Most of us have read the statistics citing the fact that an overwhelming amount of businesses do not survive their first year of operation. Certain reports reveal that it’s as much as 70%, to be exact. So, it’s understandable that aspiring entrepreneurs might be a bit leery when it comes to living out the dream [...]
Honestly, in this economy, it’s pretty challenging to pitch out a job that absolutely no one wants, but there are definitely positions that, to the average person, are less than desirable. In those instances, placing an ad that simply says, “We need someone to clean our bathrooms” or “We can only pay you $10 for [...]
Nepotism, while often frowned upon in the business world, is not generally illegal (unless it constitutes some form of discrimination that can be proven in a court of law). As a result, the practice of hiring family or friends to work at a small business is common. Just look at how many companies [...]
So, you’re about to take the plunge. You’re ready to start your own business. Some people may find that to be a bit risky, but there are actually a lot of business consultants out there who believe that if there has been one major benefit with the recession and the low employment rate, it’s that [...]
Many offices opt, at some point, to institute an employee dress code. While some small business (or those that rarely host customers or clients) may not choose to enforce a dress code simply because it won’t impact their business one way or another, as your company grows it may become important to present a [...]
Taking advantage of new opportunities is crucial when you are starting up your own business. Finding grants and funding is also imperative. When you are establishing a woman-owned business, there are many resources out there to help you get your ideas off the ground.
In today's business, innovation is key. Are you willing to take more chances to achieve greater success?
To become energy efficient, the first step is to conduct an energy audit. In this article, find out how to conduct one at your business.
Provides some statistics on what a 'small business' is.
This makes me wonder – with their foray in offshoring, will these small companies steal the attention of service providers who have been chasing the big businesses? Will these companies create an explosion of job opportunities in the developing countries?
Friday, May 18, 2012
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