Look, I get it. You started your business thinking, "This is gonna be great! I'll be my own boss, set my own hours, make all the money, and never answer to anyone again!" Fast forward a few months (or years), and now you’re drowning in work, answering emails at 2 AM, running on caffeine and … Continue reading When It’s Time to Hire Your First Employee (Before You Burn Out or Go Broke)?
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Small Business HR Compliance 101: What Every Solopreneur Needs to Know
Let’s get something straight:If you're hiring—or even thinking about hiring—compliance isn’t optional. It’s not “only for big corporations.”It’s not “something I’ll figure out later.”It’s the difference between building a scalable business…and getting buried in legal headaches, fines, or a bad reputation. Yes, even as a solopreneur. So before you post that job ad, send that … Continue reading Small Business HR Compliance 101: What Every Solopreneur Needs to Know
Need Reliable HR Help for Employee Relations?
Let’s be honest—navigating employee relations as a small business owner can feel like walking a tightrope. One wrong move and you’re staring down a mountain of complaints, low morale, and potential legal trouble. Whether you’re dealing with a growing team or already managing employees, you need to get employee relations right—the first time. So, how … Continue reading Need Reliable HR Help for Employee Relations?
The Hidden Costs of NOT Having SOPs in Your Small Business
Running a small business is no small feat. You wear multiple hats—CEO, marketer, customer service rep, and sometimes even janitor. But in the midst of juggling everything, there’s one critical component that often gets overlooked: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). If you’ve been running your business without documented SOPs, you may not realize how much it’s … Continue reading The Hidden Costs of NOT Having SOPs in Your Small Business
How HR Consultants Help Solopreneurs Hire Their First Employee Legally
So, you’ve done it—you’ve hustled, grown your business from scratch, and now, as a solopreneur, you’re ready to hire your first employee. First of all, congrats! That’s a huge milestone. But let’s be honest: hiring your first employee is equal parts exciting and nerve-wracking. Suddenly, you’re not just the CEO—you’re also the HR department. And … Continue reading How HR Consultants Help Solopreneurs Hire Their First Employee Legally
Navigating the Return-to-Office Mandate with MentorShelly Career Services
https://www.youtube.com/live/82iIMZj6k7w?si=lipX6gOxb-btMx6l As the dust settles on the global pandemic, a new storm brews in the corporate world: the return-to-office mandate. This policy has become a polarizing topic, highlighting a significant divide between employer expectations and employee desires for flexibility and autonomy. While some view the return to a physical office as a step towards normalcy … Continue reading Navigating the Return-to-Office Mandate with MentorShelly Career Services
What I Learned from Being Overemployed…
https://youtu.be/LhWDYWPIMI8 When I was employed by two different organizations, both of whom allow me to work from the comfort of my own home. And while there are certainly some perks to this type of arrangement (no commute! pajamas all day!), there are also some things that I’ve had to learn the hard way. Here are … Continue reading What I Learned from Being Overemployed…
Why You NEED LinkedIn…Period!
https://youtu.be/20r8rua0tJA Linkedin Profile are absolutely essential for every professional, if you want to be found by companies in the current job market. If you are not familiar with LinkedIn, it a social media and job search board used by professionals and business owners to connect, network, look for career opportunities and company recruiters' home away … Continue reading Why You NEED LinkedIn…Period!
The Love-Hate Relationship with Job Interviews
https://youtu.be/QhVlIiUjcdk We've all had that nervous feeling right before your next job interview. It's nerve racking to say the least. If you're new to the job search and career space, I completely understand your anxiety around interviews. Half the battle is the level of preparation that takes place before the interview takes place. The other … Continue reading The Love-Hate Relationship with Job Interviews
Career Revamp Series – 1. Know Where You Are Now
https://youtu.be/wg-NmisLHZM I understand that some of you are dealing with some difficult circumstances with your finances right now. I want you to know something...you are in control of your own career and your income. If so, it may be time to revamp your career. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to … Continue reading Career Revamp Series – 1. Know Where You Are Now