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
Your Travel Expenses While Away from Home
You can deduct travel costs while away from home in the pursuit of business. These costs include your lodging, meals (subject to a 50% limit), dry … Read more about Your Travel Expenses While Away from Home
Hiring? Yes, No, Maybe
Mark Twain said: “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” When it comes to what’s happening in jobs and small business, … Read more about Hiring? Yes, No, Maybe
Developing Leadership Qualities: Integrity and Honesty
With the college admissions scandal in the headlines, the issue of honesty and integrity in business couldn’t be more relevant. How you conduct … Read more about Developing Leadership Qualities: Integrity and Honesty
How to Gain Visibility on the Web
The Internet is a great place to showcase your company and conduct business. The trick is for potential customers to find you amid the millions of … Read more about How to Gain Visibility on the Web
Spring Cleaning: Have You Considered the Benefits for Your Business?
“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade,” said … Read more about Spring Cleaning: Have You Considered the Benefits for Your Business?
