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5 Reasons Why Life Insurance is Vital for Entrepreneurs

Dan Levenson — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:49:23 +0000

Your business means stability and financial security. However, many entrepreneurs fail to take out life insurance, putting their businesses and families at risk in the event something unforeseen happens. LIMRA’s Life Insurance Barometer study revealed that 41 percent of business owners do not have life insurance covers. The sudden death or disability of a key […]

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Business Insurance Basics: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know

Dan Levenson — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 15:11:32 +0000

Deciding to hire an employee (or multiple ones) is a big step for a business owner. Hiring one or two people can really help your business grow. You may be able to make it bigger than you ever imagined. However, hiring employees is more than just finding someone to work with you. You need to […]

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Creating a Company Culture that Attracts and Retains Great Employees

Alan Levenson — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 13:00:35 +0000

As you grow your small business, you don’t just want mediocre employees who will put in an average day’s work, right? Instead, you want exceptional staff. You want talent that is eager to come into work every day. You need employees who are invested in your organization, brand, and industry. By utilizing these key strategies […]

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7 Workforce Management Tips for Small Business Owners

Dan Levenson — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:00:31 +0000

Are you a new small business owner hiring employees for the first time? If so, you’re probably just starting to realize how hard it can be to oversee your workers. One of the most challenging aspects of running a small business is hiring great people and keeping them around to ensure your company remains successful. […]

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The Ins and Outs of Backfilling Positions for Your Small Business

Dan Levenson — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 11:00:26 +0000

While you may not always be able to forecast when you’ll have to suddenly fill a position, having a proper backfilling strategy in place can help minimize disruption to workflows and production processes within your organization. According to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, employee absenteeism due to illness costs employers up to $84 billion annually. These costs […]

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What Happens When Small Business Owners Micromanage

Dan Levenson — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 19:18:01 +0000

Many small business owners quickly fall into the trap of micromanaging. They’re often convinced that the only way to be sure that things are done exactly the way they want them done is by keeping directly on top of their employees at all times. Unfortunately, that strategy isn’t always as effective as micromanagers might hope—not […]

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Training New Employees for Long-Term Success

Dan Levenson — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 20:22:25 +0000

Bringing new employees into your small business is a big step, especially if you’ve been flying solo up until now. You want to be sure that they have everything they need to become a successful member of the team—not just in the short term, but for their entire tenure with your company. As you’re training […]

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Alan’s Insurance Talk: Corporate Culture (VIDEO)

Dan Levenson — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 17:58:03 +0000

What do companies like Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon have in common? Aside from being some of the largest organizations in the world, they’re all places that many people would love to work. Part of the reason why is the fact that they all have a great corporate culture. Does your company? Even if your business is small, […]

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Should Small Business Owners Drug Test Employees?

Dan Levenson — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 18:10:29 +0000

Many businesses require employee drug testing, and yours may be one of them. Not only is it a good indicator of the type of employee you are potentially hiring, but it is a good standard to have when there is an accident in the workplace. Here are a few things you should know about employee […]

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5 Tips for Mediating Employee Conflict

Dan Levenson — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 18:12:20 +0000

As a small business owner, we’re sure you’d love it if all your employees got along all the time. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way! When you find yourself dealing with employee conflict, sometimes mediation is in order. These strategies will help you constructively resolve conflict in your workplace. 1. Know When to Intervene […]

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