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Identifying Managerial Talent in Your Business

October 2, 2013 by OSYB Staff

Hiring management is something that you will eventually need to think about as your business grows. You will need mangers you can trust to keep your business growing and employees on target. Your best option for hiring managers is within your existing employee pool. To find out what to look for in current employees read […]

Reduce the Taxes on Your Social Security Benefits

October 2, 2013 by OSYB Staff

Some people may not realize that a portion of your social security benefits can be taxed as income if it exceeds a base amount. It is a very complex formula to figure the taxes, but there are simple things you can do to show reduced taxable income. Read this article to get some great tips. 

Should You Be Using Google Hangouts for Business?

October 1, 2013 by OSYB Staff

Using Google Hangouts for business is a free, easy service that you can use in a variety of ways. It allows you to meet face to face, across time zones without any expenses for any parties. Many people use them for social networking and personal use, read here about how to delve into business use […]

Why You Need a Business Plan

October 1, 2013 by OSYB Staff

Most business owners know that they should have a business plan, but they do not always take the time to actually do it until they absolutely need it. Having a business plan is needed more than just for finances. There are several reasons to have a detail business plan in effect, read here for a […]

Hiring Your Child For the Summer Saves You Thousands

October 1, 2013 by OSYB Staff

Want to save thousands of dollars and keep your teen busy for the summer and/or weekends? You can accomplish both by hiring your teen as a regular employee, or even sometimes as a private contractor. Read more about how this can save your business money, earn your child some cash and keep them out of […]

Managing Employee Maternity and Paternity Leave in Your Small Business

September 30, 2013 by OSYB Staff

Maternity and paternity leave can be very daunting for a small business owner. The thought of losing a key employee, even temporary is not something you want to think about. Depending on your business you may be liable to some laws. Or you may have ethical obligations. Read this article for more information. 

3 Ways to Tell When Someone Is Lying to You

September 30, 2013 by OSYB Staff

Lying and deceit are prevalent in business. As much as you want to believe in people, you have to learn to know when someone is lying to you. Sometimes it is hard to tell if someone is lying. To help you learn how to read people and pick up clues to dishonesty, read this. 

7 Tips for Taking a Client to Dinner

September 30, 2013 by OSYB Staff

Sometimes taking a client to dinner is a great business benefit. It can be a positive bonding time or a thank you for their business loyalty. But there are a few things you need to do to ensure that it goes successfully. Read this article for 7 tips to make it work.