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What one entrepreneur learned from an outsourcing headache
5/21/2013
- ReadWrite
While building his business, entrepreneur John Fearon initially outsourced development to India and later had a developer team based in Argentina. He discovered that having multiple teams in different… Read More
How to stay productive when employees take vacations
5/21/2013
- Intuit Small Business Blog
As the summer vacation season approaches, develop a formal policy that explains how employees should request time off, Jaimy Ford writes. It's also a good idea to train your employees so they can perf… Read More
Information and advice for women business owners
NAWBO® SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: National Association of Women Business Owners
Analysis: Many small firms are exempt from health insurance mandate
5/22/2013
- CNNMoney
Opponents of the health care law say its requirement that employers provide employee health insurance or pay a fine will have a devastating impact on small businesses, but research paints a different … Read More
How Fla. companies promote teamwork
5/22/2013
- Miami Herald (free registration), The
Collaboration is key in the business world, which is why some Florida companies are using unique team-building exercises like sending employees to cooking school or hiring a drummer to give rhythm les… Read More
The latest franchising news and trends
IFA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: International Franchise Association
Senate committee OKs bipartisan immigration reform
5/22/2013
- Wall Street Journal, The
The Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bipartisan immigration reform bill Tuesday, sending the bill to the full Senate for a vote in early June. If passed, the bill would provide resources and goals … Read More
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05/22/2013
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