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How to Comply with State and Federal Regulations When Hiring
In addition to reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates, a small business owner must also comply with state and federal regulations when hiring. In order to protect you and your organization from paying penalties, back taxes, or defense costs from a lawsuit, follow thesepractical steps to keep you compliant with state and federal hiring regulations.
Driven to Distraction Infographic
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The bolt Driven to Distraction Infographic explains through images the dangers of distractions while you are driving. Every time you get behind the wheel, you are faced with many potential distractions from the radio, to your passengers, your cellphone, to your fast food. All of these distractions can add up to disaster in a split second. In 2009, from driver distractions nearly 5,500 people were killed, and another 448,000 were injured. Presented as an infographic (created for bolt by Infographic World) to help you more easily visualize and retain this important information on the dangers and risks of driving while distracted!
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What to Do if Your Company Laptop is Stolen
These days, just about everyone uses a notebook computer, laptop, or new-fangled ultrabook — if not an iPad or Android tablet — to get work done while on the road or away from the office. Sadly, the ubiquity of portable computing has made these convenient devices a prime target for theft. If you become target of a gadget thief, here’s what to do if your company laptop is stolen.
How to be Known for Outstanding Customer Service
According to a survey conducted by Echo Research, consumers who are impressed with a businesses’ customer service will spend about nine percent more with that business. High levels of customer service not only encourages customer loyalty and repeat purchases, but it can help increase referrals. At its backbone, outstanding customer service begins with a genuine desire to please your customers, but outstanding customer service requires extra attention.
Reducing Fire Risk in Your Small Business Workplace
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workplace related fire fatalities increased by more than double in 2010 to 109. This represents the highest number of reported fatalities due to fire since 2003. This alarming rate of increase sheds light on the importance of reducing fire risk in your small business. Workplace fire prevention tips not only help prevent injury and death, but helps to prevent monetary loss to your small business as well.
How Your Small Business Can Be More Green
In light of St. Patrick’s Day, we thought we would discuss the topic of how your small business can be more green. You know, ways to make your business practices more sustainable in an effort to save the environment, curb global warming, and make the planet a better place for all of us. Just take a look at this infographic to see just how big of a deal waste is — and more importantly, what can be done about it if we all do our part.
The Riskiest Things Landscapers Do Every Day Infographic
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The bolt Riskiest Things Landscapers Do Every Day Infographic explains through images the dangers of landscaping and lawn care that the landscaping industry faces every day taking care of your property to make it look amazing. Many of these risks are also present for those who do their own lawn care – which shows the importance of hiring qualified and insured landscaping and lawn care professionals to do these jobs for you. Presented as an infographic (created for bolt by Infographic World) to help you more easily visualize and retain this important information on the dangers and risks of landscaping and lawn care!
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Types of Small Business Structures
Of all the decisions you need to make when starting a small business, one of the most crucial is the type of legal structure you choose for your company. The type of business structure you select not only impacts your tax treatment, but also the legal liability you may face. Throw in your ability to raise money and the amount of paperwork you need to complete, and you can see selecting a business structure isn’t something to take indifferently.
5 Tips for Writing Your Small Business Plan
Most small business owners create a small business plan as a necessary evil in securing financing from venture capitalists, angel investors, or traditional lenders. However, your business plan can offer more benefits than simply acquiring capital for your business. It can also serve as a road map for your small business, forcing you to think more objectively about your business.
4 Reasons Small Businesses Should Manage Credit Effectively
Generally speaking, small business owners are first and foremost entrepreneurs. More often than not, they became business owners because of their passion, ambition, creativity, and ideas — at least more so than than accounting skills. However, most small business owners will agree that managing their credit, along with their cash flow, is one of their top concerns.
