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...
One of the most important administrative responsibilities small business owners face is keeping accurate and current records. Not only is it critical for assessing opportunities and...
The ordinary investor doesn’t consider fees when weighing mutual and index funds. This is a problem because as NerdWallet explains, these charges can dig deeply into...
Key to any successful business is being staffed with the field’s top talent. Small business owners understand this, but their small budgets may limit their efforts....
Most Americans took a couple of years worth of credits in a secondary language class in high school or college, but according to the Library of...
You’ve heard it or felt it in many ways. Rejection comes when you didn’t get the job or sell the product, lost a love, or weren’t...
Entrepreneurs and investors talk about hoping to see a hockey stick (period of great growth) on a sales chart. The big uptick is hard to get,...
Running a successful business centered on doing something you love is the dream of many entrepreneurs. What could be more gratifying than making a living sharing...
Start-ups are glamorous and working for one confers just a bit of the sparkle and some fantastic opportunities. That is, if the company performs well. The...
In May, IBM began calling its remote workers back to regional offices in a reversal of the dramatic changes the company has made in the last...
After decades of touting its anytime, anywhere remote workforce, IBM is starting to bring workers back into the office. About 40 percent of IBM’s 380,000 employees...
When the editors of Fortune asked the CEOs of large companies to reveal the best advice they had ever been given, they received some interesting answers....
The Business Model Canvas is an entrepreneurial tool that enables you to visualize, design, and reinvent your business model. Swiss business theorist and author Alexander Osterwalder...
ADVENTURE RACING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS HEADED TO WYOMING First time in the United States FRONT ROYAL, VA — For the first time in its 16-year history the...
FRONT ROYAL, VA – How would you improve your community with just $10? That’s the question Front Royal Federal Credit Union seeks to answer through its...
CNBC recently released a list of private companies in which forward-thinking ideas have led to disruption in the industries in which they operate. Called the Disruptor...
Rather than building a small business from the ground up, buying an existing company offers the opportunity to move along the path to entrepreneurship more quickly....
Getting paid is becoming increasingly easier for small business merchants thanks to an array of internet-enabled options for consumers. Apple Pay Anything related to Apple seems...
According to the United States Small Business Administration, small businesses comprise 97.7 percent of United States firms that export products and services to other countries. In...
For personal issues, should you talk to the boss or send an email? Angiela Herbers, a consultant for financial planning firms, recommends in-person conversations about personal...
Recent changes to financial regulations have helped to bring private company startup investing to the masses. According to Time Magazine, only accredited investors — those with...
Landing that new account or client can bring feelings of elation. It’s likely that to land a client you’ll have to make a great presentation. Here...
As the owner of a small business, there may be times you, or your staff, will have to travel. Naturally, the costs of your travels will...
Small business owners continue to be very optimistic about future economic growth, according to a recent industry survey. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released...
While loans can provide startup businesses with funding, there is another source of funds that might be available in some cases. Venture capitalists and angel investors...
It’s the ultimate in uncertainty. What if you land a great new job, show up, and no one notices? No one has bothered to find you...
Most people have heard the story of Thomas Edison and his brilliant invention of the light bulb. According to the tale, Edison went through 1,000 failures...
Baby boomers who are downsizing have a great opportunity to sell to Millennials who are upsizing. But the younger folks do want different things in their...
Back in the days of the old and wild west, poker became a popular saloon game. It also became a problem because poker players thought little...
One of the promises President Trump made before he was elected was to tackle family caregiving costs. Americans have seen their incomes squeezed by the skyrocketing...