by Kaitria LaFleure | Jun 24, 2022 | Business
Is your business hiring? Many companies are — in fact, an employment report released by the U.S. Department of Labor earlier this month revealed that nonfarm payrolls increased by 390,000 in May, and the unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%. As the job market...
by Kaitria LaFleure | Jun 9, 2022 | Business
You can’t stop it; you can only hope to use it to your best business advantage. That’s right, summer is on the way and, with it, a variety of seasonal marketing opportunities for small to midsize companies. Here are three ideas to consider. 1. Support summer camps and...
by Kaitria LaFleure | May 12, 2022 | Business
Keeping up with employment regulations and health care benefits can be a struggle for many small to midsize businesses. One potential solution is engaging a professional employer organization (PEO). PEOs employ experts who understand the minutiae of many HR functions....
by Kaitria LaFleure | Jan 19, 2022 | Business
Companies that sell products or services primarily to other businesses face a tough challenge when it comes to marketing. Your customers are likely well-versed and experienced in what they do, so you must not only persuade them to buy from you, but also communicate...
by Kaitria LaFleure | Dec 15, 2021 | Business
Starting to take effect on January 1, 2022 the minimum wage in Michigan: Will increase from $9.65 to the new rate of $9.87. This is a a $0.22 increase from the current rate, and the first increase in Michigan since 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic. The 85% rate for...