Planning Insights
Explore insights for your small business
Starting a Business
Starting Up When Times are Tough
Finding your footing amid economic turbulence sets you up well for the inevitable recovery.
Because the startup life can be tough even in the best of times, difficult economic conditions call for a unique set of tips for starting a small business.
Technology
What Is Hyper-Personalization?
Learn why hyper-personalization has become a must for every business today.
Achieving hyper-personalization at scale takes data and technology investments—and requires that your business adopt a customer-first mindset.
Planning
Should Your Company Be Fully Remote?
Learn the implications and future of remote work to craft the best plan for your own company.
Your team members probably like the idea of working from home, at least some of the time.
Planning
How to Create an Employee Resource Group
Diversity isn't just important for diversity's sake—it's key to building a competitive business.
Diversity is key to building a business that can function in today's global marketplace.
Management
Are You Leading With Equity in Your Diversity Initiatives?
Learn how to put equity at the forefront of your company's D&I conversations.
You can't expect that diverse candidates will come to you—you have to seek them out.
Planning
You Have an ERG, Now What? How to Support Existing Affinity Groups
ERGs can help you build a more inclusive, thriving company. Here's how to help them succeed.
ERGs aren't affinity groups that are just nice to have for the sake of diversity—they can help you build a more inclusive, thriving company that's around for years to come.
Planning
How to Create an Employment Sick Leave Policy
A generous plan can boost more than just good health.
Your city and state may have paid sick leave requirements you'll need to follow.
Planning
Get Ahead of the Recovery Curve
Savvy business owners know that survival mode includes some planning for the inevitable rebound.
Businesses that survive difficult times frequently emerge stronger than ever with the help of a business recovery plan.
Planning
Why Businesses Should Partner With Charities
Helping others, especially during an uncertain economy, is good for the soul and your business.
Partnering with a charity provides help to those who need it, especially in an uncertain economy.
Management
Supporting Women at Your Company During COVID-19
Explore ways your company can actively support women in all conditions and economies.
By implementing training and educational programs specifically about gender bias, you can help remove the roadblocks that hold women back.
Planning
Retirement Options for Small Businesses to Offer
What small business owners need to know about retirement plan options.
Having a retirement plan is a benefit that can attract more great employees to your business.
Accounting
The Basics of Direct Deposit for Employers
The added convenience of payroll direct deposit is a benefit for both businesses and employees.
Direct deposit gives employees faster, easier access to their pay while streamlining your company's payroll process.
Management
Six Ways to Keep the Talent You Have
Filling a vacancy in your staff takes time and resources. Instead of recruiting, focus on retention.
Avoid tempting employees to leave for better pay by making sure your salaries are competitive.
Insurance
Protect Your Business From the Common Areas of Risk
Learn how to help protect your business from the most common areas of liability.
For many business owners, liability insurance is crucial because it covers a large range of potential risks.
Planning
Tap a Diversity Grant to Support Your Recruiting Efforts
Workforce diversity grants can support employee training in a range of sectors.
Diversity grants can help you find, recruit and train employees from a variety of backgrounds.
Finance
How to Find Financing Beyond What You've Received Through a PPP Loan
Explore funding options and strategies to help your business weather tough economic times.
After you've received funds from your PPP loan, it's important to examine other financing strategies.
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