Category Archives: Employees

What is a Workflow?

A workflow can be simply defined as a series of connected steps to complete a task or process.  In business terms, it can also be described as a sequence of administrative, industrial or other processes through which some form of … Continue reading

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When To Hire a Coach

If your small business partnership is stuck in a rut and not making the progress you feel it should, it may be time to hire a business coach.  A coach can bring a fresh perspective to your operations management, helping … Continue reading

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Business Fraud Prevention: The Profile of an Embezzler

In business management consulting work, consultants have been faced with some situations that no one wishes to find. One is the profile of a small business embezzler. Truth is, nobody wants to talk about business fraud or embezzling. It generally … Continue reading

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How Do We Maintain Our Culture While Adding Staff?

For small, close-knit companies, growth can be a double-edged sword. As a small business, you have a unique culture that sets you apart from competitors, but also identifies you in the minds of your customers and even your employees. Growth … Continue reading

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Are We Staffed Properly? Whom Do We Hire?

Your company will only be as successful as the people you employ. Are you staffed properly? How do you know whom to hire? These are not questions you can leave to chance. If you’re struggling here, the best option is … Continue reading

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Are We Just Inefficient or Do We Need More People?

Time and cost overruns are never good things – they detract from profitability and stability within your company. However, determining the cause of those overruns can be hard to do. Many business owners automatically assume that slow response or job … Continue reading

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Do I Have to Give Someone a Break If They Work 4 Hours?

Staff management is a very important part of human resources compliance. One of the most important elements in managing your human resources properly is ensuring that you are adhering to state and federal rules governing breaks given to your employees … Continue reading

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How Do I Know if I’m Over Staffed?

This is a question many small business owners – and large ones, too – have asked themselves in these troubled economic times.  Since the economy is expanding in fits and spurts, it’s important to know the workflows in your business … Continue reading

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