There's more to managing small business payroll than writing checks and handing them out to employees on time. You need to keep accurate records, calculate and pay payroll taxes, and communicate effectively with employees. Many small business owners are finding that they can simplify the process by using an outsourced payroll provider to manage the entire process cost-effectively and efficiently.

Now that tax filing season is upon us, you may be looking for additional deductions to lower your income tax liability from your small business operations. One of the best ways to shelter income is to contribute to a qualified retirement plan. These plans are easy to set up and don't have the operational complexities associated with 401(k) plans.

A tax credit of up to $1,000 per eligible employee is available for 2011 to employers who retain qualified new employees.

As a small business owner, you know it is your responsibility to obtain workers’ compensation (work comp) coverage which will respond in the event your employee becomes injured on the job. Even though work comp insurance is heavily regulated, rates vary by state and typically, also by insurance company. We are often asked why rates vary so much. It is important to understand that loss costs vary by state because states have different benefit levels when injuries occur as well as varying medical costs and payroll to employees for lost time.

You have hired people to help you run your small business, but how much do you pay them? Here are some tips on how to decide what to pay your employees.

Quality leadership is integral to managing and growing a successful small business. Small business owners have one of the most challenging roles of the business – balancing managing a team of people, along with ensuring the mission of the organization is carried out in each and every step of the way.

As a small business owner, retirement plans are just as important as they would be in a large business. How do you decide what retirement plan to set up for your employees and for yourself? This article goes in to the things you need to know about retirement plans for small business owners.

You have hired people to help you run your small business, but how much do you pay them? Here are some tips on how to decide what to pay your employees.

Whether your small business has outside employees or not, having health insurance is one of the most important things to have in your business. Check out this article for information on small business health care.

Starting a small business? Taking a few classes to brush up on current business practices and technology can help your business succeed and make your transition to entrepreneurship much easier.

Learn how mystery or secret shopping can be a valuable tool for improving your business experience.

Learn how to effectively address employee use of social networking and social media while at work.

Whether your small business has outside employees or not, having health insurance is one of the most important things to have in your business. Check out this article for information on small business health care.

Learn why having a Board of Directors for your business can have a great impact on business operations.

Running your small business from home has many benefits, including being able to spend more time with your children. However, balancing a business and family life under one roof can be difficult. Check out these tips to help balance both.

Whether you work from home or in an office, you may need to find a daycare provider for your children. Here are some helpful tips when searching for a daycare provider.

Do you work to live or live to work? Balancing work with the rest of your life can be difficult. Here are some tips to keep the rest of your life from moving to the back burner.

Want to start your own business but concerned it will consume all your free time? Check out these ideas to help you balance work and play while remaining a successful business owner.

Starting a small business? Taking a few classes to brush up on current business practices and technology can help your business succeed and make your transition to entrepreneurship much easier.

Learn how mystery or secret shopping can be a valuable tool for improving your business experience.

Expert customer service advice from Kevin Stirtz, The Amazing Service Guy.

Your business may have already been impacted by the spring and summer outbreaks of 2009 H1N1 influenza. The CDC anticipates more communities may be affected and/or more severely affected this fall and winter than were in the spring and summer of 2009. The

The United States’ unemployment insurance system was designed with two objectives in mind: to provide a weekly check to workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own and to promote economic stability by rewarding employers who minimize their wo

What is an elevator pitch? One of the most important things you can do as a businessperson is to learn how to effectively tell others about your business. You should be able to sum up the most unique and compelling aspects of your service or product in a way that catches a person's attention and piques their interest. An elevator pitch will help you articulate your message, close deals, find new prospects and help your audience understand what you are talking about and why they should care. And as the name says, you should be able to do this in the amount of time it takes to ride the elevator – about fifteen to thirty seconds!

The risk of identity theft is real and its scary. Here are easy, simple steps to take to ensure you protect valuable information about yourself from thieves and hackers.