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The internet is inundated with businesses and every business owner in every domain knows the importance of creating an online presence. The online world is dynamic but one thing that remains constant is that search engines continue to be the biggest source of traffic which should be leveraged by local, small business owners. One ofContinueContinue reading “Local SEO – A Guide For Small Business Owners”

When one of your employees unexpectedly requests time off, what is your reaction? You want to be accommodating but you also have a business to run. Let’s take a look at this scenario: Vicki sighs heavily, feeling as though she hasn’t been able to catch her breath throughout the entire lunch rush. It’s been aContinueContinue reading “How to Manage Unexpected Time Off Requests”

Almost 50 percent of HR professionals plan to increase family health benefits in the next two to three years, according to virtual women and family clinic Maven’s 2024 State of Fertility & Family Benefits report. Furthermore, nearly 75 percent of employers acknowledged that family benefits are essential to their current and prospective employees. It’s clearContinueContinue reading “Should Doula Care Be Part of Your Employee Benefits Package?”

On Aug. 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued an order blocking the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) noncompete ban, which had a scheduled effective date of Sept. 4, 2024. The court had previously put the noncompete ban on hold in this case (Ryan LLC v. FTC), but only forContinueContinue reading “FTC’s Noncompete Ban Blocked: What Employers Need to Know”

There’s only so much that a business can do in-house. Budgets are tight, and time is limited. So, there are some tasks that are best outsourced to save time and cash for your business.   IT Support Pretty much every office uses computers and IT systems that need to be maintained. If the network inContinueContinue reading “The Tasks You Should Consider Outsourcing”