Family businesses are a staple of our economy, so they're with us to stay. Here are some critical, and in some cases fatal, errors that a family business can make.
Monitoring cash balances is essential and withholding payments until the last moment may be necessary, but be careful: being slow to pay may alienate you from vendors.
Appearing on reality television might be one of the biggest breaks you can get for your small business. Here's what to know, and how to make it happen.
Setting up an online billing and payment system isn't just good for the environment. The convenience can speed up cash flow, an advantage for any business.
Deciding to uproot your business and go virtual can be very liberating, but there are a number of things to consider and account for before pulling the plug on your office space.
By understanding the expected value concept, and making realistic assessments of your odds of success, you can make better decisions about how to allocate limited resources.
Starting a business with your significant other can be immensely rewarding...and incredibly trying. Here's what to know before combining your career with your better half.
You are the master of your domain. And as a small business owner, your domain is nothing to sneeze at. So let’s make it a little easier by learning from other people's mistakes.
If your business has been growing but you've been reluctant to take on a new employee because of economic uncertainty, maybe recently enacted tax incentives will convince you to
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Expected Value: How to Play the Odds and Come Out Ahead
By understanding the expected value concept, and making realistic assessments of your odds of success, you can make better decisions about how to allocate limited resources.
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The Rise In Artisans: Global Lessons From A Local Movement
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Outsourcing Payroll: The Ins and Outs
Outsourcing your payroll to a company that can handle it for a fee can make sense and even save your business money on administrative costs.
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You are the master of your domain. And as a small business owner, your domain is nothing to sneeze at. So let’s make it a little easier by learning from other people's mistakes.
Customer Service Lessons from Nordstrom
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The HIRE Act: Incentives for Hiring Now
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