Jan 14, 2015 | Community and Family, Running Your Business
It's estimated that 50 percent of gross domestic product in the U.S. is attributable to family-run businesses and generate 60 percent of the country's employment. However, the structure of these companies may be at risk, as a majority of family...
Jan 13, 2015 | Running Your Business
Though it's fairly early in the flu season, it's been a highly active one, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, considered "widespread" in all 50 states. In fact, an estimated 45 million Americans have been affected by...
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...
