Compensation & Benefits

Reasonable people can have reasonable differences over the new healthcare law, but it's hard to argue against the positive effect provisions like tax credits will have on small businesses-our nation's chief job creators-and...

Experts recommend establishing and following a consistent set of policies and procedures for hiring all employees, including friends or family members.

Make it easy for employees and boost participation by implementing automatic enrollment.

Don’t accept a job that doesn’t pay. People who refuse to pay employees for their work will not change their mind when they make more money. In fact, they are using the people...

One of the most powerful tools that business owners can use to minimize their tax bill is with Tax Free Fringe Benefits. These Tax Free benefits give you the best of both worlds:...

"Business Expert Guide to Small Business Success" brings you advice from 21 business experts to use right now in your small business...

One of the questions I get asked most often is: “Where should I go to get the money to start my business?” Indeed, access to capital, especially in today’s economic climate, is one...

Never confuse price and value, especially if it's coming from the I-Me-Mine salesperson.

I can tell when a candidate had little to do with the document they submit.

Recent events in the Middle East highlight the fact that travel disruptions can occur almost overnight.

Cost cutting is often the go-to strategy for companies trying to weather economic downturns. But some cost-reduction strategies end up doing more harm than good in the long run.

When you use a tax preparer, there are some things you should remember

Who is more likely to create a memorable customer service experience?

Finally a generational description that makes sense.

This past week, as AOL announced its plans to acquire The Huffington Post for a mind-numbing $315 million dollars, leaving co-founder Arianna Huffington at the helm as the president of the newly formed...

If you are still looking for a tax deduction for 2010, considering contribution to your IRA. Your retirement portfolio will thank you.

Sending information about compensation policy changes via email is just poor form.

Find out how to avoid problems with your business financial statements.

With the quickly changing economy, the government constantly tweaks tax laws to create incentives for businesses in order to stimulate economic growth. Business owners and decision makers should be aware of these changes...