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New Employee Verification Law

As the Utah State 2010 General Session comes to an end, I wanted to take this opportunity mention a bill that passed and will directly impact all businesses in the state with more than 15 employees.

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Emergency Preparedness for Your Business

This week another catastrophic event took place when Chile was rocked by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake. Of course the region is devastated but it’s in slightly better shape than Haiti was, having had earthquakes before. However, this latest disaster put me in mind of the importance of emergency preparedness for small businesses.

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Providing Benefits for Your Employees

When I work with start-up companies, one of the questions that I am always fielding is: as an employer, what type of benefits do I need to provide for my employees?

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To Sell or Not to Sell

There are many reasons why someone decides to sell his or her business. Many people do it because they’re ready to retire; others choose to do so because the company grows so quickly it’s no longer conducive to healthy family life. No matter the reason, it’s an agonizing decision.

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Lessons from SuperBowl Advertising for Small Businesses

While I’m sure most small businesses can’t afford to pay $2.6 million to advertise during the Super Bowl, you can learn some valuable lessons from companies who do.

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Business Owners Should Carefully Consider Pricing Changes

Is cutting prices the right solution during these economic times? Many business owners are being driven to make tough decisions when it comes to pricing their products and services, but cutting prices doesn’t translate to increased revenue or sales. There are other creative ways to make pricing changes that benefit your business.

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Healthier Employees Lower Insurance Costs, Provide Happier Workplace

The increasingly high cost of insuring employees and their families has pushed many employers to take different approaches and use incentives to encourage employees to live healthier lifestyles.

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Healthier Employees Lower Insurance Costs, Provide Happier Workplace

The increasingly high cost of insuring employees and their families has pushed many employers to take different approaches and use incentives to encourage employees to live healthier lifestyles.

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Telecommuting: Cleaner Air, More Productive Employees

Like me, I’m sure you’ve been appalled by the terrible air quality (listed as the worst in the nation) over the last few days. Unfortunately, the Salt Lake Valley is often prone to such inversions and mostly we have to wait for some precipitation to clear it out. But days like this can also have a positive affect: it might be just the encouragement you need to start thinking of ways your business can be more environmentally friendly.

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Setting goals to have a great 2010

A new year has just begun, and it’s the perfect time for new beginnings.

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