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It's an often overlooked strategy, but Mobile Roadie CEO Michael Schneider says businesses can use apps to communicate with staff on their smart phones and tablets.
New York City Council Approves Sick-Leave Requirement for Small Businesses
BY Brian Patrick Eha
Business owners react to a bill that mandates paid sick leave for companies with 20 or more employees.
5 Ways to Recruit Rock-Star Employees on a Budget
BY Peter S. Cohan
Entrepreneurs usually can't offer new hires the promise of a hefty salary. But there are ways to get A-list employees without breaking the bank. Here are five budget-friendly techniques to get you there.
Jobs Report: More Companies Are Hiring But Small Businesses Remain Cautious
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
Several indicators show the overall economy is on the upswing, but small-business hiring is down slightly.
3 Meetings Every Business Should Have
BY Dave Lavinsky
Plan office meetings strategically and you're creating a road map for success. This doesn't have to be complicated. Here are three kinds of meetings that will help your business set and meet its goals.
Startup Survival 101: It's All About Relationships That Work
BY Martin Zwilling
In designing a healthy, efficient workplace, your employees have more power than you think.
Play Video 3 Reasons a New Hire Isn't Working Out (Video)
Business coach Ann Mehl explains the most common reasons why an employee might not be meeting expectations, including poorly defined job responsibilities.
Finding the Right Hire for Your Company
BY Christopher Hann
How do you make sure new hires will mesh well with your other employees and with your company's culture?
Doing 'Five-Minute Favors' and Other Business Tips From the Week
BY Brian Patrick Eha
The best tips of the week from Entrepreneur.com, from fueling success with generosity to dealing with foreign business associates.
Why Employees Need a Say in Your Business Planning
BY Dave Lavinsky
When employees help set your company's goals, they'll be more committed to seeing them through. Here are some strategies to better engage employees in business planning.
New York City to Require Employers to Give Paid Sick Leave
BY Catherine Clifford
After a contentious back and forth, the Gotham City is on the verge of passing legislation mandating paid time off for employees that are not healthy.
The Secrets Behind a Satisfied Franchise Staff
BY Jason Daley
Employee retention is a key component to any healthy franchise operation. We spoke to company owners and employment experts who have learned the secrets behind worker longevity and the long-term business success that comes with it.
Thinking About Hiring? Signs of Life in the Job Market
BY Catherine Clifford
A trio of labor-market reports out this week show that small-business owners added jobs last month.
How to Build Your Franchise on a Solid Staffing Foundation
BY Erwin J. Keup and Peter Keup
The people running your new operation are crucial to its success, and training is key.
Why Stretching the Budget Is Worth It
BY Erika Napoletano
Going with the lowest cost option isn't always the best choice. Here's how to make value-based decisions.
Reinventing Yourself and Other Tips This Week
BY Brian Patrick Eha
How to innovate around obstacles, protect yourself from a cyber attack, reward your employees in meaningful ways and more: our best tips of the week.
Play Video Time Management Tips: What to Do If You Are Always Late (Video)
BY Ross McCammon
The Esquire guy has some thoughts on tardiness.
How to Hire an IT Professional
BY Mikal E. Belicove
What questions to ask to make sure your full-time IT hire knows his or her stuff.
4 Tips for Overcoming the Top Challenge Young Entrepreneurs Face
BY Sheena Lindahl
If you thought finding funding was hard, here's one pain point that's making young entrepreneurs at large cringe.
How to Start Off New Employees on the Right Foot
BY Chris McIntyre
Don't just hire a great job candidate and ignore them. Instead, find out why getting them to offer three very specific updates after their first 30 days can help them thrive.
Whatever You Do, Don't Not Delegate: Tips for Cultivating Great Employees
BY Matthew Toren
Delegating is the second-hardest thing for an entrepreneur to do. The hardest is not delegating.
Online Training Platform Gives Job Seekers a Boost
BY John Patrick Pullen
LearnUp.me turns job seekers into qualified candidates by helping them bone up on in-demand skills.
How to Afford Your First Hire
BY Angela Jia Kim
Let's see: You're growing, but you don't have the money to hire -- sound familiar? Angela Jia Kim provides tips on how to afford your first new employee's salary.




