Companies have been experimenting with shorter work days for at least a decade and, despite announcements that the 40-hour week is dead, there have been mixed...
Since 1938, the official work week has been 40 hours. That was a triumph for workers laboring 12 to 16 hours a day. The labor motto...
Press releases remain among the most effective ways to generate awareness of your small business and its products and services. Media outlets may reproduce a press...
Live video streaming has become one of the most powerful ways to forge stronger connections with customers. Apps like Facebook Live, Instagram Stories, Snapchat Stories, YouTube...
Here is an old quote from Woody Allen that has entered the realm of Respected Axioms. It’s a reminder that progress requires action. Allen said that...
Starting a business isn’t for the faint of heart. Being your own boss offers rewards—and plenty of challenges as well. Transitioning from working for someone else...
So many people talk about professionalism as if it is a suit you put on. In fact, professionalism is just shorthand for being a respectful, skilled,...
For any startup to succeed, achieving product/market fit is among the most vital of goals. But verifying that your product meets a strong market need and...
Somebody has to do it, and that somebody could turn out to be you. When you are assigned a project or task that seems unimportant or...
Embracing the help of a SCORE business mentor offers many advantages to entrepreneurs. Whether you’re in the early stages of exploring a business idea or already...
OSHA has rolled back some of its detailed reporting on workplace fatalities, a move that has been backed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce which thought...
If Pokemon Go didn’t bring people walking into retail Pokestops, new games on the horizon just might. Augmented Reality games like Pokemon Go get people out...
Anyone that has their finger on the pulse of technology and finance has at some point encountered virtual currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum and seen their...
A business plan is not only important for starting your business, it’s also an indispensable tool for helping you manage and grow your business. Your business...
Anyone who has used a computer for long has likely encountered a PDF file. The ubiquitous file type is a must-have for exchanging files. According to...
Business networking groups are not just for socializing; they can actually give you access to people with new ideas and strategies. Groups are becoming more niche...
In today’s modern economy it might sound a little old fashioned to think of typing speed as an in-demand skill for job applicants. Although technology has...
Going from “employee” to being your own boss brings some significant changes professionally and personally. One of the most significant to become accustomed to is no...
Hiring a consultant is not a decision to be made lightly. There is a consultant for everything and choosing one could be not only difficult, but...
Going into business is heavy with financial risk but, once in business, natural disasters or unforeseen problems can create catastrophe. Fire ranks high as a potentially...
Your business success depends on many factors. Managing your money well and understanding your finances are two of the most critical. Unless you are an accountant...
The devastation left by Hurricane Harvey is a good reminder to small business owners that preparing for disaster is essential. Catastrophic hurricanes claim close to 40...
Money talks to small business and one credit card company is speaking loudly. Earlier this year Visa unveiled a campaign to encourage small business food service...
Everyone knows what it means to specialize in a particular field but it might not be as common to think about what it means to be...
The business structure you choose for your startup will affect your company from a legal standpoint, and it will have an impact on your taxes, as...
Wham-O, the business Arthur Melin and friend Richard Knerr started in 1948, was based on a slingshot that could shoot food up to a hunter’s falcons....
As your small business grows, you will find you can’t do everything on your own. To obtain the help you need, you can choose to outsource...
Although society is increasingly casual, formal standards of behavior enable people to work happily together. In short, manners count. Here’s how: Clothing: In a survey of...
Everyone considers leaving their current job at some point. In fact, according to CNN, millennials will average four job changes before the age of 32. Those...
Raising kids of the 20-something generation has been all about raising their self-esteem. Parents praised, soccer coaches gave every player a trophy, and instead of naming...