Management

Discrimination takes many forms and Department of Labor has been addressing it for decades. Hilary Atkins has information on their latest guidance.

Just because an applicant has tattoos, you shouldn’t write them off. One contractor shares why he’ll happily take any of these applicants you don’t hire.

Having diverse service offerings is a good bet for contracting companies. Several leading companies share their success with adding new service offerings.

In a world of sameness, companies that differentiate themselves are the ones who win big. So, you have to decide if you’re a duck or an eagle?

Outsourcing certain job functions can help make your company more efficient and profitable. IE3 looks at some ways you can use outsourcing.

Community service is good for your business in a variety of ways. Learn how you can boost your business by getting involved in your community.

Incidents will occur during the course of business, but is the employer or the employee responsible for these things? IE3 looks at who will be held accountable.

If you aren’t getting to the decision maker, then you’ll never get the sale. IE3 has some tips for getting to the boss to sell commercial services.

What’s your plan for your company when you decide to stop working? Maybe an ESOP would work. Learn what they are exactly and why they’re a good option.

If you haven’t started planning for 2015 you’re starting to fall behind. Get some insight from top contractors about how to plan and budget for next year.

Looks may not be everything, but when it comes to presenting a positive image of your company, good grooming is […]

Working with family can be a joy or a curse. IE3 chatted with some family contracting businesses to find out how they make it work on a daily basis.

Things changed after the recession…did you change with them? If not, Tom Grandy has some areas where you should be looking to be prepared for the future.

Recently the DOL announced it is planning on doing more onsite FMLA compliance investigations. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has details on what you should be doing.

When employees leave, by choice or not, you need to make sure that you are protecting your company’s confidential information by changing all passwords.

There is a lot of talk about a shortage of quality workers. Some contractors have found hiring veterans to be one of the best options to filling open spots.

The Affordable Care Act is confusing to many employers. And the IRS just issued a warning for employers who are reimbursing employees for premiums pre-tax.

Having a plan in place for ownership buyout is necessary to ensure your company continues to be successful in the event that one partner wants or needs to leave.

When customers cross the line from angry to abusive, you need to get the situation back under control quickly. IE3 has some tips for handling these customers.

Despite what you hear, making a profit is a good thing! Tom Grandy explains why profit is not a dirty word and why you need to be making one.