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
TRADE SECRETS 
Michael Alter
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
