Every year on Thanksgiving I like to focus my blog on gratitude because I have so much to be grateful for. Gratitude is defined as “the quality of … Read more about Gratitude on this Thanksgiving
Planning an Office Holiday Party?
In the depths of the recession not too long ago, expenditures on a holiday party were nixed. Today, the holiday party is back. Last year, about 80% of … Read more about Planning an Office Holiday Party?
How Healthy Are Wellness Programs?
Wellness programs can enable employees to lose weight, stop smoking, learn about health risks, and more. So it’s a great idea for employers to … Read more about How Healthy Are Wellness Programs?
The Question of Boredom Isn’t Boring
A recent survey from OfficeTeam found some astounding statistics regarding boredom in the workplace: Professionals said they were bored on … Read more about The Question of Boredom Isn’t Boring
Opioid Crisis and Small Business
It seems no family, no community, and no business is untouched by the opioid crisis. HHS reports that in 2015 there were more than 70,000 deaths and … Read more about Opioid Crisis and Small Business
Get Small Business Health Insurance Fast
This is a sponsored post by UnitedHealthcare. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Buying health coverage is increasingly important in this tight … Read more about Get Small Business Health Insurance Fast
Big Data and Small Business
According to Dictionary.com, big data is consists of “billions or trillions of records that are so vast and complex that they require new and powerful … Read more about Big Data and Small Business
Sharing Good Ideas
When I started Big Ideas for Small Business, Inc. more than 17 years ago, it was for the purpose of publishing information for small business owners. … Read more about Sharing Good Ideas
New Way to Shop for Health Care Coverage
This is a sponsored post by UnitedHealthcare. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The status of the Affordable Care Act is up in the air and … Read more about New Way to Shop for Health Care Coverage
Cost-Free Discounts and Rewards for Employees
If you can give your employees a benefit that doesn’t cost you anything, wouldn’t you do it? Owners should check on discounts and rewards that can … Read more about Cost-Free Discounts and Rewards for Employees
5 Actions to Take Now for the Holidays
While wreathes, mistletoe, and menorahs may seem a long way off, businesses should be gearing up now for the holiday season. Kiplinger is predicting … Read more about 5 Actions to Take Now for the Holidays
Disaster Brings Loss — Rebuilding Brings Benefits
September is National Preparedness Month, so on the heels of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria it seems appropriate to review what disasters mean to … Read more about Disaster Brings Loss — Rebuilding Brings Benefits
Terminology to Know
We’re living in an age of information overload, with large amounts of new information continually being created and bombarding us. Alan Toffler said … Read more about Terminology to Know
Capitalizing on Special Events like the Solar Eclipse
The solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, which is visible in much of the U.S., is a special event. It doesn’t happen every day. This type of eclipse … Read more about Capitalizing on Special Events like the Solar Eclipse
Transparency and Your Business Practices
Transparency in business means operating in such a way that everyone knows what’s happening. With social media, it’s virtually impossible not to be … Read more about Transparency and Your Business Practices
