Jan 20, 2014 | Running Your Business
Small business owners are facing a number of new and exciting trends in 2014. While each one doesn't need to be worked into a financial plan right now, there are plenty of ways to improve a company and grow as the year progresses.Whether the venture is brand...
Jan 17, 2014 | Running Your Business
Driven, motivated, dedicated, hard-working – these are all qualities every manager wants to see out of his or her employees, but compiling a team based around these traits doesn't just happen by sticking a bunch of people in a room together. In fact,...
Jan 15, 2014 | Running Your Business
Every company has its fair share of competitors, from the little guy next door to massive corporations. The hallmark of a quality small business is how it handles these obstacles, and that starts with research and proper planning.Competition can often dictate the...
Jan 14, 2014 | Banking and Finance
Both a business and a financial plan are crucial for any company to succeed. These elements have been a necessity for years, and at their cores, each one will help management create a roadmap for reaching various goals and benchmarks.Without a clear plan, small...
Jan 13, 2014 | Running Your Business
The dreaded meeting – few people enjoy taking time away from work just to sit in a room and listen to people drone on for an hour. However, these parts of any company are crucial to its success, so there needs to be a better way to pull it all together.Few...