It’s May! Did you know it’s also Mental Health Awareness Month? It’s exciting to see more and more employers embracing their role in supporting the health and wellness of their employees. I think everyone can agree that work/life balance is no longer a trendy buzzword or a “nice to have.” We have reached a tipping point. Companies that invest in the overall well-being of their team members will thrive, while…
Knowing the best way to set up and manage your online store can be pretty difficult in 2021, especially with two ecommerce titans vying for the number one spot. We’re talking — of course! — about the age-old battle of WooCommerce vs. Shopify. One is a free, open-source plugin, while the other is a pay-monthly, ecommerce CMS — but pricing aside, which one is actually best for your ecommerce business?…
Contract administration or contract management refers to the processes and procedures businesses need to manage the negotiation, execution and ongoing management of their contracts with customers, vendors, contractors and consultants. An effective contract administration or contract management process is a “must have” for every business, regardless of size.  We’ve touched before on the desire for contracts to be balanced in their terms and reasonable and clear when describing the parties’…
When you’re ready to expand your business and grow your team, you generally have two options for increasing your workforce: hiring employees or engaging independent contractors.  Both options have pros and cons, and determining which is right for your business comes down to your individual needs and preferences. Keep in mind, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) draws strict distinctions between these two groups, and you could be heavily fined…
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away: VCRs, cassette tapes, printed newspapers, and just three or four TV channels. Oh, wait. That was 1980. And while those “simpler days” may seem worlds away, they were actually right here in our own galaxy. Lightspeed ahead to the 2020s, and things have gotten a little more complicated. Live streaming. Thousands of channels and apps. Smart home devices. iPhones and Android. Even…