Jan 9, 2015 | Running Your Business
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.Roughly 1 in 3 employers intends to do more recruitment activity over the next 12...
Jan 7, 2015 | Banking and Finance, Running Your Business
Sometimes small business owners turn to independent contractors for projects, which can have its benefits. However, it is important to make sure you’re informed about hiring contractors before doing so. There are a number of advantages to turning to independent...
Jan 5, 2015 | Running Your Business
An employee could be upset for any number of reasons, and knowing how to properly handle a disgruntled worker is vital to being an effective business owner. An employee can be upset with his or her job, with you, with something outside of the office or...
Dec 29, 2014 | Running Your Business
Most countries vacation a lot more often than the U.S., so a lot of vacation time may seem a bit weird. However, since Richard Branson announced his company will be experimenting with unlimited vacation, the idea has caught on. The Virgin Group founder...
Dec 29, 2014 | Running Your Business
A successful small business depends on many things, one being the tools that are utilized. Having the right tools can make a huge difference in how successful a business ultimately becomes. Being an effective manager means employing the tools necessary to attain...
