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"The importance of being HR": An employment attorney's perspective
Jul 20, 2019 1:00 AM - While many corporate leaders are enlightened and recognize HR's value, the "profit contribution" perspective still plagues many HR professionals. -
Outsourced Accounting; What's it all about?
Jul 17, 2019 1:00 AM - Outsourced accounting is a service that provides a full, accounting department experience for businesses and nonprofit organizations without the appropriate resources for an accounting department or who are frustrated with the cost and effort put forth to staff their existing accounting department. -
Striving for an improved workplace culture
Jul 16, 2019 1:00 AM - In today's competitive environment, organizations use a wide variety of methods to not only assess their cultures, but to also make meaningful improvements. While there is an ever-expanding list of sources to turn to for diagnosing a toxic work culture, there is no one source for the miracle cure. -
Balancing the financial needs of the family business
Jul 12, 2019 4:34 PM - During the life cycle of a family-owned business, there are many reasons to seek financing. From start up to retirement, each loan has a means to an end -- to provide income to the members of the family while maintaining the success of the business. -
Embracing the total rewards concept
Jun 19, 2019 1:00 AM - Two recent MRA Hot Topic Surveys indicated that while competitive pay and employer-sponsored health insurance remain two of the most valued employee benefits, -
Handling employee complaints about coworker harassment: Just how effective is your prompt and effective corrective action?
Jun 19, 2019 2:16 PM - As an employer, when it comes to compliance with employment laws and regulations, you strive to do everything right. But as a recent case makes clear, an employer who does everything can still be found liable for allowing a hostile work environment to persist. -
The 2020 election and U.S. immigration
May 16, 2019 9:13 AM - There's little doubt that U.S. immigration policy will be a central theme of the 2020 Presidential election. While illegal immigration continues to grab headlines, it's the too often overlooked legal immigration system that also provides virtually unlimited opportunities for improvement. -
Why I should consider a search fund when selling my business
May 16, 2019 1:00 AM - Small businesses are experiencing a period of unprecedented transition. Baby boomers make up more than 50% of today's business owners. Many are approaching retirement without a firm succession plan in place. -
State and local tax: Why are resale certificates are important for your businessMay 16, 2019 1:00 AM - Resale certificates are a very important part of the state and local sales tax process. Not having the correct certificates on file can land your business in hot water.
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Harper College helps small businesses start and growMay 15, 2019 1:00 AM - The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Harper College provides no-cost consulting and training for entrepreneurs and small businesses to help owners achieve marketing, financial and operational success.
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