What Works in Small Business Job Interviews: 8 Tips to Win a Small Business Job
Have you ever noticed that different industries seem to have their own language? The military, health care, technology, etc., all have unique phrases, terminology, and especially acronyms. It can sometimes be hard for people outside of those circles to understand the dialogue. My name is Cory Sanford, and I am the Head of People at […]
5 Cost-Effective Ways to Attract Great Employee Talent
Recruiting and retaining employees is one of the biggest challenges for small business owners. Learn five cost-effective ways you can hire, recruit, and attract great employee talent with our tips from Guidant’s Head of People, Cory Sanford.
Hiring Employees Part Three: Best Retention Practices
Prior to COVID-19, we began a three-part series on hiring employees for small businesses. Part one examined types of workers to hire and necessary documents to file before hiring workers. In part two, we detailed how to create a job description, conduct interviews, and make a job offer. Now, with the third and final part […]
Hiring Employees Part Two: Hiring Etiquette
In part one of our latest series about hiring employees, we took a closer look at the pre-hiring process. Businesses must be able to identify the type of worker they plan to hire, which may be either an employee or independent contractor. They must stay compliant with state laws by registering for an employer identification […]
Hiring Employees Part One: Employer Checklist
Hiring is an exciting milestone for a business. The company is growing and sales are increasing. Now, small business owners have the chance to hire talented individuals that can help the business reach its full potential. Before you start suddenly hiring tons of workers, it’s a good idea for employers to go into the process […]
When Coworking Doesn’t Work for Your Small Business
If coworking works for you, keep with it. But what happens when it’s not? When you start a business of your own, even before you look to acquire clients, your first focus will be on how to launch and run it while also keeping costs down. You take on as much of the work personally […]
5 Ways Small Businesses Can Retain Talent Year-Round
This year, Inc. Magazine reported unemployment is at a record low. However, for many small business owners the race is on to retain talented employees. So, what makes hanging on to talent such a struggle for small businesses? The challenges extend well beyond the larger paychecks and increased incentives that major corporations have the bandwidth […]
Couples Working Together: 7 Tips to Work with Your Spouse
They say if you want your marriage to last, don’t work with your spouse. But more and more couples are proving this saying wrong by running a business with their spouse and succeeding – both in business and at marriage. Read on for advice to achieve harmony when running a business with your spouse. Over […]
The Benefits of Outsourcing for Small Businesses
Whether you’re just starting out or growing your team, it always feels like there’s more work to be done than people to do it. When neither hiring more people nor putting important projects on the back burner are options, it’s time to consider outsourcing. Learn about the benefits of outsourcing for small businesses and how […]