I think small business owners are the bravest people. They face a myriad of risks, any one of which can undermine the viability of their businesses. … Read more about Know Your Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Entrepreneurs Who Made the Revolution
It’s been 248 years since a group of men in Philadelphia signed the Declaration of Independence and started a revolution. The document was adopted on … Read more about Entrepreneurs Who Made the Revolution
Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How to Use Social Media to Grow Your Business
A few years ago, Adobe said content democratization is changing the business landscape, and this can be a big boost to small businesses. In the past, … Read more about Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How to Use Social Media to Grow Your Business
Are You Lucky? This Matters to Business Success
There are basically 4 factors that are necessary for business success: a good idea, sufficient capital to start up, hard work, and luck. Which factor … Read more about Are You Lucky? This Matters to Business Success
Business Lessons from My Dad
Father’s Day is a few days away and this day reminds me of the business lessons I learned from my dad at the dinner table each day while I was growing … Read more about Business Lessons from My Dad
5 Things to Know About Transportation Fringe Benefits
With more employees returning to the workplace and the cost of commuting on the rise, employers should consider helping to alleviate the commuting … Read more about 5 Things to Know About Transportation Fringe Benefits
Preparing for Disaster: Do It Now
The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1; the Pacific hurricane season for the eastern Pacific basin began May 15. Both run through November 30. … Read more about Preparing for Disaster: Do It Now
Growing Your Business by Spreading Out
Expansion is the aim of many small businesses. They don’t want to remain small, or at least as small as they started out, and want to increase … Read more about Growing Your Business by Spreading Out
Stagflation: What It Is and How to Survive It
From 1973 to 1982, the U.S. economy experienced stagflation, which is a period of high inflation combined with low economic growth. During this … Read more about Stagflation: What It Is and How to Survive It
5 New Federal Regulations and Your Business
Each year, about 3,000 to 4,500 new federal regulations are issued. They touch on numerous matters; not all affect small businesses, but many do. Ten … Read more about 5 New Federal Regulations and Your Business
Staying Positive: Why It’s Essential and How to Do It
According to the NFIB’s Small Business Economic Trends March 2024, small business optimism reached its lowest level since December 2012. One quarter … Read more about Staying Positive: Why It’s Essential and How to Do It
Mom CEOs and Work-Life Balance
Mother’s Day is a day to recognize the importance of moms; it became an official holiday in 1914. It’s also a good time to note that a number of … Read more about Mom CEOs and Work-Life Balance
Growing Your Business: Buying New Equipment and Machinery
As your business expands, you may need more “hardware” to outfit a growing staff or perform new or additional tasks for customers. The new items may … Read more about Growing Your Business: Buying New Equipment and Machinery
Cybersecurity Protections and Your Remote Workers
The prevalence of remote work, which grew substantially during the pandemic, is obviously not going away. In 2024, 65% of companies offer remote work … Read more about Cybersecurity Protections and Your Remote Workers
What’s the Circular Economy? How to Benefit?
April 22 is Earth Day, which started in 1970 as a day to raise awareness of environmental issues. This year’s theme for Earth Day is “Planet vs. … Read more about What’s the Circular Economy? How to Benefit?
