The Department Of Labor Just Eliminated Most Independent Contractors

On July 15, 2015, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL) issued what will be effectively a new standard of who qualifies as an independent contractor that will likely limit significantly the number of workers that meet the criteria. While claiming this was just an “interpretation” of the current standard and…

New Background Check Rules For New York City Employers

On September 3, 2015, a new law went into effect prohibiting many private sector employers in New York City from requesting or using an employee’s or applicant’s consumer credit history. Unless one of the limited exception applies, employers may not ask employees or applicants about their credit status, bankruptcies, judgments or liens, and using any…

New Background Check Rules For New York City Employers

On September 3, 2015, a new law went into effect prohibiting many private sector employers in New York City from requesting or using an employee’s or applicant’s consumer credit history. Unless one of the limited exception applies, employers may not ask employees or applicants about their credit status, bankruptcies, judgments or liens, and using any…

Make A Friend And A Sale

In the tenth installment of this 1 minute video series, Tom discusses making a friend…and a sale. CLICK HERE TO WATCH  

Distinguishing Touches

In the seventh installment of this 1 minute video series, Tom discusses distinguishing touches. CLICK HERE TO WATCH

Made In The USA

In the eighth installment of this 1 minute video series, Tom discusses promoting the made in the USA label CLICK HERE TO WATCH

Don’t Give Away The Recipe

In the sixth installment of this 1 minute video series, Tom discusses selling installation. CLICK HERE TO WATCH

Keep Your Best Sellers Looking Sharp

In the fourth installment of this 1 minute video series, Tom describes the importance of keeping your best sellers looking like your best sellers. CLICK HERE TO WATCH

Not A Total Loss

In the third installment of this 1 minute video series, Tom describes the lessons learned with the loss of a sale. Click here to watch…