Friday May 9, 2008

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Starting Up: Solo Health Care

Thinking of starting your own business? Better check your health-care options first.

Embrace Greener Commuting

Reduce your carbon footprint with employee carpool and biking incentives.

Top 10 Employee Recruitment Mistakes

You need to know what skills and characteristics you're seeking and have a plan by which you'll find the best candidates

Tips for Better Returns on Training

How small employers can make sure their training dollars are well spent.

How to Tap Government Grants For Staff Training

With some diligence, even someone with little knowledge of the labyrinth of government agencies can locate programs.

Secrets of Superstar Employers

These 6 companies offer plenty of reasons for employees to stick around.


March 6, 2008

Moving to a Small Company Can Lead to Big Rewards

There is a significant upside for professionals moving from a big pond to a smaller one.

February 28, 2008

Workers Get Incentives to Live Greener

Small firms are offering incentives to get employees to become more environmentally friendly.

January 30, 2008

Employers Explore Health-Care Options

Some employers are offering allowances or stipends to employees who buy their own health insurance. Critics say workers may wind up without insurance.

January 22, 2008

Time for a Checkup?

Small-business owners who concluded they couldn't afford to offer employee health insurance may want to take another look.

January 15, 2008

Starting Up: Low-Cost Health Care

Some states offer breaks to small companies that provide health care to rank-and-file workers.

January 8, 2008

Volunteering as a Benefit

Learn how some companies are offering employee volunteer programs that are motivating current employees and attracting new ones.

January 3, 2008

Quick Tips: Limiting Liability in Retirement Plans

A Supreme Court case could give employees new grounds to sue. Here's how to limit your liability.

December 19, 2007

Setting Up HRAs

Answers to your questions about health-reimbursement-arrangement plans.

December 13, 2007

Why They Choose to Stay

Sometimes exit interviews don't yield enough information to solve a retention problem. That's why Columbia MedCom Group asked employees why they stay.

December 10, 2007

HR in a Box

Managing human resources is a common struggle for smaller companies. Now a growing crop of software products aim to help.

December 10, 2007

OSHA Exceptions for Small Businesses

The government agency that oversees workplace safety has special rules when it comes to an employer's size.

December 4, 2007

Part-Time Employees and 401(k)s

Answers to a reader's question about part-time employees and 401(k)s.

October 5, 2007

Buying Real Estate Inside Your IRA

Find out if there are SEP individual-retirement-account custodians who allow the purchase of real estate.

October 1, 2007

Starting Up: A Benefits Package Can Reel In Talent

When you're looking to hire the best, offering benefits may give you an edge.

September 4, 2007

How to Protect Employees From Injury

Business owners need to protect employees from workplace hazards. Here's how.

September 14, 2007

Call a Doctor!

Can the ailing health insurance system be revived?

Small Business Retirement Plans

Here's a rundown of your retirement plan options. The best plan will vary depending upon your needs.

September 4, 2007

Health Insurance for Your Small Business

With premiums soaring, many owners say they can't afford it. But we've got four ways to make it work.

August 30, 2007

Keep Your Single Staff in Mind

Play fair with single employees if you want them to stick around.

August 11, 2005

The Perks of the Solo Defined-Benefit Plan

One-person businesses can create their own pension plans. Is this option right for you?

The Solo 401(k)

The "solo 401(k)" allows you to set aside more for retirement than ever before.

August 30, 2007

Developing an 'Employer Brand'

Here are four ways that employers on tight budgets can stand out in a crowded job market.

September 4, 2007

Small-Business Owners Try HSAs to Trim Health Costs

More small-business owners are saying it's the best way to offer health care to employees.

Tax-Free Retirement Accounts for the Self-Employed

Comparing SEPs, Keoghs, Roth IRAs and traditional IRAs.