Jul 26, 2013 | Banking and Finance, Running Your Business
A financial plan starts with a good budget, but sometimes the strategy gets off the rails. Especially for the small business owner or entrepreneur, monetary expenditures often blur the lines between the company and personal. Because of that, don't let everything...
Jul 23, 2013 | Running Your Business
Very few businesses would hire someone without knowing any details. Effective background checks are an especially useful tool for sorting out the good from the bad, and every company should employ them properly to avoid hiring the wrong person.A common misconception...
Jul 22, 2013 | Running Your Business
Engaging the customer base in unique, exciting ways should happen constantly for every business. Social media provides a fantastic tool to do just this, and in recent years many new sites have cropped up that give a chance to talk with people on a personal level not...
Jul 19, 2013 | Banking and Finance, Running Your Business
The road to a successful business is covered with hidden dangers, and the best entrepreneurs and managers find ways to avoid them. There are a lot of difficulties that require dodging, from managing money and financial tips to determining the best direction for a...
Jul 18, 2013 | Running Your Business
Every business, from the largest to the smallest, has a diverse group of employees. Everyone has a different personality, and even small businesses have a group of people that run the gamut from the easy-going to the hard to work with. The trick is figuring out a way...