Small Business Blog

Apr 5, 20234 min read

Sue's Tips #2-Mastering the Art of Writing A Killer Job Description

Josh Baker & Sue Pitts – Iowa Western SBDC We talked to Robyn Porter, Director of Human Resources at Iowa Western Community College...

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Jan 10, 20193 min read

Hire Your First Employee

If your business is booming, but you are struggling to keep up, perhaps it’s time to hire some help. The eight steps below can help you...

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Dec 5, 20173 min read

Job Interviews: Some Guidelines

Job interviews can be tough as an employer. In most instances, you don’t know the candidate beforehand, and have to learn enough about...

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Nov 16, 20171 min read

Recruiting for Small Businesses

By Tyler Raymie Iowa SBDC One of the toughest jobs of a small business owner is to decide when to hire their first (and second, third)...

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Oct 3, 20172 min read

Employees or Independent Contractors?

It is critical that small business owners correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent...

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Mar 28, 20173 min read

Payroll System: 10 Steps to Setting Up

Whether you have one employee or 50, setting up a payroll system not only streamlines your ability to stay on top of your legal and...

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Feb 7, 20172 min read

Employee Benefits

Employee benefits play an important role in the lives of employees as well as their families. For that reason, the benefits you offer can...

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Jan 31, 20172 min read

Contractor or Employee ?

Should you hire a contractor or employee? Independent contractors and employees are not the same, and it’s important to understand the...

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Jan 17, 20172 min read

Effective Job Descriptions

Job descriptions are an essential part of hiring and managing your employees. These written summaries ensure your applicants and...

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