Every small business owner knows that wasting time is synonymous with wasting money. Making every minute count is critical to the bottom line, yet statistics show that 89% of workers admit to wasting time on the job and 31 percent waste roughly an hour a day. Bosses...

As a small business owner, it’s imperative to know where to invest your resources when it comes to developing new customer relationships. Among small businesses polled by Verizon and Small Business Trends in a 2015 survey, 85% said word of mouth is the most common way...

If your small business has been generating a healthy profit, chances are you have been considering whether or not it’s time to expand. While launching an expansion initiative can be exciting, it’s wise to be well prepared in order to manage your business growth...

Whether your small business has one employee or 100, establishing a supportive organizational culture with support from management is the foundation on which employee satisfaction is based. Creating a culture that is inspiring, challenging, and rewarding for your team...

Small business owners and entrepreneurs are optimistic about 2018, despite concerns about issues such as economic policies that favor large businesses and difficulties finding qualified workers. However, the New Year brings with it plenty of uncertainty, and there are...

The holidays are a wonderful time of year, generating a considerable spike in sales for countless small businesses. However, when the shopping season comes to an end, many business owners experience cash flow issues as traffic and sales drop off dramatically. The...

It’s not unusual for small businesses to run into situations where they suddenly have too little cash on hand. This can happen no matter the industry or the health of the business. However, if your business was plagued by constant cash flow problems last year, resolve...

Digital technology has transformed modern society in countless ways. In the business world, technology empowers companies to do things faster and more efficiently, saving time and money and improving the bottom line. However, email, text messaging, and social media...

Small business owners need to stay on top of their personal credit scores far more than the average consumer. If you tend to rely on your charge cards for holiday purchases, it’s important to keep in mind that your personal credit score can impact your business in...

Generosity in the workplace is often something we think of from a monetary or philanthropic standpoint. In the context of running a business, generosity is a core quality that people look for in their leaders. Research shows people want to work for business leaders...