What does "business etiquette" mean? Business etiquette is an umbrella term that includes not only business manners in the workplace (including … Read more about Business Etiquette 101
What Are ARPs and How Do they Work?
The U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule that will expand accessibility of affordable retirement plans to small businesses. The rule, which … Read more about What Are ARPs and How Do they Work?
10 Things to Know about Bonus Depreciation
To run your business efficiently, you need good equipment and machinery. You may want to add to or replace what you have now. Newer versions usually … Read more about 10 Things to Know about Bonus Depreciation
Are You Engaged in Social Entrepreneurship?
What is social entrepreneurship? According to Shopify, social entrepreneurship is doing business for a social cause. It could be called altruistic … Read more about Are You Engaged in Social Entrepreneurship?
Can You Make Workers Sign Non-Compete Agreements?
A non-compete agreement is a contract between a company and an employee, barring the employee from “competing” with the company when he or she leaves … Read more about Can You Make Workers Sign Non-Compete Agreements?
Getting Out of Your Commercial Lease
So, you’re in an office that no longer suits your needs: the space is too large, too small, inaccessible to public transportation, or for any other … Read more about Getting Out of Your Commercial Lease
Developing Leadership Qualities: Empathy
Empathy is defined as the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and … Read more about Developing Leadership Qualities: Empathy
Entrepreneurs Who Made the Revolution
It’s been 243 years since a group of men in Philadelphia signed the Declaration of Independence and started a revolution. Most of these 56 men were … Read more about Entrepreneurs Who Made the Revolution
What Business Books to Read this Summer
"Reading is everything. Reading makes me feel like I've accomplished something, learned something, become a better person. Reading makes me smarter." … Read more about What Business Books to Read this Summer
What Your Employees Really Want
Being in a tight labor market as now exists requires employers to find ways to keep employees satisfied and loyal. Unfortunately, this isn’t an … Read more about What Your Employees Really Want
Hiring Your Child for the Summer
If you put your own child on the payroll full time for the summer or even part time throughout the school year, there are a number of valuable … Read more about Hiring Your Child for the Summer
Developing Leadership Qualities: Decision-Making
Decision-making is an action that a leader takes every day in running a business, but there are harder decisions to be made in the face of a problem … Read more about Developing Leadership Qualities: Decision-Making
The Story of Being Hacked
According to SiteLock, website attacks on small businesses rose by 59% in 2018, averaging 62 attacks per day. Now BigIdeasForSmallBusiness.com is a … Read more about The Story of Being Hacked
Crafting a Social Media Policy and Practice Guide
According to a survey from Visual Objects, 38% of small businesses don’t have social media accounts, although another 22% plan to have them. Have … Read more about Crafting a Social Media Policy and Practice Guide
Long Working Hours Can Be a Trap: How to Get Free
As singer/songwriter Jim Croce wrote many years ago, “There never seems to be enough time to do the things you want to do.” With business growth … Read more about Long Working Hours Can Be a Trap: How to Get Free
