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11 traits of an effective manager—and how to become one

As an effective managers, learn how to keep your team and customers happy. Read on for tips, advice, and the best management tools.

Travel Time Pay for Hourly Employees: A Guide for Small Business Owners

When do you pay hourly employees for travel time? Get clear answers on FLSA rules, overtime calculations, and avoiding costly wage violations.

How Much Does It Cost to Start a Bar?

Opening a bar costs $174K-$850K on average. Get the complete breakdown of startup costs, equipment prices, monthly expenses, and ways to cut costs.

10 Tips for Successfully Onboarding New Employees

Get new hires up to speed quickly with these 10 employee onboarding tips.

How to start an escape room business: a step-by-step guide

Learn everything you need to know about starting an escape room business in this comprehensive guide filled with actionable steps and resources.

PTO for Hourly Employees: Calculation, Laws, and How It Works

Learn how PTO works for hourly employees, how to calculate accrual rates, what laws apply, and how to create a fair policy that helps your small business retain great workers.

Per Diem California Rates: 2025 Small Business Guide

Learn about per diem California rates, types, and IRS rules to simplify expense management and ensure fair employee compensation.