Events

If you're a small business owner, employee or family member of a small business, there is little doubt that you've already heard about the biggest issue facing lawmakers this fall - healthcare reform. With a recent Mason-Dixon survey showing 66 percent of small business owners citing "cost" as the premiere issue Congress should address in healthcare reform, Congress and the White House have a unique opportunity to develop solutions that result in greater access to quality, affordable health insurance for the small business community.

Some experts believe that as many as 90 percent of employers are not fully complying with wage and hour laws. This may explain why wage and hour claims are on the rise - and why these claims are being more actively pursued by plaintiffs' attorneys. To help reduce your chance of being a target and to increase your chance of successfully defending yourself against an overtime lawsuit, Elizabeth Milito, Senior Executive Counsel with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Legal Center and an expert on employment issues, will guide you through the second of a two-part series covering the basics of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the federal wage and hour law.

Wage and hour laws are a continual source of frustration for employers. These laws, which include minimum wage and overtime, cover virtually every employer in the United States. Failing to understand under what circumstances you must pay your employee overtime could cost a lot, including back pay and civil penalties to say nothing of potential criminal fines. To help you comply, Elizabeth Milito, Senior Executive Counsel with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Legal Center and an expert on employment issues, will guide you through the a two-part series covering the basics of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the federal wage and hour law.

You've built a great small business and know that the right type of marketing can help you achieve your goals. But, with so many advertising options and so little time to investigate them, you need proven strategies and techniques to make the most of your investment and help drive new business opportunity. The Internet is now the number one choice for consumers when looking for a local business, product or service. Discover the most effective ways to leverage online advertising to grow your business. Learn how to maximize your exposure, covert visitors to customers and accurately track your return on investment. Kirsten Mangers, an expert in Internet marketing for small business will be online to help you navigate these challenges drawing from their experience.

In the face of tough economic conditions, small business people are looking for ways to build long lasting relationships with current customers while pursuing new relationships with good prospects. In this event with Brent Leary, speaker and award winning blogger, we will look at how a strategic use of today's powerful mobile devices can offer solutions to challenges small businesses are faced with in effectively communicating with today's socially-empowered, on-the-go customer base.