Follow @BarbaraWeltman A century ago, businesses' contract with workers was simple: Workers put in a certain number of hours (albeit what would be … Read more about Business as Benefactor to Workers and Government
5 Business Practices That Make You Look Small
Even though you're a small business, you don't want to act small. If you want the public to view you as one of the big boys, act like it by avoiding … Read more about 5 Business Practices That Make You Look Small
Don’t Waste Your Time and Effort
Follow @BarbaraWeltman As business owners, we’re busy people and must make every minute, and every dollar, count. We know that certain business … Read more about Don’t Waste Your Time and Effort
9/11 Is a Current Event
Follow @barbaraweltman While the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon happened 13 years ago, it’s not ancient history. With what’s … Read more about 9/11 Is a Current Event
How Much Money Does It Take to Start a Business in America Today?
With Labor Day behind us, some people may be thinking that being a worker is not as rewarding as being a business owner. They may also be asking … Read more about How Much Money Does It Take to Start a Business in America Today?
How to Care for an Aging Parent While Running a Business
Many small business owners have the responsibility of caring for an elderly parent while at the same time running a business. According to … Read more about How to Care for an Aging Parent While Running a Business
A Minimum Wage Increase and Small Business
The federal government raised the minimum wage that federal contractors must pay to its workers and the Administration is pushing for a national … Read more about A Minimum Wage Increase and Small Business
Small Business and Politics
A recent Manta survey had some interesting results about the political views of small business owners: 32% believe the Republican party to be the … Read more about Small Business and Politics
Great Advice to Run Your Business By
I’ve been in business for a long time and over the years I’ve received wonderful advice from some respected people. I’ve followed this advice and feel … Read more about Great Advice to Run Your Business By
Attention Franchisees: Who’s in Charge?
The National Relations Board (NLRB) started in the Great Depression as a government board to protect the rights of employees to collectively bargain … Read more about Attention Franchisees: Who’s in Charge?
