Business Tidbits

by Kim Shiver, M.Ed, Speaker, Communications Strategist   As we sheltered-in-place over the past months, many people found time to consume new content. Aside from binging Netflix and checking the media for COVID-19 updates, there was and continues to be an increase in online content consumption including online courses. In last month’s article, I shared why now is a good time to focus on content creation to help your business. One type of content that

by Kim Shiver, M.Ed, Speaker, Communications Strategist   If you’re like most of the US, the current situation of Coronavirus, shelter in place and changes in business have likely affected your life. Whether looking to pivot or re-build your business after we re-open, this is a perfect time to spend creating content. Providing quality content is a great way to showcase your expertise in what you do. From massage therapy to website development, there are

by, Alan Bernstein, President HR Office Savers (321)831-5995 Alan@HROfficeSavers.com   In the event of an emergency such as a weather disaster or pandemic, you may allow or require employees to temporarily work from home to ensure business continuity. Here are some best practices for allowing employees to telework and still deliver results, regardless of whether you are dealing with a virus, a hurricane or just a regular workday: Temporary Telework Policy If you do not normally allow telework, create a temporary telework policy for all

by Kim Shiver, M.Ed, Speaker, Communications Strategist   If you look online for remote work opportunities, you may see ads promising you big money working from home with little or no work. As you probably realize, big money with no work is usually nonsense. In reality, there are many opportunities for building remote businesses full-time, part-time or even as side hustles that can make you anywhere from $30,000 to $40,000 per year or more depending

by Alan Bernstein, SHRM-SCP – HR Office Savers As I write this month’s article, we are in the midst of many unknowns regarding COVID-19. Specific to the area of employment and sick leave, I’ve received many questions on the best way to approach employee time off requests given the COVID-19 concerns. This immediate emergency will pass, but requests for time off will not. Here are some good general guidelines you can put in place to manage your