5 Employee Retention Strategies for 2021
Posted: July 13, 2021
2020 and 2021 have brought a new set of challenges to employers – and their workers. Unless your business delivered essential services, it is likely that most of your employees worked from home. While many businesses have "weathered the storm" and will return to doing business as usual, others are facing larger challenges. The power has shifted from employer to the workforce, with hundreds of...
How to Plan a Road Trip Vacation
Posted: July 9, 2021
Pack smart Use a checklist. We all hate the feeling of forgetting to pack something. To avoid leaving any essentials at home, create a list a few weeks before you leave — and add to it as you think of new items. Then, pull out the list as you start packing and check off items as you go. Make extra space. Avoid the temptation to...
An In-Depth Look Into Employer 401(k) Contribution
Posted: June 28, 2021
You are fortunate if you work for a company that offers a 401(k) plan as part of its benefits package. Most plans allow employees to start contributing tax-deferred dollars toward retirement with the first paycheck. Many employers provide matching contributions right away, although some require a year of service before employer matches begin. How do your employer’s 401(k) contributions measure up to other plans? The...
Have a Safe and Happy July Fourth Holiday
Posted: June 28, 2021
Gearing up for the Fourth of July holiday likely means family picnics, being outside and enjoying a fireworks display. But have you ever wondered how long can you let food sit out before it starts to go bad? Or when your next-door neighbor surprises the kiddos with sparklers and firecrackers, how do you make sure everyone stays safe? You’ve got questions – we’ve got you covered....
Beginner’s Guide to Buy/Sell Protection
Posted: June 13, 2021
It is important to plan for the future of a business, but life can be unpredictable. A buy/sell protection plan is designed to help keep your business secure if the unexpected should occur. What Is a Buy/Sell Agreement? A buy/sell agreement is a contract between business partners, stipulating how a partner’s interest in the business will be reassigned if that partner dies or leaves the...
