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SMB Matters
Go Green on Earth Day 2023 with these Paperless Paycheck Solutions
We can’t support people if the planet we live on isn’t preserved. TriNet is pleased to recognize Earth Day on April 22- read more about how to observe this unique day focused on environmental awareness.
April 21, 2023 ・3 mins read
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SMB Matters
Small Business Succession Plan 101
Do you have a business succession plan in place? Here's why this is important, how to identify potential successors, and how to create your plan.
June 1, 2022 ・6 mins read
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SMB Matters
A Small Business Guide to FMLA
Learn more about the Family and Medical Leave Act, and how it impacts your employees and small business.
July 6, 2021 ・11 mins read
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SMB Matters
COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns: What SMBs Need to Know
The new year brings hope as the first inoculations of the COVID-19 vaccine were recently distributed among healthcare workers. Many business owners are already planning to evaluate their vaccine policy and the practical implications of the policy rollout. Whether they should require their employees to receive the vaccine or not, it is not too late to start thinking about potential compliance ramifications. Through this blog we plan to address some concerns that are top of mind with small and medium size business (SMB) owners.
January 14, 2021 ・13 mins read
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SMB Matters
Embracing Change and Building a Resilient Workforce
The pandemic has made business leaders rethink their operations, their business strategy and the skills needed to meet the changing demands of their customers. But where do you start?
August 27, 2020 ・9 mins read
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SMB Matters
Employee Assistance Programs: Taking Care of Your Employees During COVID-19 - The Struggle is Real, but EAPs can Help Heal
During these unprecedented times, your employees may be dealing with a myriad of emotions such as stress, grief, uncertainty about the future and feeling isolated. As a business leader or a business owner, you may be considering providing resources to your employees that can help them navigate the current events.
July 1, 2020 ・6 mins read
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SMB Matters
COVID -19: Transitioning Back to The Workplace – Part 2 - Keeping Your Employees Safe in the Face of a Public Health Emergency
Recently we kicked off our blog series helping businesses transition their employees back to the workplace. While there is no “one size fits all” approach to this difficult process, through our blog series we hope to provide some guidance to help businesses during these unprecedented times. Today’s blog highlights some steps you need to take to monitor your employees’ health and manage a positive case in your workplace.
June 9, 2020 ・12 mins read
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SMB Matters
Transitioning Back to The Workplace – Part 1: Steps to Take to Create a Safe Environment
The question of when and how around the topic of transitioning back to the workplace is top of mind with many employers and business owners. And as businesses around the country consider reopening there are many factors to consider. Taking precautions and implementing necessary processes will help businesses keep their workplace safe and their employees feeling less anxious as they begin to return to the workplace.
May 20, 2020 ・15 mins read
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SMB Matters
How Small and Medium Size Businesses Can Prepare for the Impact of Covid-19 - Part 1
The spread of COVID-19 continues to cause uncertainty and it presents unique challenges for small and medium size businesses (SMBs). We have gathered the most pressing questions that are top of mind with our clients and business owners and will address them through our blog series.
March 12, 2020 ・13 mins read
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SMB Matters
Celebrating National Small Business Week and Saluting Those That Power the U.S. Economy
Did you know there are over 30 million small businesses in the U.S.? These enterprises, each employing between one and 500 employees, represent a staggering 99% of all businesses across our nation and just under 48% of our workforce.
May 6, 2019 ・3 mins read
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SMB Matters
Hidden Money: Tips for Taking Advantage of the R&D Tax Credit
R&D tax credits can help with revenue savings, a crucial way organizations support long-term viability and profitability. Learn more on leveraging these credits in this informative blog from the experts at TriNet.
April 14, 2023 ・13 mins read
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SMB Matters
5 Social Media Pain Points Small Business Owners Face
The social media pain points small business owners face can be exhausting. Here are ways to deal with them.
October 20, 2022 ・6 mins read
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SMB Matters
Top 5 Small Business Payroll Questions Answered
Small business owners may often quickly find that processing payroll is not that simple. Here are some expert responses to your top payroll questions.
September 6, 2022 ・7 mins read
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SMB Matters
Top Ten Payroll Mistakes to Avoid
As a business owner you may be wearing multiple hats, navigating various federal, state and local laws while managing various other aspects of your business including running payroll successfully.
Payroll mistakes can be costly and can result in damaging employee morale and your company’s reputation
May 12, 2021 ・13 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
The New COVID-19 Stimulus Package: What it Means for Small and Medium-Size Businesses
In a long-awaited move, Congress passed a sweeping new COVID-19 stimulus package last week. It was signed by President Trump on Sunday night. There are important provisions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) that are covered in this blog.
December 28, 2020 ・12 mins read
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SMB Matters
Transitioning Back to the Workplace – Part 5: Looking Ahead and Preparing for the Future
As companies move from shelter in place to their new normal, it is important for leaders to remember that shelter in place may happen again. Many speculate that there could be another wave of COVID-19 cases this fall, perhaps at the same time as seasonal flu season begins to peak, and that public health officials could reinstate or renew shelter in place orders. Here are some recommendations on how you can prepare for the possibility of future shelter in place orders.
July 14, 2020 ・10 mins read
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SMB Matters
COVID-19: Transitioning Back to The Workplace – Part 3: What to Consider as You ‘Unfurlough’ Your Employees
Let’s say you’ve navigated through the pandemic reasonably well and you’re at the point of bringing back to work some of your employees that you furloughed when things shut down. There are a number of things you will need to do at the company level before you unfurlough anyone.
June 16, 2020 ・14 mins read
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SMB Matters
Paycheck Protection Program: Updated Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness
As shelter in place restrictions across the country start to lift, many SMB owners juggle pressing priorities including transitioning back their employees to the workplace safely and keeping up with new guidance issued by the government. It can be overwhelming to stay up to date and, through this blog post, we hope to provide you with the latest on PPP loan forgiveness.
June 3, 2020 ・25 mins read
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SMB Matters
CARES Act $2.2 Trillion Stimulus Will Help Small and Medium Size Businesses to Access Loans to Cover Payroll
The CARES Act provides unprecedented financial support for businesses and allows small and medium sized businesses to receive federal loans – in some cases forgivable – to cover payroll and other expenses.
March 27, 2020 ・22 mins read
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SMB Matters
How Small Businesses Give Employees Ownership
A guide to employee ownership for your small business
September 20, 2019 ・3 mins read
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SMB Matters
Types of Business Entities: Pros, Cons, and How to Choose
When launching a business, there are a million and one things to do. You need to raise money, hire staff, develop a marketing strategy, and the list goes on. But before you do any of that, you should choose a business entity structure. This decision will have important legal and financial implications for your company.
January 26, 2019 ・1 min read
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SMB Matters
Go Green on Earth Day 2023 with these Paperless Paycheck Solutions
We can’t support people if the planet we live on isn’t preserved. TriNet is pleased to recognize Earth Day on April 22- read more about how to observe this unique day focused on environmental awareness.
April 21, 2023 ・3 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
Hidden Money: Tips for Taking Advantage of the R&D Tax Credit
R&D tax credits can help with revenue savings, a crucial way organizations support long-term viability and profitability. Learn more on leveraging these credits in this informative blog from the experts at TriNet.
April 14, 2023 ・13 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
5 Social Media Pain Points Small Business Owners Face
The social media pain points small business owners face can be exhausting. Here are ways to deal with them.
October 20, 2022 ・6 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
Top 5 Small Business Payroll Questions Answered
Small business owners may often quickly find that processing payroll is not that simple. Here are some expert responses to your top payroll questions.
September 6, 2022 ・7 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
Small Business Succession Plan 101
Do you have a business succession plan in place? Here's why this is important, how to identify potential successors, and how to create your plan.
June 1, 2022 ・6 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
A Small Business Guide to FMLA
Learn more about the Family and Medical Leave Act, and how it impacts your employees and small business.
July 6, 2021 ・11 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
Top Ten Payroll Mistakes to Avoid
As a business owner you may be wearing multiple hats, navigating various federal, state and local laws while managing various other aspects of your business including running payroll successfully.
Payroll mistakes can be costly and can result in damaging employee morale and your company’s reputation
May 12, 2021 ・13 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns: What SMBs Need to Know
The new year brings hope as the first inoculations of the COVID-19 vaccine were recently distributed among healthcare workers. Many business owners are already planning to evaluate their vaccine policy and the practical implications of the policy rollout. Whether they should require their employees to receive the vaccine or not, it is not too late to start thinking about potential compliance ramifications. Through this blog we plan to address some concerns that are top of mind with small and medium size business (SMB) owners.
January 14, 2021 ・13 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
The New COVID-19 Stimulus Package: What it Means for Small and Medium-Size Businesses
In a long-awaited move, Congress passed a sweeping new COVID-19 stimulus package last week. It was signed by President Trump on Sunday night. There are important provisions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) that are covered in this blog.
December 28, 2020 ・12 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
Embracing Change and Building a Resilient Workforce
The pandemic has made business leaders rethink their operations, their business strategy and the skills needed to meet the changing demands of their customers. But where do you start?
August 27, 2020 ・9 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
Transitioning Back to the Workplace – Part 5: Looking Ahead and Preparing for the Future
As companies move from shelter in place to their new normal, it is important for leaders to remember that shelter in place may happen again. Many speculate that there could be another wave of COVID-19 cases this fall, perhaps at the same time as seasonal flu season begins to peak, and that public health officials could reinstate or renew shelter in place orders. Here are some recommendations on how you can prepare for the possibility of future shelter in place orders.
July 14, 2020 ・10 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
Employee Assistance Programs: Taking Care of Your Employees During COVID-19 - The Struggle is Real, but EAPs can Help Heal
During these unprecedented times, your employees may be dealing with a myriad of emotions such as stress, grief, uncertainty about the future and feeling isolated. As a business leader or a business owner, you may be considering providing resources to your employees that can help them navigate the current events.
July 1, 2020 ・6 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
COVID-19: Transitioning Back to The Workplace – Part 3: What to Consider as You ‘Unfurlough’ Your Employees
Let’s say you’ve navigated through the pandemic reasonably well and you’re at the point of bringing back to work some of your employees that you furloughed when things shut down. There are a number of things you will need to do at the company level before you unfurlough anyone.
June 16, 2020 ・14 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
COVID -19: Transitioning Back to The Workplace – Part 2 - Keeping Your Employees Safe in the Face of a Public Health Emergency
Recently we kicked off our blog series helping businesses transition their employees back to the workplace. While there is no “one size fits all” approach to this difficult process, through our blog series we hope to provide some guidance to help businesses during these unprecedented times. Today’s blog highlights some steps you need to take to monitor your employees’ health and manage a positive case in your workplace.
June 9, 2020 ・12 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
Paycheck Protection Program: Updated Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness
As shelter in place restrictions across the country start to lift, many SMB owners juggle pressing priorities including transitioning back their employees to the workplace safely and keeping up with new guidance issued by the government. It can be overwhelming to stay up to date and, through this blog post, we hope to provide you with the latest on PPP loan forgiveness.
June 3, 2020 ・25 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
Transitioning Back to The Workplace – Part 1: Steps to Take to Create a Safe Environment
The question of when and how around the topic of transitioning back to the workplace is top of mind with many employers and business owners. And as businesses around the country consider reopening there are many factors to consider. Taking precautions and implementing necessary processes will help businesses keep their workplace safe and their employees feeling less anxious as they begin to return to the workplace.
May 20, 2020 ・15 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
CARES Act $2.2 Trillion Stimulus Will Help Small and Medium Size Businesses to Access Loans to Cover Payroll
The CARES Act provides unprecedented financial support for businesses and allows small and medium sized businesses to receive federal loans – in some cases forgivable – to cover payroll and other expenses.
March 27, 2020 ・22 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
How Small and Medium Size Businesses Can Prepare for the Impact of Covid-19 - Part 1
The spread of COVID-19 continues to cause uncertainty and it presents unique challenges for small and medium size businesses (SMBs). We have gathered the most pressing questions that are top of mind with our clients and business owners and will address them through our blog series.
March 12, 2020 ・13 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
How Small Businesses Give Employees Ownership
A guide to employee ownership for your small business
September 20, 2019 ・3 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
Celebrating National Small Business Week and Saluting Those That Power the U.S. Economy
Did you know there are over 30 million small businesses in the U.S.? These enterprises, each employing between one and 500 employees, represent a staggering 99% of all businesses across our nation and just under 48% of our workforce.
May 6, 2019 ・3 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
Types of Business Entities: Pros, Cons, and How to Choose
When launching a business, there are a million and one things to do. You need to raise money, hire staff, develop a marketing strategy, and the list goes on. But before you do any of that, you should choose a business entity structure. This decision will have important legal and financial implications for your company.
January 26, 2019 ・1 min read
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