Dec 30, 2015
With the dawn of a new year comes the opportunity to sit down for a few minutes and reflect on the successes and challenges you encountered in your business during 2015. Pat yourself on the back for that new product line that has worked out so well; bask in the glow...
Dec 21, 2015
Owning and running a small business is an exercise in grappling with the unknown. From the outset, you have no way to predict how quickly your company will grow or, for that matter, if it will flourish at all. Add to that the all too real possibility that you might be...
Dec 16, 2015
When the holidays roll around, many employers use this festive time of year to thank their employees for a well done year by hosting a party. Often, jokes are told, delicious food is shared and there is frequently drinking as well. Usually everything goes smoothly,...
Dec 10, 2015
The holidays are considered to be the golden window of opportunity for small businesses, the time when sales soar and customers flock to retail stores to take advantage of the festive cheer and the bargains. You may have spent months preparing for this time, pumping...
Dec 7, 2015
After countless hours of hard work and preparation, the time has finally come for you to open your home-based business. There is just one last thing to consider before you do: insurance. If you come from a traditional working background in an office, this is an...
Nov 30, 2015
The Affordable Care Act has received a great deal of publicity over the past few years. As a result, consumers are coming to understand the benefits to which they are entitled. While this is important, it is equally essential that small business owners gain knowledge...
Nov 16, 2015
On the surface, it is quite obvious to most entrepreneurs that they need business insurance. After all, it is the best way to protect assets against natural disasters, personal injuries, theft and even unintended mistakes. However, things start to get a lot more...
Nov 10, 2015
You need numerous things in order to start and run a business. Products or services that customers need, adequate capital, facilities and staff and organizational strategies to keep your operation solvent and running smoothly are just a few. However, obtaining...
Oct 28, 2015
Becoming a freelancer and working in a home-based business are two of the biggest trends to hit the American business world in the last few years. More people every year opt for the freedom of becoming their own boss, setting their own hours and working out of a home...
Oct 21, 2015
Just the idea that your business might one day be at the receiving end of a lawsuit probably is enough to send your blood pressure through the roof. As an entrepreneur, you work hard every day to provide your customers and staff with the highest caliber of...
