Building a Team

Recruiting and Retention Secrets of Inc. 500 Alumni
Learn from the triumphs of former Inc. 500 companies -- and their failures -- in this Inc. 500 guide to recruiting and retention.

U.S. Department of Labor Data
Free salary data available by region.

Salary.com
Technology leader in providing employee compensation data, software, and services to enterprises, small businesses, and individuals.


Executive Team

Catching the Big (Executive) Fish
How CEOs lure -- and retain -- top executives.

Rule #3: Leadership
Tom Peters, FastCompany Magazine
50 ways of being a leader during modern times.

Sam Walton's 10 Rules for Success
Wal-Mart founder's 10 rules for successful leadership.

Chief Concern
David Lipschultz, Entrepreneur Magazine
How to decide when your company needs a CFO.


Advisory Boards

Building a Great Board
Large collection of resources, assembled by Inc. Magazine, on how to build and run a board that you can count on.

How Experienced Advisors Can Make a Big Difference
Rivka Tadjer, Startup Journal
Wall Street Journal Center for Entrepreneurs article explains why the most important task an entrepreneur faces in the throes of a start-up is finding the right advisers.

Choosing a Board of Directors
Short American Express Small Business Network article offers tips on putting together a board of directors.

Business 101: Building the Board
Jill Andresky Fraser, Inc. Magazine
A strong board of directors can make all the difference to a growth company. Here's how to draft one.


Attracting and Retaining Employees

How to Hire an Employee
Entrepreneur Magazine's comprehensive guide to hiring employees; includes information on finding and screening candidates, interviewing, benefits, and legal aspects of being an employer.

BusinessWeek Guide to 401k Plans

BusinessWeek Guide to Health Insurance

BusinessWeek Salary Wizard

 
     
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