Category Archives: Entrepreneur

There are a lot of reasons to take a love of cooking down the path of entrepreneurship with a catering business. Catering, which is very different from working in a traditional restaurant, is a malleable business that allows you to flex your event planning and execution muscles—all while throwing great parties, visiting new and interestingContinueContinue reading “How to Start a Catering Business in 10 Steps”

Keeping up with paid time off (PTO) laws by state is essential for employers who want to remain legally compliant and minimize exposure to risk. Paying people properly and giving them their legally entitled benefits is also the right thing to do by your employees! There are big differences in how different states approach PTO.ContinueContinue reading “Paid Time Off Laws by State”

When you’re a 24/7 operation, scheduling your employees can be a challenge. You’re responsible for maintaining coverage, keeping costs down, and making sure your employees still have work-life balance. A tried and tested shift working pattern, like the Pitman schedule may offer a solution. Also known as the 2-3-2, the Pitman schedule can help you meetContinueContinue reading “What Is The Pitman Schedule and Is It Right For Your Business?”

Aside from making your employees feel like they’re in a spy movie, using biometric data for clocking into work can also eliminate “buddy punching”, saving you money and giving you a more accurate picture of your team’s hours. These systems can also bolster security by restricting access to your systems or property to authorized personnelContinueContinue reading “4 Best Biometric Time Clocks for Small Businesses for 2024 (and One Great Alternative)”

As a small business owner, taxes can feel like an endless maze of forms, calculations, and regulations. And one of the most confusing parts is something called modified adjusted gross income — or MAGI. If you don’t calculate MAGI properly, you could miss out on tax deductions and credits that save you major money. You’llContinueContinue reading “MAGI Explained: The Ultimate Guide For Small Businesses”