“But Kira, doesn’t an employee cost more than a contractor?! I can’t afford to be compliant!” We’ve heard it a million times, and we know why. There’s a lot of misinformation out there. And we get it – it might look like employees cost more than contractors at first glance, what with all the benefits […]

A blended team, aka a team that has employees and contractors working together, is a super profitable way to scale your business. But sometimes it can feel like you’re carrying the weight of your team’s happiness and productivity on your shoulders. It’s too much, right? Especially for compassionate leaders who genuinely care about their people. […]

Feeling like your biz isn’t quite clicking the way you hoped? Jamar Diggs is here to remind you that it’s not just you! Entrepreneurship can be a real cluster f*ck sometimes. But we sit firmly in our belief that sharing stories from those who’ve navigated the twists and turns to success is what keeps us […]

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) groundbreaking new rule on Contractor vs. Employee classification is a game-changer for businesses and workers nationwide. But while it cleared up a ton of confusion about how to classify your team, it didn’t exactly hand us a step-by-step guide on what to do next. So, it’s no surprise that businesses […]

Let’s pick up right where we left off, shall we?  Last week, we delved into the DOL’s first three factors of contractor vs. employee classification, covering control, investment, and permanence, and how they influence your hiring decisions.  This week, we’re wrapping up our deep dive with the final three factors, complete with real-world examples to […]

Whew, time to lighten the mood around here!  We’ve spent the last few weeks digging into some heavy stuff, what with the DOL’s Final Ruling and all its implications on your business, and I know we could all use a little reprieve. So today we’re taking a sharp left turn and gossiping in the other […]

Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty, shall we? The past few weeks we’ve been painting with broad strokes about the DOL’s Final Ruling on the whole contractor vs. employee saga. If you’ve been following along, you’ve def heard us say that there are now 6 factors to consider for classifying your workers.  But we haven’t […]

POV: You’re totally overwhelmed by the DOL’s Final Ruling on independent contractors. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of info on this game-changing update from the DOL, and lots of businesses are scrambling to find their footing in this new terrain. So we’re taking a few steps back to come at this whole […]

Clock’s ticking!! The DOL’s new ruling on independent contractor misclassification goes into effect in less!than!a!week!  What does this mean for you??  Well, if you’re a business owner who nods your head “yes” after reading reading these two statements: Then the time is NOW to sit down and talk to your team about proposed changes to […]

I’m just gonna come out and say it: the traditional in-person office setup is as outdated as dial-up internet. But for some reason, some businesses are still dragging their feet. They’re not quite ready to embrace the remote work structure that so many people are looking for in their career. So while they’re busy trying to […]