Jan 23, 2015 | Running Your Business
Monolithic organizations such as Google have proven that no matter what stage your business is at, a fun culture is still possible to maintain. Small business owners can learn from companies such as Google while attempting to foster their own unique offices. The...
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 31, 2014 | Running Your Business
All signs indicate that mobile commerce is a rising force that small business owners should pay close attention to in 2015. Research released this year by Goldman Sachs found that 2018 mobile commerce will be equivalent to all of e-commerce revenue in 2013. In a...
Dec 29, 2014 | Running Your Business
Businesses are expected to step up hiring in 2015, and if you plan on being one of them, then you should make sure that you are hiring smart. A survey earlier this month found that many employers are expecting to hire next year – 60 percent in fact....