Small Business Blog

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

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...

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

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)...

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

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...

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

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

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