What Your Customer Really Wants (It's Not What You Think)
Before you blame your employees for a strategy gone awry or spend a lot of money on a new one, read this. Read more
Employee Benefits
Recent Employee Benefits Articles
Benefits for Same-Sex Couples? Not Complicated (to Implement)
As a small business owner, I worry about many things when it comes to human resources. Offering benefits to same-sex couples is not one of them. Read more
Make Money & Make the World Better (& What It Has to Do With Your Brain)
When you do something altruistic, your brain releases a squirt of the neurotransmitter Dopamine, and you feel good. Read more
When Do You Need an HR Specialist?
If HR-related issues are getting in the way of running your business, then it's probably time to bring in an expert. Read more
10 Surprising Things About the Health Care Law
A month after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the health care law, its ramifications are still a mystery to many Americans. Here's what your business should know. Read more
6 Tricks for Better Performance Reviews
No one likes those regular performance reviews. Try these simple strategies for getting the most out of the annual sit-down. Read more
Employees Doing Personal Chores at Work? Let Them!
Research shows business owners are increasingly relaxed about employees doing personal tasks during the workday. Here's why that's the right approach. Read more
3 Ways to Keep Your Office Competitive
Keep enthusiasm high among employees and get them personally invested in the company with these three tactics. Read more
Your Desk Is Making You Stupid
Sitting around all day isn't just making you unhealthy. It might also be making you dumber. Read more
What's the Best Part of Running a Start-up? 
Dan Ratner and Genevieve Thiers, founders of Sittercity, say passionate employees are just one part of the perks to running a start-up. Watch video
Shake Shack CEO: 'We Want to Be the Anti-Chain Chain'
Can the company achieve global burger domination without becoming a soulless corporation? CEO Randy Garutti explains how he plans to do it. Read more
When Smart People Get Stupid
Sometimes the performance of even your best people can start to lag. Here's how to get them back on track. Read more
Prepare for Obamacare: 4 Tips
The entire economy and a vast number of businesses are impacted by Obamacare. Here's my take on how those in the healthcare industry and beyond will be affec... Read more
Inspire Your Workforce: 3 Tips
You want to inspire your employees to greatness? Use these simple tips to increase performance and morale. Read more
11 Ways to Profit From Health Care Reform
You may or may not support President Obama or health care reform. Save it for November. Today, consider the business opportunities the legislation offers you. Read more
Storm Brewing? Owners Remain Cautious
Small business owners express concern about turmoil in Europe and slow growth in the U.S., according to the June SurePayroll small business survey. Read more
Health-Care Ruling: What You Really Think
Will it hinder growth, or incentivize expansion? Founders and CEOs chime in on the real effects the Supreme Court's historic ruling will have on their busine... Read more
The Health-Care Ruling & Your Business
The Supreme Court's Obamacare decision was one of the most anticipated in a decade. What effect will it have on your business? Read more
Obamacare & the Coming Entrepreneurship Boom
For ages, the most important asset an entrepreneur could have is a spouse with health insurance. That's about to change as more corporate employees feel free... Read more
Supreme Court Backs Obamacare
The Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act in a historic 5-4 decision; small business owners are split in their feelings about the ruling. Read more
Inside the Supreme Court Health-Care Decision
In a matter of days, the U.S. Supreme Court will likely issue a decision affecting nearly one-fifth of the nation's economy. Here's what you need to know. Read more
Supreme Court? Health Care Reform? Whatever
Is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act constitutional? Makes no difference to me, my small business, or most of the small business owners I know. Read more
Why I Support the Affordable Care Act
Mark Hodesh, owner of Downtown Home and Garden in Ann Arbor, Michigan, explains why the Affordable Care Act is good for small business. Read more
Why I Am Fighting the Health-Care Law
There are a lot of things wrong with Obamacare. It means more taxes, more regulation, and lots more red tape. Here's why I got involved. Read more
4 Lessons From a CEO Dad
Blinds.com founder (and dad of three) Jay Steinfeld gives fatherly advice for success in life and business. Read more
Employee Performance: Give Straight Talk
Employees need to know how they are doing--especially (but not only) if they're underperforming. Read more
How to Thank Your Employees in Only 8 Words
Genuine appreciation goes a long way. Here's a guide to get the most out of a brief note, no matter who you're thanking. Read more
3 Creative Ways to Boost Employee Morale
Nope, paychecks and praise aren't enough to keep employees satisfied. Here's how to help workers connect with purpose. Read more
10 Best & Worst Ways to Spend a Fortune
Attention, Facebook millionaires: Money can buy happiness--if you know the right way to spend. (Hint: Skip the yacht.) Read more
How to Lead Your Company Through Change
Different employees react differently to change. However each feels about a new situation, you can help all of them adjust. Read more
Help Your Employees Be Strategic Thinkers
Ongoing education is a core part of every great business. The investment is small, but the return can be a game changer. Read more
Tie Employee Compensation to Firm-Wide Returns: 6 Steps
Pay bonuses based on your company's overall financial success, and get your employees pulling in the same direction. Read more
What We Get Out of Our Start-up
James Miller and Samantha Ballenger talk about the upside to running a networking business. Watch video
Are Your Employees Waving Away Customers?
As a business owner, you go above and beyond to keep customers happy. But your employees might not feel the same. Read more
Sleep Deprived? Take a Nap at Work
Sleep deprivation is a huge productivity killer. One solution is to make naps normal at work. Read more