For any successful business, there will come a time when you think that you could do with an extra pair of hands.  It may be simply to help you keep the administration side of things in order or it could be to work directly alongside you, allowing you to effectively take on twice as many customers as before. If you’re currently in this position and are considering taking on a member or staff, [...]

Summary: Maybe your business has grown, or maybe you just realize you could use some specialized help (such as in keeping the books). No matter the reason, you’ve decided that it’s time to hire some help. Should you hire an employee or an independent contractor? Let’s look at some pros and cons of each. When deciding whether to hire an employee or an independent contractor (such [...]

If you run a small or online business in the US, chances are that you’ll need to, or want to, get a federal employer identification number (EIN), whether or not you actually have employees. The primary reason for getting a federal EIN even if it’s not required for your small business, is that the EIN serves as a tax identification number (just like your social security number does). By [...]