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Is your business ready for year-end? What have you been putting off? The end of the year is an exciting, whirlwind of a time. But it also means a lot of rigid deadlines are fast approaching. Are you ready? Check out today's podcast to hear Matt and Mike discuss the year-end tasks they've been procrastinating, as well as give some advice about whether or not to make that final big company purchase. Subscribe & Listen to the Podcast: https://www.whirks.com/podcasts/

From our team to you and yours- Happy Thanksgiving!

What cause are you supporting this giving season? It's true - this is the time of year many of us focus on giving and Thanksgiving. But is this practice regularly incorporated into your workplace culture and events? Turns out, people care about having opportunities to give back within their workplace. Listen in to this week's podcast to hear from Walker Morrow, the product owner of iSolved's Giving and Volunteering platform. He has a great story and shares key insights about how to retain key employees, as well as offers a simple solution for keeping track of all the details.

Are you certain your business is compliant? Business growth can happen fast and when it does, administering notices and federal policies can be the last thing on your mind. How do you keep track of it all?? Tune in to today's episode to hear Greg and Mike share all your need-to-know's about the key federal requirements you are responsible for at each employee size milestone: 1, 15, 20, 50, 100, and 250.

Can someone have significant career growth at a small business? Advancement opportunities are a huge motivator in the workplace, especially for the younger generations. So if you are a small business, how can you provide those growth opportunities to actually retain the top-tier people you hire? Listen in to this week's episode to hear how Matt & Mike have navigated the challenges of providing advancement opportunities in a small business setting, as well as the conversations they believe it's key to have with new hires as they join the team. #careergrowth #humanresources #smallbusiness

Have you started preparing for open enrollment? Benefits are an important part of an organization. But they can be confusing for both employers and employees. Am I offering benefits my employees care about? What medical plan is actually best for my family and me? Listen in to Mike and Robbie talk through all things benefits and Open Enrollment so you can be prepared to dive into this season head-first, confident in the decisions you're making. Subscribe & Listen to the Podcast:https://www.whirks.com/podcasts/ Check out our BRAND NEW HCM + Benefits Service here! →https://www.whirks.com/announcement/#openenrollment #benefits #humanresources

What's your best tip for training a new employee? New hire onboarding can be tricky to get right. If you spend too short teaching them the ropes, they won't be able to competently do their job. But if you spend too long in training, they may get bored and fall into "buyer's remorse" with their job. Tune into today's episode to hear from Shelby and Mike about the importance of developing a training path for your new hires. It takes time, but once it's done, you have a repeatable and efficient way to train each new employee that joins the team. Subscribe & Listen to the Podcast: https://www.whirks.com/podcasts/ Check out our BRAND NEW HCM + Benefits Service here! → https://www.whirks.com/announcement/#training #newemployees #humanresources

What's the best way to get your applicants to show up to the interview? Now more than ever, recruiting is a complicated and tricky game. No one knows this better than recruiting expert, Rachel Gartner of Careworks. Listen to today's episode for some incredibly practical ways to expedite your hiring process while maintaining your high standards for applicants. #humanresources #recruiting #highturnover

For many small business owners, offering benefits can be a burden because of the administrative and financial strain it puts on them. Balancing communication between multiple vendors and brokers is time-consuming, and things are likely to fall through the cracks. The Whirks HCM + Benefit Services are here to relieve small business owners of that burden. A one-stop-shop for all things employee data, our team will manage and administer all your HR and benefits needs through one comprehensive technology. Say goodbye to the middle-man – our team of experts will handle everything from electronic onboarding to providing competitive insurance packages and everything in between. Let us help you simplify your process while prioritizing your people.

What service or product do your customers wish you had the most? Happy customers lead to happy business owners. Customer satisfaction is key, but do their occasional requests necessitate a whole new product or service line from your business?  Launching a new offering is a LOT of work. You need to know the depth of your client's needs as well as your own capabilities so you can balance those two and time out the perfect release timeline. Easy, right? Listen in to hear Matt and Mike discuss their experience with launching new services and share some key tips for rollout.  And stay tuned: Whirks has an exciting new service offering coming your way in just about a week. Can't wait to share it with you!  

BUSINESS OWNERS – If you could do it all again, what would you tell your day 1 self? 💼 Starting and running a business is no easy feat. There are endless processes, legalities, and management details to keep track of. It takes a lot of purpose, and probably some extra people, to really keep things rolling. 🎧 Listen to today's episode of the #OneStepBetter podcast where @Matt Patrick shares his journey from stumbling into his customer number one to eventually running a thriving and growing firm for over 20 years. #smallbusiness #businessowner

Subscribe & Listen to the Podcast: https://www.whirks.com/podcasts/  Featured Article: https://www.whirks.com/blog/recruiting-best-practices/ → How are you preparing for the fluctuating economy and growing inflation?  🏛Times like these can be stressful, especially for business owners. But there are some tried and true habits you can develop to help your business wait out the choppy waters.  🎧Listen to today's podcast to hear from @Matthew Patrick about the key steps he takes to ensure his business can continue to thrive, even through uncertain times.  #business #smallbusiness #leadership #success #grow #growth #education #podcast #businesspodcast #advice #inflation #economy #risingcosts #fluctuating #habits

🤔Do your biases keep you from hiring great people?  💼Interviewing can be an arduous process. But it can quickly become more effective and streamlined when you are clear on the qualities you SHOULD be hiring for.   In today's episode of the #OneStepBetter Podcast, Greg and Mike talk all things recruiting– how to get people to show up, how to objectify your hiring, and how to make sure you're hiring employees that last. #business #smallbusiness #leadership #success #grow #growth #education #podcast #businesspodcast #advice #hiring #recruitment #bias #values #scorecard

Who has helped you get your business or career off the ground? Building a business can be a daunting process. You don't know what you don't know, and while some mistakes are inevitable, avoiding the largest pitfalls could mean the difference between a successful and unsuccessful business. That's where peers and mentors come in. In today's episode of the #OneStepBetter Podcast, Matt shares the story of starting his business and how finding a solid group of peers early on helped to challenge and grow his firm to where it is today. After all, accountability is key when you're taking risks and trying new things. So who's pushing you to the next step? #business #smallbusiness #leadership #success #grow #growth #education #podcast #businesspodcast #advice #peergroup #mentor #businessmentor #community

📈 Growth is exciting, but it looks different for each business. Knowing your WHY for growth will not only help you stay profitable through your growing pains, but also helps you determine the goals you need to focus on as you stretch.  🎧 Check out today's episode of the #OneStepBetter Podcast where Matt & Mike discuss how to set your growth goals, the best times to prioritize growth, and some common growth pitfalls to avoid.  #business #smallbusiness #leadership #success #grow #growth #education #podcast #businesspodcast #advice #businessgrowth #profit #expanding #budget #accounting

Have you reviewed your insurance policies lately? Insurance can often get pushed to the bottom of the priority list. Reality is, many business owners don't fully understand the scope of what is (and is NOT) covered by their policy until it's too late. In today's episode of the #OneStepBetter Podcast, Mike talks with insurance expert Randy Allred to hear about common mistakes business owners make with insurance, as well as some questions you should ask your broker to make sure you get the best coverage for your specific business.  #business #smallbusiness #leadership #success #grow #growth #education #podcast #businesspodcast #advice #insurance #policy #workerscomp #payasyougo #mistake

Pet insurance. Technology stipends. Flexible work hours. Gone are the days of your standard, simple benefits packages. In today's competitive hiring market, employees are looking at more than just their salary compensation to decide where to bring their skillset. In today's episode of the #OneStepBetter Podcast, Mike and Matt discuss the basics of benefits, how to assess what your employees really value, and some creative, low-cost options to set your business apart from hiring competitors.  #business #smallbusiness #leadership #success #grow #growth #education #podcast #businesspodcast #advice #benefits #employeebenefits #retirement #medical #hr

As summer comes to a close, many schedules are filling up with new routines and commitments. Unfortunately, work doesn't just go away when your schedule fills up.  In today's episode of the #OneStepBetter Podcast, Mike and Matt discuss the importance of setting boundaries when it comes to your work life balance. Tune in to hear what boundary-setting responsibilities fall on the shoulders of employees and which ones should fall to the leadership team.  #business #smallbusiness #leadership #success #grow #growth #education #podcast #businesspodcast #advice #worklifebalance #boundaries #schedule #fall #employee

Do you make and share videos of yourself? To some, that sounds easy. To many, it sounds terrifying. But the saying is true– we are our own worst critics– and video is an incredible and simple way to let people get to know you and your business.  In today's episode of the #OneStepBetter Podcast, Nick Bonitatibus (founder of The Digital Champions) shares how he's had success using video in his business, as well as why he thinks it is a unique tool to build trust with your audience. Tune in to hear some first steps you should consider as you get started using video in your business strategy.  #business #smallbusiness #leadership #success #grow #growth #education #podcast #businesspodcast #advice #video #recruiting #videomarketing #testimonials #digital

Amortization, equity accounts, P&L statements, debits & credits, depreciation… accounting lingo can often feel like a foreign language. As a business leader, however, it is essential to know how to read your financials in order to make informed decisions for your business.  In today's episode of the #OneStepBetter Podcast, Matt & Mike discuss the importance of having an accountant that can not just crunch the numbers, but also teach you about their significance. Tune in to hear some tips on how to start learning the lingo, as well as how to use the numbers to make smart decisions for your business.  #business #smallbusiness #leadership #success #grow #growth #education #podcast #businesspodcast #advice #accounting #accountant #p&l #profit #loss #financials