According to the American Staffing Association, there are approximately 3 million temporary and contract employees working for U.S. staffing companies during an average work week. That means there's a wide range of skilled people usually available for work whenever most businesses need them. Even so, should your company hire temporary workers? Consider the following:
Although you may not want to hear it, all businesses can be hit with payroll fraud. Find out how it happens and what you can do about it.
Don't forget that Jan. 31 is an important due date if you own a business, or have a side business in addition to your regular job.
As any entrepreneur will tell you, financing a business is no small undertaking. Pulling funds from personal bank accounts, liquidating assets, talking to friends and relatives about your venture — these are all actions you might take to get your business up and running. Banks and other financial institutions could also play a role.
Is your business website customer-friendly?
You've launched a business website, but customers aren't flocking to purchase your online offerings. Why not? For some companies, tweaking an already inviting webpage may be sufficient. Other business websites may require a complete overhaul. If traffic to your homepage isn't trending upward, consider the following tried-and-true guidelines:
The internet is where people go to discuss their favorite sports teams, politicians, recipes — you name it. This is especially true for customers. You can find out how much people love or hate your business by what you see via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and other social media platforms.
