Entries Tagged Small Business

If you are hiring a new employee or two for the upcoming busy season, don’t assume the process is complete when you...

One of the foundations of effective management is clarity in communication — and that includes clarity in explaining the expectations you’ve set...

A new year means a new, clean slate. Take some time now to shed the accounting and financial garbage you don’t need...

Hopefully, your experience as a small-business owner has included at least a couple days when you have felt triumphant. Of course, not...

Starting a new business, or even expanding an existing business, often brings with it the need for some added financing. Hopefully, you...

Another year is almost in the books, but before you close those books, consider if there is anything you can do before...

It’s that time of year again! The holidays, when small-business owners face myriad challenges – a slowdown and a bit of quiet,...

What are some of the characteristics of a truly exemplary employee? Surely high on the list would be just showing up —...

Business-building advice. Networking. Financial tips. Take advantage of a great opportunity to learn how to make your business more profitable.Plan now to...

As business owners, we love to discuss ways to improve our employees’ attitudes. Throw a party. Tell inspiring stories at the company...

You write the check for your credit card bill, toss the statement in the recycling bin, and put the check in your...

Small-business owners work hard. They wear lots of hats including accountant, lead salesperson, human resources manager, marketing coordinator, chief mechanic, truck driver...

For several years now, capital expenses for small businesses have qualified for a special extra deduction on federal taxes.That changes this year...

In the hectic day-to-day operations of a business it’s not always top-of-mind to step back and really check in with customers as...