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How To Decide Which Vendors Are Right For Your Small Business

The Hartford

Entering a relationship with a supplier or vendor is one of the most important decisions that you will make as a small business owner. After all, your vendor's performance can have a direct impact on both the efficiency and service quality... Continue

Will My Small Business Be Impacted If I Set a Minimum for Credit Card Purchases?

The Hartford

Does your small business require customers to meet a certain purchase minimum before they can pay with their credit cards? While this idea might seem like a practical way to offset the additional costs of credit card fees, it can actually... Continue

Should You Consider An Association Health Plan For Your Small Business?

The Hartford

Are you trying to find a more affordable alternative to your business's existing health plan? As the price of health insurance continues to rise, association health plans offer small business owners the opportunity to provide their... Continue

Are You Burned Out From Running Your Small Business? Here’s What To Do Differently

The Hartford

Every small business owner is bound to experience moments when they're tired of their work. However, in some cases, those feelings of exhaustion or disinterest might be more than just fatigue; they could be symptoms of burnout. So, what... Continue

Are Conferences Worth My Time As A Small Business Owner?

The Hartford

With the ever-mounting costs of running a startup, many small business owners find it difficult to justify the additional expenses of attending an industry conference, particularly when they have more pressing matters to attend to at the... Continue

What is “Brick and Click” and Why Is It Important For My Retail Store?

The Hartford

Are you ready to join the "brick and click" movement? For many years, the primary question among retail businesses has been whether to open a physical storefront or market themselves as a strictly online brand. Recently, however, it has... Continue

Is it Easier to Run an Online Business or Open a Physical Business?

The Hartford

Since the birth of online shopping, hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs have found themselves facing a “Bricks versus Clicks" dilemma of whether to open a physical or digital storefront for their small business. With each option... Continue

How Do I Determine the Cost of Each Employee?

The Hartford

They say that you can't put a price on good employees, but contrary to this popular adage, you as a small business owner need to make it your responsibility to understand how much you are actually investing in every one of your employees.... Continue

Which Vacation Policy is Right for My Small Business?

The Hartford

At first glance, offering an unlimited vacation policy may seem like an obvious way to attract and satisfy the employees of your small business. Recently, however, studies have proven that this level of freedom can actually... Continue