Small Business Articles

Plan ahead to make new employees comfortable with meeting your crew, learning company policies and getting right to work.

It’s a new year. Now is the time to put pen to paper (or keyboard to computer?) to compile that employee handbook you’ve been avoiding.

The start of a new year provides the perfect opportunity to revamp your bookkeeping

Learning how to deal with insecurities is important for a small-business owner

Starting — or expanding — a small business can be a headache. And if you need a loan to get the business going, be sure to keep these five tips in mind.

Don’t wait until next March to think about your 2014 taxes. The time is now to take action and protect your hard-earned income.

Stay on the “nice” list with these tips for rewarding your hardworking employees

Do you find employees are regularly showing up late to work? End the trend now.

It’s not too late for early registration for the Pumper & Cleaner Profit Series

Take a page out of this business coach’s handbook to check unruly workers who need an attitude adjustment.

Don’t fall victim to identity theft. Here are a few easy ways to ensure your identity isn’t stolen.

And how it could be hurting your business.

If you need new equipment, now is the time to buy. Purchase before the end of the year and you could get a generous tax break.

Do your customers only have nice things to say about your company? Think again. Perhaps it’s time to ask.