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...
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....