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The 4 Most Common HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Running a small business or nonprofit is no small feat. Between managing operations, finances, and employees, HR compliance often takes a back seat—until it becomes a costly problem. Many businesses unknowingly make compliance mistakes that can lead to fines, lawsuits, or operational disruptions. Read more...

Why Small Businesses Without Dedicated HR Need an HR Consultant 

When you're running a small business, every dollar counts—and every role wears many hats. It's understandable that hiring a full-time Human Resources (HR) professional may seem like a luxury. But what many small business owners don’t realize is that not having any HR support at all can cost you more in the long run. Read More...

5 Low-Cost Ways to Boost Employee Engagement (That Actually Work)

During a recent coaching session, a manager told me,
"I want to boost morale, but we just don’t have the budget for fancy incentives."

My response? You don’t need fancy. You need intentional.

Small, consistent actions make a bigger impact on employee engagement than most realize. If you’re running a small business or nonprofit, these five simple strategies can help you build a loyal, motivated team—without breaking the bank. Read More...

Everything You Need to Know About Form I-9 (But Were Afraid to Ask)

One of the most overlooked yet crucial compliance documents in the employee hiring process is the Form I-9. After talking with many small business owners and nonprofit leaders, we've found that most aren't even sure what it is, let alone when to collect it, how to store it, or when to discard it. So, let’s break it down together. Read More...

Employee or Contractor? How to Classify Workers Correctly 

One of the most common (and costly) mistakes I’ve seen nonprofits and small businesses make is misclassifying workers as independent contractors (1099) when they should be employees (W-2). Read More...

How to Stay Compliant with Wage & Hour Laws (Without a Full HR Team)

Because ignorance isn’t bliss when it comes to the DOL

One of the most common pain points I hear from small businesses and nonprofits is this: “We want to do the right thing—but we don’t have an HR department to figure it all out.”. Read More...

Are You Certain Your Overtime Calculations are Correct? 

Have you ever heard a business owner say, "I only pay overtime if someone works more than 80 hours in two weeks"? If you're nodding, you're not alone. It’s a common belief—but unfortunately, it’s wrong. Read More...