Don't try to manage employee benefits yourself. Luke Vandermillen joins Jim Blasingame to encourage small businesses to seek professionals who can help them manage employee benefits.

The greatest concern of small businesses is finding qualified people. Beth Ross joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why a prospective employee should be able to tell you how they're qualified for the position you have open.

A critical element in today’s job search environment is a customized cover letter for the resume. Beth Ross joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how the new normal of job searches, including resumes and cover letters that fit the position.

Be aware that sometimes when you help an employee, it may backfire. Pat Sigmon joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the pitfalls of getting too close to employees, including loaning money.

Make sure your compensation and incentive plans benefit everyone long term. Pat Sigmon joins Jim Blasingame to discuss creating compensation and incentive plans that don't become unsustainable over time.

There are more generations in the workplace today than ever before. Jim Blasingame reveals results of a Small Business Advocate Poll on communication issues arising from multiple generations in the workplace.

Establish a business culture that encourages accomplishment. Dave Anderson joins Jim Blasingame to explain why celebrating employees who accomplish goals and seek excellence is not at the expense of those who don't.

One bad hire can hurt your business culture. Dave Anderson joins Jim Blasingame to explain how to interview prospective employees to determine if they will fit in with the culture of your business.

How much lost employee productivity is from social media distractions? Kathy Perry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why you need a social policy for employees to eliminate distractions and promote productivity.

Have you ever considered working with a virtual assistant? Gayle Buske joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to find, hire and work with virtual assistants, both for special projects or full-time.