I cut my entrepreneurial teeth on SMART goal setting. I loved it! All my goals were lined up and neatly organized with numbers, letters, and dates. This system of organizing my goals gave me direction, clarification, focus, and a sense of purpose—a reason to get up in the pre-dawn hours and work long past the sun setting behind the horizon…until recently.
Jackie Nagel, Synnovatia
A 2-Minute Guide to the ObamaCare Supreme Court Ruling
Last week, the Supreme Court upheld a significant provision of Obamacare. The Supreme Court confirmed that health insurance tax subsidies will continue to be available in both the state and federally-run Health Insurance Marketplaces. This decision is a huge win for small business owners and employees across the country. What was the case all about and why does it matter to small businesses?
4 Common Small Business Mistakes That Lead to Employee Lawsuits
Lawsuits are filed against small businesses far too often—many of which are due to easily avoidable human resources mistakes that aren’t seen until it’s too late. Many of these lawsuits involve current or past employees who believe they have some kind of “dirty laundry” on the business, or think they can turn a minor grievance into a major payday. In fact, almost 75 percent of all litigation against corporations today involves employment disputes.Over 40 percent of these lawsuits are filed against smaller employers (15–100 employees).
If the Shoe Fits, Wear It: How to Evaluate Small Business Health Benefits
Evaluating health benefits is not as simple as it used to be. Ten or fifteen years ago, small business health benefit options were pretty simple: purchase a group health insurance plan. But today, the market has changed. There are new health insurance options available which leaves executives asking, “Which type of health benefits is the best fit for our small business?”
The Business Skills Needed to Create a Million-Dollar Solo Business
Everyone wants to live the dream: work for yourself and make a million dollars. There are thousands of entrepreneurs struggling to achieve this goal each and every day, but only a select few reach the million-dollar mark. The good news? That small group is growing each year, with an increasing number of “solopreneurs” making millions.
How to Tap Into the Talents of Baby Boomers in Your Small Business
Baby Boomers are one of five generations you’re likely to have in your small business—alongside the Traditionalists, Generation X, Generation Y, and Generation Z employees. Catering to all of these generations isn’t easy; it requires you to tailor your policies and management practices to suit the needs of each group. Baby Boomers, who are likely in leadership roles within your company, aren’t retiring just yet. It’s in your best interest to accommodate their needs just as much as the younger generations.
Gain the Edge for Your Small Business Blog with an Editorial Calendar
Running a small business is a tough job. Not only do you need to keep your eye on every aspect of your business, you also need to develop a wide breadth of knowledge in areas covered by multiple specialists in larger organizations. Is it any wonder entrepreneurs struggle to maintain their small business blog with regular insightful content?
How to Evaluate if It’s Time to Offer Health Benefits
When you start a new business and hire your first employees, health benefits are not at the top of your list. You’re focused on fine tuning your business plan and generating revenue. However, as your company puts down its roots and starts to grow, there comes a time when health benefits become a consideration.