Though the year may be young, the economy is doing pretty well compared to recent years. The private sector has seen 58 consecutive months of uninterrupted job growth, and the nation’s unemployment rate is at 5.6 percent, according to the Labor Department, a near seven-year low.

t’s pretty difficult to fit winning the lottery into your financial plan, as hitting the jackpot is a one in a million shot. But based on a new poll, the vast majority of people employees would continue to work if they struck it rich, which is good news for small business owners who rely on their staff.

While health officials encourage workers to stay home if their sick, many are spurning this advice and reporting to work nonetheless, creating issues for business owners, a new poll suggests.

It’s 2015, and a considerable number of business owners believe that hiring more workers this year is the best financial plan they can make, based on the results of a recent survey.

Most countries vacation a lot more often than the U.S., so a lot of vacation time may seem a bit weird. However, ever since Richard Branson announced his company will be experimenting with unlimited vacation, the idea has caught on.

A successful small business depends on many things, one being the tools that are utilized.

Starting your own business is hard work and it takes a lot of time. It isn’t everyone that can pull this off successfully, and those that do have often built a number of habits that allow them to be more productive than the average person.

One vital element of a small businesses survival is ensuring that it is a place that people want to work.

Hiring mistakes can end up costing your business a lot, so it is important to make sure that every employee you bring on is a smart hire.

The year is coming to an end, and as a small business owner you should start planning for 2015.

Letting employees choose when they work could prove beneficial for some small businesses.

Meetings can seem like they take forever – a long waste of too many people’s time – but there are ways to get the most out of them by ensuring they are run correctly.

Cloud computing has grown in popularity in recent year and for good reason, but small business owners should consider a few things before investing.

Despite lingering concerns about health care costs as well as the functionality of government, most small business owners are optimistic about 2015.

Small business owners need leadership skills in order to foster the growth of their ideas and push employees to work their hardest. In order to be a great leader, you need more than an idea – you will need to work on certain skills and put in the time.

There are a number of ways to ensure that customers keep coming back – essential for small businesses seeking long-term growth.

Minimum wage is a divisive issue among small business owners, and yesterday a number of state referendums approved raising it.

One great way for growing small businesses to find effective managers is to promote from within.

Boosting productivity is a common desire, but it is easier said than done.

A successful small business doesn’t only depend on the idea, it also hinges on the role players.

Many businesses fail within five years, and though there are many for reasons for this, often times it is simply because there’s no market for the product or service offered.

People don’t just hand money out, they need a compelling reason to fund your business. A solid financial plan, creative concepts or the satisfaction of gaps in the market are all things that they may look for in a company.

It’s important for small businesses to create a working environment where employees are set up to succeed.