If so, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has great news for you! In Fiscal Year 2010, the federal government awarded more than $17.46 ...
Read More About New Certifiers for Women’s Contracting Program
I’m deeply entrenched in the franchise industry. Like most industries, we have our own collection of buzzwords or jargon. There are words and phrases we use on a daily basis. But you don’t.
For example, industry insiders don’t say, ...
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By Ashley Cassels
Who Is Eligible to Work in the US?
The US Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS) website explains that before any person can be employed in the U.S., they must prove to an employer that they can legally work here. In order to be legally ...
Read More About Labor Laws for Employers: Hiring Refugees, Visa Holders, and Other Non-Citizens
Small businesses facing poor financial conditions may have to consider drastic employment decisions including layoffs and benefit reductions. If your business faces these decisions, the following article will help you understand your legal rights and obligations ...
Read More About Know the Law When Cutting or Reducing Employee Benefits