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Xconomy, the online technology publication, posted an interesting article today regarding Series A funding.  I highly recommend you read the entire article  and spend some time playing with the online financial ... Continue Reading »

In the November 16, 2009 Business Week, there was an interesting article suggesting that the high unemployment rate was scaring employees in to staying put until the economy turned around.

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Engaging Gen Y's in a Tough Economy

Many Gen Y's were raised with soccer on Monday, piano on Tuesday, language immersion on Wednesday, art on Thursday, and community service on Friday.  They are multi-taskers extraordinaire who expect every moment to be well spent with enriching experiences.

Clients have told me that ... Continue Reading »

Swift HR Solutions is proud to be a sponsor of the Pacific Nortwest Clean Tech Open. The Clean Tech  Open is based ... Continue Reading »

Owner, Volunteer, Employee or Contractor?  Does it Matter?

I'm often asked – "It's okay not to pay ourselves until we obtain funding, right?"  Or "I don't have to pay someone who wants to volunteer for my company just for the experience, right?"  I also have been told "I don't have to worry about overtime, ... Continue Reading »

The first session of the Financial Boot Camp, sponsored by Swift HR Solutions, was a huge success! The attendees left with a better understanding of what the numbers are saying, how to utilize them to improve their businesses, and to top if off not ... Continue Reading »

Fortune magazine recently ran an article on just what an entrepreneur in the US looks like.  According to the article, "Bill Gates. Steve Jobs. FedEx's Fred Smith. The image of the entrepreneur as whiz kid has serious currency in American business lore. But according to a new study from the Kauffman Foundation, a Kansas City think tank ... Continue Reading »

According to a recent report from Cooley, Godward, Kronish, LLP the future is a bit brighter for companies out looking for Venture funding.  The data revealed that the median for pre-money valuations has increased slightly and the report also pointed ... Continue Reading »

Top 10 Lessons in Starting Companies and Commercializing Technologies, from UW Panel

Eric Hal Schwartz 8/3/09

A group of about 40 Taiwanese ... Continue Reading »

Leading and Managing Organization Change and Transition
By: Bob Burgess, Burgess Consulting

As a leader, how often have you experienced resistance to a change when you are attempting to make improvements?   Even in cases where ... Continue Reading »

The Healthy Families Act: Another Burden For Small Employers?
By: Devora Lindeman
Senior Counsel for HR Compliance & Consulting with Greenwald Doherty LLP



Are we ready for Congress to require that employers provide paid sick days to all employees? Five states (New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Hawaii and ... Continue Reading »

According to a study recently published by Ceridian, a global business services company, and sponsored by the American Payroll Association (APA), outsourcing is becoming a more appealing and relevant solutions for companies of all sizes. As many as 2/3 of the 1500 respondents said they were either outsourcing more or the same as they were five ... Continue Reading »

We thought you might find this article interesting, in light of the rising cost of  health insurance for all companies, regardless of their size.  While the company profiled in the article, "Continue Reading »

How to Avoid Hiring Mistakes and Select Top Performers
by John Vlastelica, Managing Director, Recruiting Toolbox, Inc.

Whether you're an emerging small company or a large technology leader, every hire counts...especially in this economy, where headcount is so precious. So, what should you focus on to...

Turmoil over the continued viability of the venture capital business model, coupled with a maturing collegiality among angel investors, has created an interesting and challenging dynamic for potential entrepreneurs, one that could have implications for economic recovery.
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