Ashley Barnett

Hiring your first employee means stepping into the world of payroll — which includes unemployment insurance. Generally speaking, you will have to contact your state unemployment insurance agency and set…

According to a recent study by Smart Insights, over 3.4 billion people are active social media users. To put that massive number in perspective, there are 7.6 billion people in…

Unfortunately, you don’t have the luxury of being able to contribute to an existing company 401k. You’ll need to be proactive to start your own retirement plan that you can…

If you’re not sure how to achieve a healthy work life balance, you’re not alone. As a business owner, it can be especially difficult to balance work life with home…

Did you know that as a business owner you can reap serious benefits by hiring your children to work for you? There are tax loopholes that can help your business–and…

Productivity in business is vital to business success and growth. In a nutshell, productivity simply boils down to being organized and motivated. However, those are two words that can be…

If you’re a small business owner, you may have lots of exciting ideas for the future. From new products, expanded services, to innovative marketing strategies, passionate business people have a…

Believe it or not, employee benefits at your workplace go a long way in ensuring employees stick around. In today’s working world, employee benefits matter. In fact, a survey by…

If you’re a business owner, pricing is likely one of the most important aspects of your business. However, it may not be for the reasons you might think. Clients do…

As your small business grows, time management will become more and more important. You only have so many hours in the day. If you can’t figure out ways to leverage…