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So You’re Hiring Your First Employee
Posted: June 13, 2021
Should I hire an employee or contractor? If you need help building your business, there are two ways to hire an extra set of hands – adding an employee or signing an independent contractor. While there are pros and cons to both, it’s important to understand the difference. Employee: An employee is hired to work for your company on a full- or part-time basis. This...
What to Know About Building a Deck
Posted: June 4, 2021
Is Adding a Deck a Good Investment? Remodeling magazine reported that adding a wood deck can up your home’s resale value by more than $10,000. Decks built of composite material add more than $13,000. So chances are, you’re going to significantly recoup the value of this investment. Test your knowledge with our quiz: How Much Value Can These DIY Projects Add To Your House? What...
11 Curbside Pickup Tips for Your Business
Posted: June 3, 2021
Use technology to your advantage. One reason a customer will choose to place a curbside pickup order is because it’s a convenient way to shop. But if they find it difficult to order online, or experience long wait times when they arrive at your business, it’s unlikely they’ll try the service again. To help reduce customer frustrations, do a quick audit of your e-commerce resources:...
Are You Covered When an Employee Claims Harassment or Discrimination?
Posted: May 26, 2021
You probably never want to imagine a situation in which an employee, a former employee, or an employment candidate sues your business for sexual harassment or discrimination (on the basis of, for example, age, sex, race, or disability). Unfortunately, though, it does happen. Sexual harassment has been in the news media spotlight a lot lately, following allegations of inappropriate behavior made against celebrities and public...
Essential Life Jacket Tips for Boaters
Posted: May 25, 2021
What Are the Different Types of Life Jackets? There’s a wide variety of life jackets on the market with options to fit every age, size, and water-bound recreational activity. You can find designs specifically tailored for recreational boating and water sports like skiing and riding on personal watercrafts, as well as styles for hunting, fishing, paddle sports (such as canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding), and offshore...