National Small Business Week (May 5-11, 2019) is a time to honor the contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners to the U.S. As the … Read more about State of Small Business: Let’s Celebrate!
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
Borrowing: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
According to the March 2019 NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, more than half (51%) of owners reported that they weren’t interested in a loan. … Read more about Borrowing: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
It’s a Balancing Act: Managing Your Employees and the Workplace
As a business owner, you have to balance your vision for your business with handling employees. You may want employees to behave in certain ways to … Read more about It’s a Balancing Act: Managing Your Employees and the Workplace
Association Health Plans (AHPs): Where They Stand Now
One of the key issues for small businesses is how to pay for health coverage for employees. These employers want to offer coverage to their staff to … Read more about Association Health Plans (AHPs): Where They Stand Now
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
Can Good Business Decisions Have Negative Consequences?
Decision making, according to BusinessDictionary, is the thought process of selecting a logical choice from the available options. Business owners … Read more about Can Good Business Decisions Have Negative Consequences?
Everything You Need to Know about Summer Interns
Now is the time that businesses typically seek out summer interns. If you are thinking of doing this, be sure you know the benefits and burdens that … Read more about Everything You Need to Know about Summer Interns
How to Get Your Name in Lights: Branding Strategies You Can Use
You may have the best product or service, but if customers don’t know who you are or what you stand for, you’re lost. Here’s where branding comes in. … Read more about How to Get Your Name in Lights: Branding Strategies You Can Use
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?
How to Craft a Good Company Driving Policy
It seems that today, just about everything involving your business needs a special policy. This includes driving on company business. Having a vehicle … Read more about How to Craft a Good Company Driving Policy
