By: Lidia Hartle
As a small business owner, managing HR can be challenging. With limited resources, it’s difficult to stay on top of employee recruitment, training, benefits, and compliance. Yet, effective human resource management is essential for business success. It not only ensures that your employees are ha...
By: Lidia Hartle
Running a small business involves wearing many hats, and one of the most important—but often overlooked—responsibilities is human resources (HR). From managing employee records and payroll to ensuring compliance with labor laws, HR tasks can quickly pile up, consuming valuable time that could be...
By: Zara Haddad
Running a small business often means wearing multiple hats. As a business owner, you’re not only responsible for delivering products or services but also managing finances, HR, customer service, and compliance. These administrative tasks can quickly become overwhelming, leading to inefficiencies...
By: Lidia Hartle
As small businesses grow, managing human resources becomes one of the most complex and resource-intensive tasks. The challenge is finding a balance between offering competitive HR services—such as benefits, payroll, and employee development—while keeping costs manageable. Large companies often h...
By: Lidia Hartle
In the early stages of any small business, human resources (HR) often gets pushed to the backburner in favor of more immediate concerns like product development, sales, and marketing. However, as a business grows, the need for a formalized HR structure becomes increasingly important. Managing em...
By: Zara Haddad
Scaling a business is an exciting yet challenging endeavor. As you expand your operations, enter new markets, and increase your customer base, the demands on your resources and infrastructure grow exponentially. Successfully scaling a business requires more than just ambition—it requires strateg...
By: Lidia Hartle
Building a cohesive and effective team is a pivotal milestone for any small business owner, but navigating the complexities of employment law is equally essential. By understanding the foundational principles of employment law, you can protect both your business and your employees while fosterin...
By: Lidia Hartle
At Propel, we’re often asked, “What’s the #1 tip you have for small businesses as they look to grow and expand?” The answer is simple: Focus on what you do best and let Propel handle the rest. You have enough to worry about while getting your products and services to market. You don’t need to si...
By: Zara Haddad
You may have heard the term "back office" bandied about the water cooler or in discussions about business roles and responsibilities, hinting at a crucial aspect of organizational functioning. But what exactly does "back office" mean in business, and what role does it play in the overall framewo...
By: Zara Haddad
If you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or executive at your company, chances are you keep pretty busy. Staying on top of all your to-dos can sometimes feel like a herculean task. That’s when an executive assistant can lend a hand. An executive assistant plays a pivotal role in ensuring ...
By: Zara Haddad
As a business grows, it becomes increasingly difficult for the owner or a small team to handle all the tasks necessary to run the business. One question that often arises in this situation is whether to hire employees or outsource tasks to third-party vendors. There are pros and cons to both gro...
By: Ryan Philips
Firing an employee is one of the most difficult and unpleasant tasks that a manager may have to undertake. Nobody likes to do it. However, it is sometimes necessary to dismiss an employee for the good of the organization. So… how do you fire someone? We’ll take a look at the right steps to take ...
By: Ryan Philips
The concept of a remote receptionist is becoming increasingly popular in today's fast-paced business world. With the rise of remote work and virtual communication, many companies are realizing the benefits of outsourcing their receptionist duties to remote workers.
A remote receptionist is a ...
By: Ryan Philips
Imagine a future where employees are virtually interviewed, onboarded, and trained. Maybe they attend events and career fairs in the metaverse, or host meetings wearing VR headsets. That future is happening now as virtual reality (VR) takes over the administration of human capital and human reso...
