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Vlog | 4 Tips for a Smooth Employee Termination
Employee Termination. Today I want to talk to you about smooth employee termination. It is never a fun topic but a critical one. Here are some tips on how to prepare for the employee termination. #1 – Document Always make sure you have documentation leading up to the termination if possible. There may be some…
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Do Not Let New Tax Reform Legislation Ruin Your Business Momentum
New Tax Reform Legislation. On December 20th, the House and Senate passed new tax reform legislation that President Trump is expected to sign into law by the end of the week. Most of the changes in this bill will go into effect on January 1, 2018, and education will be essential in helping employees navigate…
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7 Tips for Making Your New Year’s Resolutions and Goals Stick
New Year’s Resolutions and Goals. Every January you make resolutions and goals. This is going to be the year of less stress, eating better, exercising more. You start out strong. Then life happens. Your resolve starts to wane. The next thing you know you are cramming a fast food meal into your mouth five minutes…
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S.A.D. – When It’s More Than Just the Winter Blues
Seasonal Affective Disorder or S.A.D. During the winter months, when the days are shorter with less daylight, many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder or S.A.D. This seasonal depression goes beyond the winter blues and should be taken more seriously. Scientists believe that the lower amount of daylight that occurs in the winter months triggers a…
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401(k) for Small Businesses
Dispelling the myths that keep you from offering this valuable benefit. Business owners recognize the importance of offering a 401(k) plan to attract and retain good employees. In a national survey conducted by Spark 401k, 94% of small business owners agreed that offering a 401(k) plan drove recruitment and retention. However, the U.S. Government Accountability…
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Vlog | Giving thanks to your employees and your clients
Giving thanks and showing appreciation during the holiday season. Today I want to talk to you about giving thanks and showing appreciation to both your employees and your clients during the holiday season. I want to give you some examples of simple ways you can do this. There is still time before the Thanksgiving holiday, and…
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Passion in the workplace makes engaged employees!
Passion in the workplace. Today, I would like to talk to you about passion in the workplace. I’d like to challenge you to look for passion in an individual when you are interviewing them to join your company. I think it is important to pay attention to this because passion is a really great indicator…
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‘Tis the Season for Employment Law Compliance
What business owners need to know as the holiday season approaches. With all of the upcoming holidays, employers may be wondering if they are legally obligated to offer employees paid time off for any of them. Workplace diversity is a hot topic. Is there an employment law compliance or any obligations regarding cultural holidays and…
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Expanding Your Business – 9 Things You Need to Know
Expanding your business into a new state. Expanding your business to other states is tempting when demand rises, or you want to expand your market. Larger customer base + growing business = rising profits! Opening an office in a new state can create more work than you might imagine. You have thought about office space,…
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Internal Revenue Service released the 2018 annual contribution limits
2018 Annual Contribution Limits. The Internal Revenue Service released the 2018 annual contribution limits related to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and all Qualified Retirement Plans. Please see below for the changes to current limits in place and consider sending to your employees asking them to take action if they would like…
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