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421: Overcoming the Barriers to Hiring an Employee vs an Independent Contractor with Kim Ottone Tank

421: Overcoming the Barriers to Hiring an Employee vs an Independent Contractor with Kim Ottone Tank

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Do you struggle with whether to hire an employee or work with an independent contractor? Many of us face wanting to grow, find space in our life, or take a break from the day-to-day work, but then worry about whether an employee or independent contractor is the right fit. Kim Ottone Tank, owner of both Apronstrings and Staffingstrings, joins the show to help us understand what it really means to hire an employee. Kim breaks down what the differences are between an employee and an independent contractor, how that impacts our businesses, and how to understand the true costs of each.

312: What’s the Deal with Workers Comp?

312: What’s the Deal with Workers Comp?

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Running a business means managing risk! We look for health insurance, liability insurance, and auto insurance, but what covers work related injuries? While the exact coverage and requirements are different for each state, workers compensation has some fundamentals everyone should know. We break down 5 of the most common questions we see about workers compensation. Plus, business coach Natasha answers, ”How do I get better at implementing my plans, instead of just thinking about them?”

226: Independent Contractors with Colleen Sedgwick

226: Independent Contractors with Colleen Sedgwick

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Can you use an Independent Contractors (IC) in your business? What are the benefits and what are the potential pitfalls? Colleen Sedgwick, Pet Nanny Coach, had ICs for 17 years and shares how to navigate and use them effectively. Colleen talks about being audited and how to be prepared for it. With many sitters looking for ways to fill in scheduling gaps during the busy holiday season, an IC may be what you're looking for, as long as you use them correctly.

205: Switching from ICs to Employees with Amber Van Denzen Suarez

205: Switching from ICs to Employees with Amber Van Denzen Suarez

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What do you do if you currently have independent contractors (ICs) and want to make the switch to employees? There are national initiatives underway to make it harder to properly classify staff as ICs, so switching is something to consider. Amber Van Denzen Suarez, owner of Atta Boy! Animal Care shares what the process was like for her. She explains why she decided it was time to make the change and how the switch has helped her business. She walks us through the numbers required to make it all work and shares how she structured her employee’s pay.

176: Hiring an Employee or an Independent Contractor

176: Hiring an Employee or an Independent Contractor

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When you are ready to hire, you’ll have to decide whether to hire an employee or bring on an independent contractor. Kim Ottone-Tank, owner of Apronstrings Pet Sitting, has been following this discussion for many years. Kim shares what the major differences are and why it’s important to know what the best fit is for your business. She also helps us understand what some of the pros and cons are for each, and how we have to set up our pricing to make sure we’re still making a profit after we hire.