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How to Pay Tips to Employees: A Guide for SMBs (2024)

Are you wondering how to pay tips to employees? Here's your ultimate guide tailored for small businesses in 2024!

Shift Swap Guide: How to Let Employees Trade Shifts Safely

Learn how to set up shift swapping that gives your team flexibility without overtime costs or scheduling chaos. Includes policy templates and examples.

10 Sling alternatives for 2026

A comparison of ten Sling alternatives for small businesses, plus why Homebase could be the best choice for scheduling, time tracking, and beyond.

Time clock rules for hourly employees

Learn the main time clock rules businesses need to follow for their hourly employees and some common violations to avoid.

Business plan, strategic plan, operational plan: why all 3 are important

Understand the roles of business, strategic, and operational plans in driving success. How they interconnect to propel business growth.

10 effective marketing ideas for veterinary practices

10 marketing ideas for veterinary practices: Attract new clients and set yourself apart from your competitors with our helpful list.

Tip pooling, splitting, and sharing: the complete guide for restaurant owners

Learn the difference between tip pooling, splitting, and sharing. Bonus: use our free tip pool calculator next pay period.