November 11 is Veterans Day and October 31 through November 4, 2022, was National Veterans Small Business Week. According to the SBA, veterans own … Read more about Veterans as Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
How Important Is ESG to Small Businesses?
How does your company measure up when it comes to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance? For publicly-traded corporations, ESG is a … Read more about How Important Is ESG to Small Businesses?
5 Ways Intelligent Automation Will Benefit Your Employees
Intelligent automation is already a powerful force in our everyday lives. Computers remember our passwords, phones are starting to use facial … Read more about 5 Ways Intelligent Automation Will Benefit Your Employees
Lining Up Your Employee Benefits Programs for 2023
Bank of America’s 2022 Workplace Benefits Report found employers play an important role in their employees’ financial wellness. Employees are stressed … Read more about Lining Up Your Employee Benefits Programs for 2023
The Importance of Positivity and Your Business
There’s a lot to be concerned about today—inflation, high interest rates, labor challenges (the inability to find and keep good employees, plus quiet … Read more about The Importance of Positivity and Your Business
Politics in the Workplace: Policies and Practicalities for 2022
It seems that just about everything is political. With the mid-term elections fast approaching, there are strong feelings that are being expressed on … Read more about Politics in the Workplace: Policies and Practicalities for 2022
Startup Ideas: 5 Branding Ideas for Positive Results
When you think of a business’ “brand,” which one stands out to you? Is it a company, such as Apple or Nike, with familiar logos and slogans? Is it … Read more about Startup Ideas: 5 Branding Ideas for Positive Results
Configuring Your Work Arrangements
Mandatory lockdowns during the pandemic forced many businesses into remote work arrangements. Now, many employers have continued this type of work … Read more about Configuring Your Work Arrangements
Start Your Year-End Planning Now—Part 2
Year-end tax planning is always challenging due to uncertainties. Will your projected profit (or loss) for 2022 wind up as such? What will 2023 bring? … Read more about Start Your Year-End Planning Now—Part 2
Start Your Year-End Planning Now—Part 1
It’s never too early to think ahead, so now—the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2022—is a great time to begin year-end planning. The goal of this … Read more about Start Your Year-End Planning Now—Part 1
Repair or Replace? That Is the Question!
When you have machines that are continually breaking down, do you fix them or get new ones? When your vehicle experiences problems on a regular basis, … Read more about Repair or Replace? That Is the Question!
10 Ideas for Avoiding Waste
Benjamin Franklin said it best: “Waste neither time nor money, but make the best use of both. Without industry and frugality, nothing will do, and … Read more about 10 Ideas for Avoiding Waste
New and More Effective Ways Startups Can Successfully Use AI Features
We are in the 21st century right now and artificial intelligence is more than simply a trendy term. Small and medium businesses, startups, and … Read more about New and More Effective Ways Startups Can Successfully Use AI Features
Profile of Small Businesses in the U.S. in 2022
Each year the SBA’s Office of Advocacy releases a Small Business Profile showing information about small businesses in each of the states, U.S. … Read more about Profile of Small Businesses in the U.S. in 2022
Less Is More in Recessionary Times
The saying “less is more” is attributed to Lugwig Mies Van Der Rohe, one the founders of modern architecture. He promoted simplicity of design. The … Read more about Less Is More in Recessionary Times
