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Where the Candidates Stand on 'Obamacare'
BY Diana Ransom
As paying for health care remains one of small-business owners' biggest burdens, we look at how the candidates would trim costs and tackle reform. 4 Ways to Get New Employees Off on the Right Foot
BY Gwen Moran
Make the most of a new hire's first weeks with these tips to make them feel productive and welcome. 5 Tips and Tools to Create a Company Culture When You Run a Virtual Business
BY Nadia Goodman
How to foster team cohesion and run your business efficiently when everyone works remotely. 4 Ways to Manage the Perils of 'Friend-ployees'
BY Gwen Moran
How to maintain your authority when you become close with your employees. Small Business Strategies for Managing Rising Health-Care Costs
BY Michelle Goodman
Ballooning premiums and shifting government regulations can make dealing with employee health insurance a nightmare, here's how to cope. 3 Teambuilding Exercises Tailored to Unique Business Challenges
BY Alina Dizik
How three entrepreneurs designed effective--and fun--ways to strengthen their teams. 5 Ways to Reward Employees When Raises Aren't an Option
BY Nancy Mann Jackson
In these tough economic times, raises and bonus pay for deserving employees may be out of the question. Here are some alternative ways to keep your team happy and loyal. How to Break Bad News to Employees
BY Nadia Goodman
Seven steps for making tough conversations with employees less painful for everyone. When a Tattoo Equals a Lawsuit
BY Mikal E. Belicove
T-shirts and tattoos might be more common in the workplace, but keep these four do's and don'ts in mind to avoid potential problems. What Entrepreneurs Can Learn About Team Training From NASA's Mission to Mars
BY Nadia Goodman
Four astronaut training techniques that can help you get the most out of your employees. How to Hire the Right Employees for Your Startup
BY Susan Schreter
When you're on a tight startup budget and timeline, it can be easy to make compromises on who you hire. Don't. Here's what to look for in an employee. 4 Ways to Prevent Office Bullies
BY Nadia Goodman
From conflict resolution to a healthy workplace policy, these tips will help you create a positive work environment. How to Create Your Own Dream Team in Business
BY Nadia Goodman
Before the 'Fab 5' there was the 'Magnificent 7.' Olympian Dominique Moceanu was part of that original team, which won the very first gold medal for U.S. Women Gymnastics. Here are her team-building tips. Olympic Training Tips for Coaching Employees to Greatness
BY Gwen Moran
Just as Olympians need great coaches to reach their highest potential, your high-performing employees need coaching to do the same. Here's how to get started. 3 Personality Types That Can Harm Your Business
BY Jane Porter
How to spot warning signs before hiring people who will be a bad fit for your company. Finally, Guidance on Employer Social-Media Policies
BY Mikal E. Belicove
A federal agency for labor practices offers long-awaited guidance to employers on social-media guidelines at work. Need Help Retaining Employees? Some Apps for That
BY Michelle V. Rafter
Social media-style programs give workers public kudos when they go above and beyond. Consider these employee rewards-and-recognition apps. How to Give Employees Independence Without Losing Control
BY Nadia Goodman
Every business owner knows how to wear a lot of hats. But at some point you have to stop being a control freak. With a nod to Independence Day, here are three tips to empower your team's ideas. Richard Branson on When Workers Rebel Against a New Manager
BY Richard Branson
Second-guessing a newly hired manager can be tricky business. The British billionaire offers advice on how he works with managers. How to Attract -- And Retain -- Staff When You Can't Pay Big Bucks
BY Paula Andruss
Here are the basics every entrepreneur needs to know about creating an employee benefits package. Gordon Ramsay's Lessons for Motivating a Sales Team
BY Carol Tice
The celebrity chef knows how to rev up his staff to perform at their best. Here are seven lessons from the season premiere of Fox's 'MasterChef.' 3 Employee Mistakes That Cost Businesses Big Time
BY Susan Schreter
Managing employees comes with hidden costs. Find out how to protect yourself from situations that can emotionally and financially devastate a business. Telltale Signs You Have a Workplace Bully
BY Gwen Moran
How to spot and stop an office bully from chasing away talent -- and damaging your small business. Democratic Lawmakers Question NFIB's Motives for Small Business
BY Catherine Clifford
The small business organization that is leading the case against President Obama's health care reform act is asked to disclose its donor list. When Employees Become the Competition
BY Mikal E. Belicove
It could happen in nearly any company: Employees sometimes go into business for themselves. It's so American it makes apple pie look suspect. Listen to Small Business: Don't Increase the Minimum Wage (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Business owners often oppose the minimum wage because it reduces their profits. But their position might be more helpful to low-skilled workers than the altruistic views of elected officials.Ads by Google
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