Should You Let Someone Else Run Your Business?
A recent study from researchers at Duke, Vanderbilt, and Harvard Universities took a look at entrepreneurs who started their own…
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Is Your Small Business in One of the 10 Worst Industries?
Sageworks is a research firm that provides financial analysis, industry data, and risk management solutions for private company CFOs, accountants,…
Sleeping on the Job: Are Employee Naps the Next Big Benefit?
Taking a nap in the middle of the day seems like a delicious idea. But that's a little crazy to…
A Tech Company Goes Dark: How to Avoid This at Your Business
Sometimes even big technology firms make dumb technology mistakes. That was the case with a company called Marketo recently and…
How to Guide Your Small Business Through a Natural Disaster
As a business owner, you need to be prepared to handle any setback. This includes natural disasters. So, how do…
Are Your Employees Fudging Their Sick Days?
Recently, HR firm CareerBuilder surveyed more than 2,200 human resource professionals and nearly 3,700 employees about their companies' employment practices.…
Freelance Gigs That Make Money Fast
Let's face it. Sometimes, you just need to make some extra cash. But if you're already busy managing your own…
Do You Have a Profit Sharing Plan at Your Small Business?
Are you interested in setting up a profit sharing plan for your small business? While a profit sharing plan might…
The Greatest Gift You Can Give to Any Customer
Someone recently asked me if I give thank you gifts to my customers. I do, but I'm not sure it's…
Should You Charge Extra When Customers Pay With a Credit Card?
It drives me nuts when small businesses don't accept credit cards. In this competitive environment, how can you not offer…
What’s the Biggest Bookkeeping Mistake You’ve Ever Made?
Are you interested in hiring a virtual assistant to handle the bookkeeping for your small business? While working with an…