Job interviews can be tough as an employer. In most instances, you don’t know the candidate beforehand, and have to learn enough about them in a 30-45 minute...

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) employee.  The hard wo...

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

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 regulatory responsibiliti...

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

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

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