Category: Regulation
Independent Contractors vs. Full-Time Employees
Independent contractors or full-time employees – which one is the right choice for your business as you grow? Naturally, each option has its pros and cons, and the answer may be more nuanced than you think. Pros of Choosing Full-Time – Full-timers are typically more productive, motivated members of your team. They are locked into…
Do You Classify Employees as Contractors? You May Need to Stop
Throughout the past decade, many small businesses have saved money by classifying their workers as independent contractors. They do so because an independent contractor – who, by definition, would have more rights to take work elsewhere than a standard employee – doesn’t need to be afforded the same healthcare, and other costs, that a full-time…
Leef’s Small Business Lesson: Know Your Community, Know Your Customer and Know What Sets You Apart
At OnDeck, we value the uniqueness of each and every one of our customers. No two small businesses or business owners are quite alike – and we strengthened our appreciation of this when our CEO Noah Breslow visited San Francisco, CA-based Leef Smith, owner of Mission: Comics & Art. Starting Out: Leef began his career…
Day 4: National Small Business Week – Ameripro Healthcare Group Tells Us Why They Love It
For today’s post, we spoke with James A. Rea, CFO of Ameripro Healthcare Group based in Spring, TX. The Ameripro Healthcare Group’s Team dedication to providing safe, cost effective care for the elderly really stood out to us. 1. What is your business, and how did you get started? Ameripro Healthcare Group LLC is a…
Customer Success Story: Nexgen Medical Solutions
We’re excited to announce NexGen Medical Solutions, a Laredo-Texas based healthcare consulting and IT firm, is the latest On Deck success story. Having been in the industry for over 10 years, owner Jaime Gonzalez decided to start his own business in 2007. However last month, he was in need of taking on more employees to…