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Managing Employees

Why Fringe Benefits Can Help You Attract the Best Employees

When it comes to hiring and retaining talented employees, fringe benefits can help small business owners compete with larger rivals that…

Small Business Owners Favorite Quotes on Leadership

A lot of people like to share inspiring quotes. And there are many about leadership that have inspired me. But…

How to Get the Most From a Remote Workforce for Your Business

Jason Fried was in Chicago and David Heinemeier Hansson was still in his native Denmark when the two first started…

What to Do As Soon As Your Best Employee Quits

It can be a wonderful feeling knowing you have a great, go-to employee—someone who can perform an important part of your…

Will an Unlimited Vacation Policy Work for Your Small Business?

A funny thing happened when MammothHR decided to offer unlimited vacation time to their employees: They took the same amount of time…

5 Essential Strategies for Motivating Your Best Employees

You may think your top-performing employees don't need extra encouragement. After all, they're already driven, productive and well-compensated, right? Why…

How to Save Time and Money by Using the Contingent Workforce

For small business owners, few things will be as significant as the growth of the "contingent" workforce. What is the…

Employee Expectations: 10 Things Your Workers Expect You to Know

You have expectations of your employees, but have you considered that it's a two-way street? Your employees have expectations of you, too. Understanding and…

Small Business Owner? 6 Reasons Why You Should Hire Your Child

Are you paying your kid (or grandkid) to work for your business? You’re not? You should. No, I’m not saying…

7 Bad Management Traits and How to Fix Them

It doesn’t matter whether you’re the best florist, hairstylist, party planner or accountant, your business will never grow if you…