Follow @BarbaraWeltman While few keep them, it doesn’t stop us from making them every year. Here are my five favorites. (This is adapted from an … Read more about Five New Year’s Resolutions
Good Wishes
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Today is a federal holiday in the U.S. and a religious holiday for many people around the world. It’s a time to express good … Read more about Good Wishes
Heed Minimum Wage Rules or Else
That was the message from Labor Secretary Perez in a December 4 speech at the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department of … Read more about Heed Minimum Wage Rules or Else
Social Media in Hiring Decisions
Follow @BarbaraWeltman You may be able to discover the “real” person applying for a job with you by viewing the person’s postings on social media … Read more about Social Media in Hiring Decisions
The Sharing Economy — What It Means to Your Business
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Technology has enabled people to share homes (Airbnb), rides (e.g., Lyft, Sidecar, cars (e.g., RelayRides, Getaround), … Read more about The Sharing Economy — What It Means to Your Business
Being Grateful: A Business Perspective
Follow @BarbaraWeltman On this Thanksgiving Day, there are many things to be grateful for. Family, friends, good health, and freedom top my list. … Read more about Being Grateful: A Business Perspective
Net Neutrality: For It or Agin’ It?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman There’s been a lot of media attention lately to the issue of net neutrality. Essentially, net neutrality means that Internet … Read more about Net Neutrality: For It or Agin’ It?
5 Financial and Tax Planning Things to Do Right Now
Follow @BarbaraWeltman The clock is ticking and the year is winding down. Don’t let December 31 take you by surprise. Act now to solidify your … Read more about 5 Financial and Tax Planning Things to Do Right Now
Let’s Talk Federal Regulations
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Red tape can be a nightmare, right? But it may be scarier to see how regulations are made. That’s my view after taking part in … Read more about Let’s Talk Federal Regulations
Preparing Your Workplace for Flu Season
Follow @BarbaraWeltman October is the start of the flu season, which generally runs through March. Steps you take now can go a long way in creating … Read more about Preparing Your Workplace for Flu Season
Economy Better but Small Businesses Aren’t Hiring
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Various economic indicators continue to show that the U.S. economy is getting stronger: GDP is up, unemployment claims are … Read more about Economy Better but Small Businesses Aren’t Hiring
It’ll Never Happen to You, But What if it Does?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Dramatic traumatic events, like the Oklahoma beheading at the Vaughn Foods front office on September 25, is not likely to … Read more about It’ll Never Happen to You, But What if it Does?
Should You Sign a Business Associate Agreement?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman No, this isn’t a contract to do business with another firm. It is an acknowledgment you may be asked to sign if you do … Read more about Should You Sign a Business Associate Agreement?
Business as Benefactor to Workers and Government
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
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
