MTFW: The Perfect Hire

Searching for a new employee can be tricky. It’s time consuming and expensive, so it’s important to create the right job descriptions. Recruiting is a necessary evil so listen up as we chat with experts Jennifer Lewellen, Business Development and Human Resources Consultant at Safari Solutions. If you missed the conversation, you can listen to it here. Podcast Powered By Podbean About our guest: Jennifer Lewellen is the Business Development Manager and Human Resources Consultant at Safari Solutions.  With nearly 15 years of...

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Small Business HR

I had a chance to catch up with Ann Fisher of HR Alternative Consulting, Inc and talk about some of the challenges small business owners face with regard to HR compliance.She believes PEOPLE are your most valuable asset. And she provides resources to increase productivity, retention and avoid costly legal issues. One of the issues we talked about at length were the rules surrounding exempt and non exempt status for employees.  Many employers make the mistake of  paying employees on a salary to avoid paying overtime. The problem, is if the employees don’t qualify, the owner may be...

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5 Reasons to Utilize Campus Career Centers to Find Future Employees

Today’s Guest Post is by HR Consultant Heather Huhman Both employers and students/recent graduates often overlook campus career centers as a resource for college recruiting. As a small business, there are many reasons to head to career centers at colleges and universities in your area to start looking for young professionals to work with you: Recruiting assistance. Career centers offer a multitude of assistance for your recruiting needs. Career fairs, interview opportunities on-campus, student databases, networking events, and job boards can give you exposure and help build...

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Episode 22 – But it is My Business

I am interrupting my series on small business planning, to include an interview with my friend, Laina Moloski dropped by the other day to talk about all the new changes at C & S Consulting which include her new books, and new web site. In this first podcast we focus on her new book: But it is My Business in which she shares tips and realistic ideas for small business owners. From ideas on how to terminate employees to tips on sales and planning, Laina approaches the process of owning a business with humor and serious advice. The book will be launch on March 30, but it is available now...

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