Stephanie's Biztalk posts

Former Employee Filing for Unemployment Benefits

Hello All,

I recently let an employee go for a number of reasons (including suspicion of fraud). Now, she is filing for unemployment benefits.

I just received a letter from Employment Security stating that my tax rate may increase as a result of her claim. They are giving me an opportunity to inform them of why she was fired and for a "Relief of Benefit Charges" to avoid the additional taxation.

I really don't think that I should be charged for her claim considering her complete abuse of my trust and the damage she has already inflicted on my business. However, I also don't want to deal with any hassle related to disputing her claim.

I already understand that it is in my best interest to consult an attorney, but......anyone have experience and/or advice about this?

Thanks in advance for your help.

-Stephanie

Not enough time to clean your home?

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Biznik Rocks!

I just spent about two hours creating profiles on other social networking sites such as LinkedIn and Zoodango because I want to increase my web presence and bring more traffic to my site. After my experience I just wanted to share my appreciation and congratulate Biznik on having the BEST site out there. It's just so easy to use and it looks great!

I promise that Lara and Dan didn't pay me off to post this! ;)

Can't find good help.....

Help! I've put out 3 help wanted ads for house cleaners and I can't find good help. I constantly get unworthy applicants, people who are too far away, or when I do find someone they've "just taken another job." I am offering a competitive wage and flexible hours. The ads are posted on Craigslist, but I don't know of any other good venue. This is obviously not working for me.

Has anyone encountered this that can offer me some advice? I just need someone normal, hardworking, and reliable. Is that too much to ask?

Thanks in advance for your help.

-Stephanie

Anyone know of a good accountant?

Hey everyone! I checked out the promotions area, but did not see any accountants. Does anyone know a good accountant that a very small business owner can afford?

Thanks in advance for any responses!

Hey There! I'm new to Biznik.

Hey Everyone,

Since I'm new to the scene I just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself to all of you.

My name is Stephanie Toler and I run a (very) small environmentally-friendly house cleaning service, Sage Clean. I started it about 4 months ago and I love it so much, I am considering trying to grow it.

After a few years of travel & excitement, I decided to go back to school full-time. I am still working on my undergrad in entrepreneurship at the University of Washington. I thought it would be a good idea to run my own business during this time so that I could get some experience using all of the new and interesting material I've been learning. I thought environmentally-friendly house cleaning would be a good way to get people thinking about the toxic chemicals they are putting into our waterways and all over their home.

I'm really looking forward to getting to know some of you. I've been eagerly looking around the site and have already signed up for a couple of events.

For those of you have made it this far in my post, thanks for taking a minute out of your day to get to know me a little bit! Take care everyone.

-Stephanie