Human Resources is often a neglected area for many small and mid-sized businesses. The HR world is complex and constantly evolving. Doug Pedersen is an HR expert and shares with us best practices and tips for monitoring Human Resources and making sure we protect our business.

Payroll fraud can be a major issue in business. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent this from happening in your business. In this episode, host Joe Sova uses his 15+ years experience in the Omaha payroll industry to discuss 5 easy ways business owners can protect themselves from payroll fraud. In this episode:

Today we discuss living a healthy lifestyle, self care, and extending the "good years" of our life with Kyle Rupp of Rupp Chiropractice. Kyle joins us to discuss how our health habits impacts our business and our personal lives and gives us tips on making the most of what we have. We must take care of ourselves before we can take care of our businesses.

Today we discuss creating long term vision. Not just for your eyes, but also for your business! Dr. Jeff Brewer tells his story of starting Legacy Eye Care from scratch and creating one of the largest eye-health facilities in the area.

Surviving the financial crisis in a new business was not easy. But Gerry Phelan of Woodcraft took important steps to make sure his business thrived. Today we talk with Gerry about his woodworking business and other activities

Working with family in your business can bring an entirely different dynamic to the workplace and life at home. Today we talk with Scott Mitchell of In-Law Plumbing about starting a family business, building a support system, and more.

Hiring employees may be the most difficult task in business. Today we talk with Bernie Inbody of Express Employment Professionals in Omaha about how to best tackle this critical piece of operating a business. Bernie gives us real insight and a peak inside what it takes to find the right team.

Big Mama's Kitchen has been featured on the Food Network and has become an Omaha destination with customers from around the world.  Listen to how Big Mama, her daughter Gladys, and the rest of their family turned a small hobby into a successful restaurant. We discuss why the business started at age 63, what happens when things go wrong, how they continue to grow, and much more

Can you classify your worker as a 1099 contractor? Or are they a W2 employee? This is a common question and many business owners are unsure of the answer. Not knowing the difference can be a costly mistake. In this episode we will discuss the differences so you can keep your business compliant with labor laws.

Rich Messina flew around the world as an Air Force pilot for 22 years. Rich tells his story of how the military prepared him for operating a business by developing a strong work ethic and excellent leadership skills