Hiring
A business is only as strong as its team. Dive into the hiring process with our recruitment guides, onboarding how-tos and employee retention strategies. These expert-backed resources will help you staff your business for the short and long term.
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Should You Hire Experienced Workers or Recent College Graduates?
By Miranda Fraraccio | March 05, 2026
Should you hire a recent graduate or an experienced professional? Learn the pros and cons of each to determine which type of employee best fits your business needs.
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What Is Recruitment?
By Skye Schooley | February 19, 2026
Effective recruiting strategies can improve your workforce and save you money. Learn what the recruitment process is and how to conduct it.
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How to Hire Immigrant Workers for Your Small Business
By Skye Schooley | February 10, 2026
Small businesses have a lot to think about when dealing with immigration and foreign employees. Learn about visas, work authorization I-9 forms and more.
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Small Business Guide to Hiring a Social Media Manager
By Kiely Kuligowski | February 10, 2026
Are you considering hiring a social media manager for your business? Find out what to look for, where to find one and how much you should pay.
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Why It’s Important New Hires Fit a Company’s Culture
By Andrew Martins | February 03, 2026
Business owners who want a cohesive workplace must ensure new hires fitthe company culture. Learn why a cultural fit is vital and how to qualify people.
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16 Questions to Ask Your Web Developer
By Mark Fairlie | February 02, 2026
When choosing a web developer, asking the right questions can help you find someone who understands your vision and can give you the website you want.
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How to Negotiate When Hiring Freelancers
By Bennett Conlin | January 30, 2026
If you need additional help but can’t afford to hire a full-time employee, working with a freelancer is a good option. Here’s how to negotiate fairly.
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The Best HR Outsourcing Services of 2026
By Skye Schooley | January 30, 2026
TriNet, Insperity and Paychex offer comprehensive HR outsourcing with payroll, benefits administration and compliance support.
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Resume Screening 101: How to Find the Right Candidate in a Stack of Applications
By Adam Uzialko | January 30, 2026
To make sure you’re only bringing in the best candidates for job interviews, screen resumes to filter out red flags and identify the most promising applicants.
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Up in Smoke: Should Businesses Still Drug Test for Marijuana?
By Skye Schooley | January 30, 2026
Amid increased legalization, the debate on whether to still drug test employees for weed use is complicated. See the pros and cons here.
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Why In-House and Freelance Web Developers Are Both Ideal for Small Businesses
By Mark Fairlie | January 30, 2026
See the pros and cons of hiring freelance web developers versus having them on staff and find out how to decide which is best for your business.
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Don’t Go It Alone: The Case for Hiring a Marketing Expert
By Jennifer Dublino | January 30, 2026
While entrepreneurs can do it all, they should leave digital marketing to the experts. Learn how a digital marketing expert can improve your bottom line.
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Shallow Pockets: Tips for Hiring Employees on a Limited Budget
By Skye Schooley | January 28, 2026
Small businesses can hire quality employees on tight budgets by using free job boards, promoting internally, hiring versatile workers, and leveraging referrals.
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How to Find Employees: Guide to Job Posting Sites and Hiring Platforms
By Adam Uzialko | January 27, 2026
The best ways to find employees include job boards like ZipRecruiter and LinkedIn, employee referrals and resume databases, and building a talent pipeline.
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Company Culture Metrics: What You Need to Be Tracking and Why
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 26, 2026
Here are some important measures of performance in the office and components of company culture that you need to be tracking.
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Owning Your Onboarding Process Is the Key to Success With New Hires
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 26, 2026
Make sure your new hires are onboarded successfully so they are set up for success in their new roles.
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Everything You Need to Know About Hiring Foreign Nationals
By Skye Schooley | January 23, 2026
Learn what a foreign national is, how to hire foreign workers and why you should consider hiring them.
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Hiring Freelancers for Your Startup? Consider These Pros and Cons
By Skye Schooley | January 21, 2026
If you're considering hiring freelancers to help you grow your startup, here are a few pros and cons to remember.
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Finding Talented Freelancers: 11 Websites Worth Searching
By Jennifer Dublino | January 20, 2026
Freelance workers help your company expand your team while keeping overhead to a minimum. Learn about 12 websites where you can find talented freelancers.
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Hiring Process Timeline Best Practices
By Alison Grillo | January 16, 2026
How long should your hiring process take? Find out how long each step of your recruiting process should be and learn tips for speeding it up.
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The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Bookkeeper
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2026
Hiring a financial professional like a bookkeeper can help you save money and time. But it's crucial to understand the downsides as well as the upsides.
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What Is Employment Verification?
By Patrick Proctor | January 16, 2026
Employment verifications play an important role in the hiring process. Here is how to conduct one.
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What Is a Department of Transportation Background Check?
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 16, 2026
DOT background checks are mandatory for commercial drivers and include driving record reviews, drug/alcohol testing, employment verification and physical exams.
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What to Include in an Employment Contract
By Skye Schooley | January 15, 2026
Learn what an employment contract includes and the advantages and limitations of using one.
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What Is a Criminal Background Check?
By Patrick Proctor | January 15, 2026
This guide introduces the concept of criminal background checks and why employers might use one when recruiting and hiring new employees.
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How to Conduct a Phone Screen Interview & Best Questions to Ask
By Skye Schooley | January 13, 2026
Learn how to conduct a phone screen interview and what phone interview questions to ask a candidate.
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8 Hiring Challenges Facing Small Business Owners
By Skye Schooley | January 13, 2026
Discover how your small business can overcome the many challenges associated with hiring.
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7 Signs It’s Time to Hire Your First HR Person
By Skye Schooley | January 12, 2026
By hiring someone to handle HR in-house, small business owners can save time and increase confidence that their HR is being handled responsibly.
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7 Hiring Mistakes Small Businesses Make (And How to Avoid Them)
By Adam Uzialko | January 09, 2026
These common small business hiring mistakes can increase costs and negatively impact results. This guide explains how to avoid common SMB hiring pitfalls.
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Small Business Hiring Tips: Best Ways to Recruit Employees
By Evyatar Sagie | January 07, 2026
Finding the right employees is key to your business's success. Follow these tips to find workers who are a good fit for the organization and role.