Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3414/How-do-I-determine-if-a-business-of-my-size-is-covered-by-the-EEO-laws.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3414/How-do-I-determine-if-a-business-of-my-size-is-covered-by-the-EEO-laws.html The EEOC counts all employees, including part-time and temporary workers, for purposes of determining whether an employer has a sufficient number of employees to be covered by the statues. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3414/The-EEOC-Task-Force-Splendid-Approach-for-Businesses.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3414/The-EEOC-Task-Force-Splendid-Approach-for-Businesses.html The EEO task force after evaluating best practices from leading organizations established the acronym "SPLENDID" which stands for a series of actions that conscientious business owners both large and small can take to address EEO and diversity issues for best practices. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3414/Who-is-Considered-an-Independent-Contractor.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3414/Who-is-Considered-an-Independent-Contractor.html An independent contractor is not legally considered an employee of a small business however; because of this classification, the rights and responsibilities that the small business owner has toward the independent contractor are different for those responsibilities he or she has for individuals classified as full or part time employees of the business. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3414/Other-Discriminatory-Practices-Covered-Under-EEO-Laws.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3414/Other-Discriminatory-Practices-Covered-Under-EEO-Laws.html Title 7 also prohibits not only intentional discrimination, but also practices that have the effect of discriminating against individuals because of their race, color, national origin, religion, or sex. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3414/What-is-the-Equal-Employment-Commission-EEOC-and-Does-it-Cover-Small-Biz.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3414/What-is-the-Equal-Employment-Commission-EEOC-and-Does-it-Cover-Small-Biz.html Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cover all private employers, state and local governments, and education institutions that employ 15 or more individuals. These laws also cover private and public employment agencies, labor organizations, and joint labor management committees controlling apprenticeship and training. 15 or more employees includes by its very definition includes small businesses. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3414/I9-Compliance-includes-Small-Businesses-Too.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3414/I9-Compliance-includes-Small-Businesses-Too.html Employers large and small are responsible for the completion and retention of I-9 Forms for all employees, regardless of citizenship or national origin, hired for employment in the United States. An employee is defined as any individual compensated for services or labor by an employer. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3414/What-is-Personal-Coaching.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3414/What-is-Personal-Coaching.html The coach's job is to provide support to enhance the skills, resources, and creativity that the client already possesses. Professional coaches provide an ongoing partnership designed to help clients produce fulfilling results in their personal and professional lives. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3414/Small-Biz-Marketing-Essentials.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3414/Small-Biz-Marketing-Essentials.html The long and the short of it, is marketing does take money and it is the cornerstone of your businesses success however, all is not lost there are some low cost and no cost creative ways to get the word out about your products and services. While these ideas will not break your budget however; they will require you to trade your time for marketing your business. The following marketing strategies are fantastic, cost effective and essential for the small business just starting out.