If you're a savvy marketer, you've got all kinds of clever free or low-cost ways to get the word out about your business. If public speaking isn't one of them, you're missing out on one of the best, easiest, and cheapest ways to promote your business. Continue

Are you thinking about starting a business? If so, Intuit wants to make your startup a little bit easier. They're offering one version of their QuickBooks software for free, plus a chance to win startup cash. Continue
The problem individual is not necessarily a poor performer. You may believe a worker is doing something against the rules or that puts him or other personnel in danger, but have not been able to witness the worker engaging in these actions. This note should say based on some recent incident and a careful review of the problem individual's application materials, you suspect the worker's application is fraudulent. Remember you have to let the bad individual be the first to mention resignation for it to stand up in court. Protect Your business from Dismissal Lawsuits: Use A Written Reprimand. Of course, you would expect higher levels of performance from a senior worker than an entry-level worker.

You may need to find out how to dismiss employees protected by Federal and State laws. o Violence by separated personnel doesn't happen often. Some laws cover unionized employees, as well as specific treatment of military reserve personnel and even immigrants. There should be specific standards written in the employee's contract stating reasons reformatory actions the firm should take before dismissing the employee. TEST 2 - Estimate for High Risk Separation. Question: What if you, or a subordinate, separate a bad individual without following proper methods? They fear the workforce will purposely slow down production or will find other employment before the termination takes place. Since every firm is different, you may want to alter the sample lay off notices to fit the company or industry. These insights can be valuable in helping you, the department and the company upgrade and become more profitable. Specify the employee appeal processes.