If you already have a thriving business, there’s a pretty good chance that you’re already familiar with a term known as “crowdsourcing”. But, if you’re someone who is considering starting up a business or you’re in the beginning stages of developing your company, it’s a concept that you might not be familiar with. Oh, but […]
Friday, May 18, 2012
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 […]
Thursday, April 19, 2012
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 […]
Friday, April 13, 2012
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 have names […]
Friday, April 6, 2012
Small Business owners are always looking for ways to trim costs and fatten their bottom line. But in recent years a new concern has started to slowly make its way towards the top of the list: being green. Environmental sustainability is a buzz word in many circles, as well as a legitimate concern for everyone […]
Friday, April 6, 2012
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 […]
Friday, March 23, 2012
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 more […]
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Starting a small business is a dream for many adults. When we first come out of high school or college, we may still have the stars in our eyes, thinking that we will soon be CEOs or major corporations, or big-name film directors, or famous authors. But we enter the working world and realize that […]
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
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.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
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 25, 2012
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