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Workers’ Compensation: Where it All Began

Dan Levenson — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 14:42:36 +0000

Imagine you are at your job. You’ve been going about your normal routine and everything is going just as it should. Then, out of nowhere, a faulty piece of furniture causes you an injury that is going to keep you out of work for an extended period of time. This injury was no fault of […]

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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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Small Business Collaboration: 7 Basic Guidelines for Better Teamwork

Dan Levenson — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:01:04 +0000

If you run a small business, it’s critical that the people you have on your team form positive connections and work together effectively so your business can grow. In fact, collaboration is probably one of the most powerful tools you can have to develop a successful small business. Think about how there’s power in numbers. […]

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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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5 Things You Can Do Today to Improve Employee Morale

Dan Levenson — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:25:33 +0000

If you think losing an employee doesn’t cost you anything, think again. According to a study from Forbes, the average cost of replacing an entry-level employee is about 50% of that employee’s annual salary. And the cost goes up the higher up the ladder an employee is—for mid-level employees, it’s 150% of their annual salary, and for […]

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4 Great Team-Building Activities for Small Businesses

Dan Levenson — Thu, 11 May 2017 17:58:07 +0000

One of the most important parts of running a successful small business is building a team that works well together and cares about the company reaching its goals. But business owners can’t simply throw a group of people together and expect them to function well as a team right out the gate. In order to […]

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What To Do If You Expect Or Experience Employee Theft

Dan Levenson — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 20:29:57 +0000

Most small businesses don’t know what to do if they experience employee theft. Most don’t even get law enforcement involved when they catch an employee stealing from them. In fact, FoxBusiness cited a 2014 study from the University of Cincinnati finding that of the 64% of small businesses that have experienced employee theft, only 16% reported the incident! […]

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The Cost And Benefits Of Employee Onboarding For Small Businesses

Dan Levenson — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 21:05:07 +0000

For small businesses, onboarding new employees is a central part of building a core staff that is productive and successful. In order to continue to grow your business, you must always be on the lookout for new talent. But it’s not as simple as hiring a few good people and hoping for the best. To […]

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