HR & Benefits
Travel Time Pay for Hourly Employees: A Guide for Small Business Owners
By: Carissa Tham
When the clock starts on travel time, and when commute hours don't count.
Carissa is the SEO + GEO Managing Editor at Homebase, with 13 years of experience in content marketing and SEO strategy. She’s created foundational guides on starting a business, navigating payroll, and managing teams, and helped solo lawyers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs grow their web presence and organic traffic.
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Hiring & Onboarding
Job Rotation: The Complete Guide for Small Business Success
By: Carissa Tham
Job rotation keeps teams fresh and cuts turnover. Free templates inside.
HR & Benefits
Winter Is Coming: What’s Your Inclement Weather Policy?
By: Carissa Tham
Snow days still trigger pay rules for exempt staff. Draft a policy first.
Starting a Small Business
How to Start a Grocery Store Business
By: Carissa Tham
Grocery startup costs run $70K-$3M depending on size. Plan to grand opening.
Hiring & Onboarding
Hair Stylist Job Description: Duties, Skills & Template
By: Carissa Tham
Hair stylist job description: duties, skills, pay range, and a free template.
Small Business Software
Free timesheet software: 8 Solutions that Won't Cost You a Dime
By: Carissa Tham
8 free timesheet tools with mobile clock-ins and payroll exports. Compared.