Human Resources

Sue's Tips #2-Mastering the Art of Writing A Killer Job Description

Josh Baker & Sue Pitts – Iowa Western SBDC We talked to Robyn Porter, Director of Human Resources at Iowa Western Community College...

Hire Your First Employee

If your business is booming, but you are struggling to keep up, perhaps it’s time to hire some help. The eight steps below can help you...

Job Interviews: Some Guidelines

Job interviews can be tough as an employer. In most instances, you don’t know the candidate beforehand, and have to learn enough about...

Recruiting for Small Businesses

By Tyler Raymie Iowa SBDC One of the toughest jobs of a small business owner is to decide when to hire their first (and second, third)...

Employees or Independent Contractors?

It is critical that small business owners correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent...

Payroll System: 10 Steps to Setting Up

Whether you have one employee or 50, setting up a payroll system not only streamlines your ability to stay on top of your legal and...

Employee Benefits

Employee benefits play an important role in the lives of employees as well as their families. For that reason, the benefits you offer can...

Contractor or Employee ?

Should you hire a contractor or employee? Independent contractors and employees are not the same, and it’s important to understand the...

Effective Job Descriptions

Job descriptions are an essential part of hiring and managing your employees. These written summaries ensure your applicants and...

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