TRADE SECRETS  

Michael Alter


Hiring, Optimism on the Rise

Despite the gloomy economy, small businesses in the United States have grown the ranks of their employees and contractors by 1.9 percent this year on aver...  Read story

Have We Turned a Corner?

I'm pleased to report that small-business optimism is on the rise. Based on a recent survey we conducted, 79 percent of business owners indicated they are...  Read story

Making the Most Out of a Bad Economy

With all this economic gloom and doom, business owners are no doubt finding it a challenge to stay positive. What some might not realize, though, is that ...  Read story

The Golden Rule of Employee Communication

In a time of economic difficulty, when people are getting laid off and national average salaries are on the decline, SurePayroll is bucking the trend. My ...  Read story

Small Business Compliance

Basically, small business compliance involves doing a lot of administrative stuff to please various government agencies. Sure, these rules and regulations...  Read story

Staying Afloat in a Down Economy

Here are 10 tips for keeping your business in business during the economic crisis: No.1 - Protect Your Revenues Without rev...  Read story

Health Care That Won't Break the Bank

Times have gotten tough for small-business owners. By containing your healthcare plan costs, you might help ease some of the economic pressures bearing do...  Read story

A Handbook on Handbooks

Do you really need an employee handbook for your small business? Or would an employee "handpage" be enough? Many small-business owners wonder if ...  Read story

Sensible Compensation

Compensation is a hot-button issue for employees, but it's an even bigger deal for small-business owners these days. With shrinking profits in this tight ...  Read story

The Benefit of Benefits

Every entrepreneur knows that benefits play a central role in employee compensation packages, and as a result, most business owners happily invest in good...  Read story

Earning Employee Love

What's your approach to attracting top talent and keeping your employees? Sure, you could just pay them a bundle and buy their loyalty. But, sometimes, it...  Read story

Paychecks Aren't Everything

Creating a great working experience can lower your payrolls and boost staff morale at the same time. Think your employees are askin...  Read story

Performance Based Pay

A well-structured incentive program can boost productivity and instill a sense of shared responsibility among employees. Fed up w...  Read story

Keeping Top Talent Happy

Employee retention doesn't happen by itself. It requires a proactive strategy from the business owner and management team. One of t...  Read story

Stress-Free Firing

Letting an employee go is never a pleasant experience, but with the right approach it can be done with a clear conscience. No one...  Read story