Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent

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Welcome to Mission to Grow, the podcast tailored for small business owners seeking practical insights, compliance-oriented content, and expert advice to navigate the complexities of HR and beyond. Hosted by Mike Vannoy, a seasoned business professional with a vision for rebranding and leveling up. Join us every Thursday as we delve into the world of compliance, productivity, and management strategies to empower owners and managers of midsize companies.

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Development & Training - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode #101

Jul 25 2024 45 mins  
The new HR Benchmark Report is in! With over 1,000 businesses surveyed, the report aims to correlate HR best practices and revenue growth by asking binary questions about whether or not firms follow certain HR practices. Here to share insights is VP HR Compliance and Learning and Development at Asure Software, Mary Simmons!Today, we’re diving deep into why employee development an

Employee Onboarding - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode #110

Jul 18 2024 50 mins  
The new HR Benchmark Report is in! With over 1,000 businesses surveyed, the report aims to correlate HR best practices and revenue growth by asking binary questions about whether or not firms follow certain HR practices. Here to share insights is VP HR Compliance and Learning and Development at Asure Software, Mary Simmons!The conversation revolves around optimizing new hire onboar

Power of Benefits - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode #109

Jul 10 2024 57 mins  
The new HR Benchmark Report is in! With over 1,000 businesses surveyed, the report aims to correlate HR best practices and revenue growth by asking binary questions about whether or not firms follow certain HR practices. Here to share insights is VP HR Compliance and Learning and Development at Asure Software, Mary Simmons!Mary joins Mike Vannoy to dive into chapter 2 of HR benchma

Top 5 Things Businesses Need to Know About Payroll Security - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode #108

Jul 03 2024 60 mins  
The episode features a cybersecurity professional who helps keep businesses safe. Please welcome Vice President of Information Security at Asure, Josh Gohman. Josh joins the show to share what things businesses need to be looking out for. Josh shares why being smaller doesn’t necessarily mean you are safer, how to implement best practices, and some of the common methods attackers

Recruiting and Hiring - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 107

Jun 27 2024 54 mins  
The new HR Benchmark Report is in! With over 1,000 businesses surveyed, the report aims to correlate HR best practices and revenue growth by asking binary questions about whether or not firms follow certain HR practices. Here to share insights is VP HR Compliance and Learning and Development at Asure Software, Mary Simmons!Mary joins host Mike Vannoy to discuss recruitment and hiri

401K Tax Savings for Small Businesses: Real World Examples - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 106

Jun 19 2024 65 mins  
Joining the show this week is a retirement processional with over 20 years of experience who helps people save for their futures. Please welcome to the show, Director of Plan Design Consulting at Vestwell, Kevin Gaston.Kevin joins Host Mike Vannoy to dive into the benefits and effects of Secure Act 2.0. Kevin shares the different types of tax credits available to employers, the way

California OSHA: Workplace Violence Prevention Plan - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 105

Jun 12 2024 47 mins  
In this episode, we welcome Mary Simmons to discuss the latest developments in workplace violence prevention laws in California. Mary and Mike sit down to discuss the impacts of the law, and how businesses can best prepare. Mary gives advice on how employers should best construct their plans, the need to get feedback from employees, and the risks employers face by not complying wit

How AI Will Disrupt HR: Tectonic Shifts in HCM - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 104

Jun 06 2024 50 mins  
On this episode of Mission To Grow, we’re featuring a presentation delivered by Mike Vannoy at the 32nd SHRM Long Island annual conference. The presentation dives into the transformative impact of AI on the HR landscape and how HR professionals can adapt. Key topics include the intersection of AI and revenue growth, labor supply shifts, evolving HR laws, and the rapid technologic

FTC Ruling On Non Competes - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 103

May 29 2024 62 mins  
In this episode of Mission To Grow, Host Mike Vannoy is joined by Principal at Jackson Lewis P.C., Brian Shenker to discuss the recent FTC ban on non-competes. They discuss the implications for businesses, including the broad ban on non-competes, enforcement mechanisms, and the limited exceptions for senior executives and the sale of businesses. Brian also offers practical advice f

Little Known Employer Tax Credits: WOTC, R&D, And So Much More - Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent - Episode # 102

May 23 2024 58 mins  
In this episode of Mission to Grow, host Mike Vannoy and guest Shannon Scott, CEO of HR Logics, delve into the often-overlooked world of employer tax credits. They explore the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Research and Development (R&D) credits, and how small and midsize businesses can benefit. Shannon discusses eligibility, the application process, and the advantages of