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
5 Business Myths Debunked
According to the Google dictionary, a myth is a widely held but false belief or idea. In my view, myths persist because there is an element of truth … Read more about 5 Business Myths Debunked
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly about Getting Paid in Cryptocurrency
The financial markets are all abuzz about cryptocurrency. But as a small business, should you be accepting payment in this virtual currency? A growing … Read more about The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly about Getting Paid in Cryptocurrency
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?
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
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Is Changing How We Do Business
Following enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, there’s been much public discussion about tax rate changes, the 20%qualified business deduction for … Read more about How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Is Changing How We Do Business
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
What to Do with Your Company’s Money
“Don’t tell me where your priorities are. Show me where you spend your money and I’ll tell you what they are.” James W. Frick (VP at the University of … Read more about What to Do with Your Company’s Money
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
Does Your Business Have the Flu?
A business can’t get the flu -- only people can. And this flu season has been a doozy so far and isn’t expected to subside anytime soon. There have … Read more about Does Your Business Have the Flu?
Current Wall Street Employment Practices that Main Street Should Note
Unemployment is at record lows, the job participation rate is the best it’s been in years, and companies large and small are competing for workers to … Read more about Current Wall Street Employment Practices that Main Street Should Note
Tax Preparation Challenges for Small Businesses
According to survey results from Staples, more than half of small business owners view tax preparation as complicated and, surprisingly, nearly 50% … Read more about Tax Preparation Challenges for Small Businesses
New Business Books for You
As I’ve quoted before: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest” (Benjamin Franklin). With this in mind, I want to tell you about some new … Read more about New Business Books for You
Looking Back on Build Your Business Radio
The final broadcast of my radio show was this month, closing out 10 years of hosting a podcast on wsRadio called Build Your Business and then the … Read more about Looking Back on Build Your Business Radio
5 Lessons from Big Retailers
Just because you’re a small retailer doesn’t mean you have to act small. Large retailers have adopted certain practices that small retailers should … Read more about 5 Lessons from Big Retailers
