It takes more to get ahead in a company than just doing the basics. “Simply meeting expectations is not enough if you want to get ahead,”...
Throughout early childhood and beyond, we’re told not to talk about anyone behind their back. That’s gossip and gossip is bad. But, is all gossip bad?...
Two tax credits make it more affordable to accommodate disabled workers in small business. According to Small Business Trends, The Disabled Access Credit guarantees a credit...
Small business accelerators and incubators can provide crucial help to new and growing small businesses in the form of support, direction, and funding, according to Inc....
Dreaming of starting a business? Wondering what it takes to make it as an entrepreneur? While there’s no one tried-and-true recipe, here are five qualities that...
For a festive and confident holiday, follow the etiquette of gift-giving in the office, according to U.S. News. Traditionally, employees don’t buy a gift for their...
A previous employer can and will discuss your performance on the job, so be honest in interviews and stay positive when you are applying for a...
Held the third week in November every year since 2008, Global Entrepreneurship Week is touted as “a celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch...
Working longer hours doesn’t create better results, according to Morten Hansen of the University of California, Berkley. Early in his career, Hansen believed that working 90...
You can gain more respect in your area of expertise by using a few basic strategies, according to Entrepreneur Magazine. Start by narrowing your field of...
It is typical for a small business to have some ownership transfer or sale during its lifetime, and it is crucial to know the differences between...
Managing payroll for a small business can be a complicated and expensive task, but new online payroll solutions are available that can bridge the gap for...
More than half of workers aren’t using all of their vacation days, according to Fortune magazine. In 2016, 54 percent of employees let go of 662...
Success requires a balance of being tough on yourself with a capacity for self-compassion, according to Entrepreneur Magazine. Becoming too tough on yourself can lead to...
She drives to work, gets stuck in a traffic jam. She arrives at work and needs a cup of coffee, but gets waylaid by a friend...
According to United States Census Bureau employment data from 2014, of the 6,795,015 small businesses with employees, 2,894,288 have four or less employees. Some stay that...
Metrics are a powerful tool for measuring the wellbeing of your business. Many small business owners, however, focus on the number of page “likes” or “followers”...
Whether your small business has one or 60 employees, your leadership skills can mean the difference between failure and success. According to Josh King, SCORE mentor...
Physical inactivity, especially sitting for long periods, has been linked to increased mortality rates second only to smoking, according to research from the American College of...
With so many responsibilities to tend to as a small business owner, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and fall short on what you want to accomplish....
Starting and managing a small business requires paying attention to multiple areas of responsibility. Accounting, marketing, operations, sales, customer service…and the list goes on. Rarely do...
According to the Direct Marketing Association, the typical ROI (return on investment) for email marketing is about 4,300 percent. With that kind of effectiveness, it’s definitely...
Most seasoned business professionals agree that networking is an incredibly significant part of their success, but many people just starting out have not grasped the importance...
Besides sharing your industry expertise on your own website, submitting guest blog posts and articles to other respected websites can boost awareness of your business and...
As many as 58 percent of workers say that they would give up a percentage of their pay in exchange for more time off during the...
Despite the fact that meetings are ubiquitous in the business world, much of the time spent in them ends up being wasted through distractions and lost...
Social media gives small businesses an interactive way to connect with prospects and customers, yet many businesses still struggle with building relationships via the platforms they’re...
Smartphone technology has begun to catch up with the power of modern-day PCs, and in many cases, they can be used as a substitute given the...
According to Hubspot, B2B marketers who use blogs receive 67% more leads than those who do not. Also noteworthy: companies who blog, providing relevant content, receive...
As a small business owner, differentiating your company from your competition is essential. Naturally, your business name, tagline, product names, logo, etc. play a big part...