Shelbie Watts

Shelbie Watts is the Content Marketing Manager for Homebase. She works to provide relevant, informative and engaging material to both local business owners and their employees, and hopes to make work easier one blog at a time.

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How to Hire an Independent Contractor

You may want to learn how to hire an independent contractor to get some help with the many tasks you're facing. Here's how.

Can Small Business Owners File for Unemployment?

Can small business owners file for unemployment? It depends on how you're paid. Here's who qualifies, who doesn't, and what to do either way.

How To Create A Workplace Harassment Prevention Policy

Creating a workplace harassment policy is of paramount importance to any company or business. So, let's lay out the foundations of a good policy with examples.

How a ‘MasterChef’ restaurant runs smoother with Homebase

The Blind Goat is a "modern Vietnamese gastropub," but perhaps the real draw is that it's owned by MasterChef winner Christine Ha and her husband, John Suh.

New employee forms for your onboarding process

Ensure new employee success with this checklist filled with new hire forms, an employee handbook template, and everything you'll need to build your small business staff.

Customer Story: How an Atlanta Toy Shop Saves Time with Homebase

Rhen's Nest Toy Shop is a warm place for parents to bring their children and discover great, unique toys while enjoying a wonderful experience.

Minimum wage increase by state beginning January 1, 2023

Many states and cities are increasing minimum wage rates in the second half of 2023, and most of them take effect on July 1.