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How Many Employees Will Small Business Layoff?

Small Business Labs

This is similar to the small business layoff share in the Great Recession of 2008-2009.    Just under 10 million Americans filed for unemployment insurance over the past 2 weeks , which means the current unemployment rate is likely already in the 8%-10% range. .  The implied overall U.S.   Notes: 1. 

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/10

The Small Business Blog

Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/11/10 by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 10, 2009 Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from around the world. « Sugar Not The Icing On The Small Business Cake.

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Adhering to the "Open Door" Policy

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Adhering to the "Open Door" Policy By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Prioritize I n my last job, I had my own office. Just remember, if your company has an “open door” policy, please adhere to it.

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5 Critical Steps to Take When You Quit a Job

On The Job

Before you tell the boss, understand your company’s policy about employees who quit. If this is the case, make sure you have all your personal files removed from your computer and have cleared away any questionable material from your desk. This is the letter that will go in your personnel file so there’s no need to be long-winded.

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Top 5 Tips for Avoiding Employment Lawsuits

The Small Business Blog

Make certain that you have strong, unconfusing policies on employment. Consider Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) to cover you against claims or lawsuits filed against you by employees. Consider Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) to cover you against claims or lawsuits filed against you by employees.

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Budget 2010 – The Saviour for Small Businesses?

The Small Business Blog

A lot of policies were focused was on helping small businesses with a “£2.5 However, these headline grabbing, unsubstantial and inflated promises hide many policies that will place a huge strain on SME’s. Not policy. Budget 2010 – The Saviour for Small Businesses? billion one-off growth package”.

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10 Scariest Excuses to tell your supervisor when you call off work

The Office Professionals Place

Monday, October 26, 2009 10 Scariest Excuses to tell your supervisor when you call off work In honor of Halloween, here are the top 10 scariest excuses to call off work this week…… 1. November 18, 2009 2:00 PM ProAdmin2 said. November 18, 2009 5:06 PM secretaryhelpline said. Lets grow together! That's a good one!

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