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A new poll sees health care as the main problem for small businesses as the new Congress takes shape after the mid-term elections. The figures come from a recent survey conducted by The Small Business Roundtable, a small business and entrepreneur organization dedicated to promoting this crucial aspect of the US economy. 1 Health issues of small businesses Thirty-five per cent of respondents indicated that health care was their main concern if there was only one problem to be addressed by the new Congress in the coming year. 2 Changes to Obamacare remain the focus of concern This comes after several attempts by the Trump administration to repeal and replace what is commonly known as Obama Care. Certain pre-existing conditions and the fact that they will or will not be part of health care programs are at the center of some controversy. 3 Health care goes beyond immigration as the main subject Although a number of Americans enjoy protection from denial of coverage for these c...

The holidays are an opportunity for employers to show their employees how much they appreciate their hard work year after year and what shows they are better than a gift? There are many gift guides for employees that offer ideas on how to recruit employees, but they often do not include what employees really want. Fortunately, we have data that reveals what employees would really like for the holidays. While the results are not necessarily surprising, they can help employers provide a gift that boosts employee morale and spreads the joy of living. Forget the knick-knacks and tchotchkes for the decor of the offices (although these are also interesting) - here's what the employees really want for the holidays. 1 A holiday bonus check It is therefore not surprising that many employees really want a holiday bonus. While this may not seem like the most personal or thoughtful gift, you can be sure that your employees consider it to be very meaningful. At a time when nearly 80% of ...

Social media is an important component for every business, but if your accounts are hacked, it can cause serious damage to your business and its reputation. It's important to keep your accounts secure and your information safe. If you take the right steps, you can secure your social media accounts from unwelcome hackers. Here are five best practices to follow.   1. Choose a strong password. The first step to a secure social media account is a strong password – "password123" isn't going to cut it. "Choose a strong password, which typically should include numbers, symbols and capital letters, but make sure it's not so complicated that you can't remember it," said Katie Campbell, social media manager at  Fundera . "Avoid using the same password for each account – this is a common tactic that hackers will try when attempting to hack into your social media profiles." 2. Change your passwords often. It's best practice to change...