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Business · 4 min read ·
How to Discipline Employees for Poor Attendance: A Fair and Legal Approach
Employee attendance issues are a common headache for business owners. Even with a clearly written attendance policy in place, you may still find yourself dealing with repeated lateness, unexplained absences, or frustr…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Avoiding Burnout: Practical Steps to Protect Your Mental Health
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Burnout, stress, and anxiety aren’t signs of weakness; they’re signals that something needs attention. In today’s fast-paced professional world, many high performers silently struggle…
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Business · 4 min read ·
Thriving Through Complexity: Why It’s Time to Rethink HR and AI in Your Business
Owning a business today isn’t what it used to be. According to isolved’s Second-Annual Business Owners Report, 76% of business owners say running a business has become more complicated in the past year, compared to ju…
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Business · 3 min read ·
The Leadership Mistake Too Many Business Owners Make
As a business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the numbers, the deadlines, and the constant push for performance. You want results. You want predictability. You want progress you can measure. But when you focus on…
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Business · 1 min read ·
How to Use E-Verify Correctly to Stay Compliant and Protect Your Business
Estimated reading time: 1 minute https://youtu.be/8uvSPT6OkL8 Even if you’ve completed an I-9, you might not be done verifying your employee’s eligibility to work. A simple mistake in E-Verify could cost you big. Lear…
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Video · 3 min read ·
Five Major Effects of the New Tax Law on Higher Education
Higher education is changing: dramatically. The One Big Beautiful Bill isn’t just another policy tweak; it’s a sweeping overhaul that redefines how students and families pay for college, how universities fund their pr…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Managing Gen Z: Why Communication and Support Matter More Than Labels
If you manage employees, you’ve probably noticed how different the workplace feels today. A recent survey by ResumeTemplates.com of 1,000 U.S. managers who supervise Gen Z employees highlights the growing tension betw…
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Video · 2 min read ·
How to Build Wealth at Any Income Level
Building wealth isn’t about luck or overnight success; it’s about intentional, consistent choices made over time. In a world full of financial shortcuts and flashy trends, real financial security comes from laying a s…
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Business · 4 min read ·
Becoming the Leader Your Team Deserves
As a small business owner, your team is one of your greatest assets, and the way you lead them can shape the outcomes of your entire operation. In the article “High Road Leadership: Become the Leader Your Team Deserve…
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Business · 4 min read ·
What Is a DBA and Do You Need One?
If you have ever heard the term Doing Business As but were unsure how it applies to your situation, understanding DBAs is essential for operating your company legally and professionally. This guide explains what a DBA…
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Community · 3 min read ·
Minimum Wage Changes Coming January 1, 2026: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes As we head into a new year, many states across the country are preparing for minimum wage increases that take effect on January 1, 2026. If you employ staff, this is the time to revie…
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Video · 3 min read ·
Leading with Boundaries: Protect Your Energy and Your Business
Today, I want to talk about something that every leader faces, but few feel comfortable admitting they need to do: setting boundaries. Leadership often comes with the pressure to be available around the clock, to say…
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