There are a lot of confusing statistics about the gig economy … the realm of workers for Uber, TaskRabbit, Upwork, or themselves. According to a … Read more about Is This the End of the Gig Economy?
Watching the Clock
The old saying that timing is everything has great significance for your business. It governs performance deadlines, tax filings, statutes of … Read more about Watching the Clock
A Bad Apple in Your Business?
Recently a physician in a good medical practice in my area was convicted of 5 counts of federal drug charges, and it got me to thinking about what … Read more about A Bad Apple in Your Business?
Superwoman: Just in the Comics or in Your Life?
DC Comics introduced the character of Superwoman in the 1940s. Since then she has come to be Superman’s female counterpart, fighting evil and holding … Read more about Superwoman: Just in the Comics or in Your Life?
Sacrifices of Small Business Owners
TSheets by QuickBooks surveyed small business owners for National Small Business Week and found that they (and their families) make personal … Read more about Sacrifices of Small Business Owners
Humor in the Workplace
“Humor Is Serious Business” is the title of an article that appeared last year in a Stanford Business Graduate School publication and it really hit … Read more about Humor in the Workplace
5 Things to Know About Business Travel
April 24, 2018, is the first ever National Business Traveler Day launched by Upside, a service for the DIY business traveler, and 23 other leading … Read more about 5 Things to Know About Business Travel
Data Breaches of Small Businesses
According to Verizon’s 2018 Data Breach Investigations Report (11th Edition), there were over 53,000 incidents and 2,216 confirmed data breaches. Of … Read more about Data Breaches of Small Businesses
Disruptive Thinking for Your Business
Winston Churchill said, “Kites rise highest against the wind—not with it.” For businesses to succeed in a big way, owners need to use disruptive … Read more about Disruptive Thinking for Your Business
What’s Your Privacy Policy?
Facebook has recently come under government scrutiny with lawmakers and the Federal Trade Commission demanding that the company explain its privacy … Read more about What’s Your Privacy Policy?
What to Do about Social Media Cyber Vandalism
Social media cyber vandalism occurs when someone takes control of your social media platforms, such as Facebook or Twitter and uses it to misdirect … Read more about What to Do about Social Media Cyber Vandalism
Spring Cleaning for Your Business
Now that Spring has arrived, it’s a good time to clean house. This action can make you more efficient and save you money as well. Spring cleaning for … Read more about Spring Cleaning for Your Business
The State of Women-Owned Businesses
March is Women’s History Month and a good time to reflect on how women are doing in business. According to American Express’ 2017 State of Women-Owned … Read more about The State of Women-Owned Businesses
Perks Matter
Perks are short for perquisites, which Merriam-Webster defines as “a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages.” According … Read more about Perks Matter
Celebrations in the Workplace
Birthdays, promotions, retirements … there’s always an occasion to celebrate. There are some compelling reasons for companies to encourage these … Read more about Celebrations in the Workplace
