Running a business is a rewarding career path. Entrepreneurs continually grow as their companies evolve to meet market changes and technological … Read more about Applying Innovator Habits to Everyday Business Challenges
What Your Business Can Do to Remember Our Veterans
Veterans Day is November 11, a day to remember all of our veterans. It is a federal holiday and is recognized in all 50 states other than Wisconsin. … Read more about What Your Business Can Do to Remember Our Veterans
It Pays To Be Small: 6 Tax Rules To Know
When it comes to federal income tax law, there’s an advantage to being a small business. Certain tax breaks only apply to businesses that meet the … Read more about It Pays To Be Small: 6 Tax Rules To Know
5 Smart Payment Strategies for Growing Small Businesses
Running a small business today? Then you know payments can make or break your success. Doesn't matter if you're managing a corner store or launching … Read more about 5 Smart Payment Strategies for Growing Small Businesses
Three E’s for a Great Business: Ethics, Etiquette, Equality
Maybe my perspective is "old school," but I think minimum requirements for running any business is to do it ethically, ensure that etiquette is … Read more about Three E’s for a Great Business: Ethics, Etiquette, Equality
Inside the Business of Care: Building Sustainable Teams
The healthcare industry is one of the most complex and demanding sectors in the modern economy. It balances human compassion with operational … Read more about Inside the Business of Care: Building Sustainable Teams
Scaling Your Business with Valuable Local Networking Efforts
Remember the old expression “it’s not what you know but who you know”? There’s a lot of truth in it. Whether your business is on Main Street or the … Read more about Scaling Your Business with Valuable Local Networking Efforts
Is Revenue-Based Financing a Serious Option for You?
Access to capital remains a big problem for many small businesses today. According to Goldman Sachs, “Among small business owners who have applied for … Read more about Is Revenue-Based Financing a Serious Option for You?
Questions to Ask Before You Hire Business Brokers
If you’re intending to buy or sell your company, utilizing business brokers is a game-changer. Brokers are middlemen who assist in the transfer of … Read more about Questions to Ask Before You Hire Business Brokers
5 Ideas to Help you Make a Budget Now for 2026
Now that we’re in the fourth quarter of 2025, it’s time to make a preliminary budget for 2026. You’ll likely have to tweak it on a regular basis as … Read more about 5 Ideas to Help you Make a Budget Now for 2026
How to Use Government Sample Forms to Simplify Compliance
You know that the IRS requires taxpayers to cross their t’s and dot their i’s. Other federal departments and agencies do so as well. Small business … Read more about How to Use Government Sample Forms to Simplify Compliance
Eight Games to Make Sales Skills Training Fun
Sales training is necessary for cultivating the skills it takes to negotiate, communicate, and engage with customers. But it tends to be a dull, … Read more about Eight Games to Make Sales Skills Training Fun
Confessions of a Logophile and Keys to Better Communication
A logophile is a lover of words, and that describes me. I read many books a month and am in multiple book clubs. I’ve transitioned from turning pages … Read more about Confessions of a Logophile and Keys to Better Communication
What to Do About Employees with Disabilities
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Why is this important to know? The CDC says that 28.7% of adults in the U.S. (about 70 … Read more about What to Do About Employees with Disabilities
The Enduring Power of Business Holiday Cards
Holiday cards have long been a symbol of warmth and tradition, but they’re not just for friends and family. Businesses are now part of the ritual too … Read more about The Enduring Power of Business Holiday Cards
