Business Accounting
Keep Your Business Finances in Order With These 6 Tips
When you know exactly how your revenue and expenses are stacking up, you can begin to make more informed decisions.
By Thomas Smale
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Tech
7 Tools That Can Help You Rapidly Grow and Automate Your Business
You're likely running your startup with a lean staff, but you still need the results and growth of an established company.
Thought Leaders
5 Tips for Running a Business While You Are on the Mend
The head of a media company shares the tips she's been utilizing while dealing with a broken foot.
Thought Leaders
5 Reasons Why It Sucks to Be an Entrepreneur
You may make more money over your lifetime as a business owner, but at what cost?
By Gene Marks
Business Plan
What Keeps You Motivated? 8 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Manage Through the Ups and Downs of Startup Life.
From the founder of Shoptiques to the inventor of Ring, leaders from these fast-growing startups share what keeps them going.
Building a Business
Things Always Cost More Than You Think
No, there's no such thing as a free puppy, and that employee will cost you way more than just a salary.
By Gene Marks
Building a Business
The Cure to Working Too Much on Your Growing Business
If you find yourself spending more than 60 hours a week on work, there's only two solutions: shrink your business or delegate your responsibilities.
Building a Business
Don’t Underestimate the Devastating Consequences of HR Mistakes
The functional area of human resources is no less complex than accounting. There is a mind-numbing list of things that a competent HR professional needs to know about.
Building a Business
Small Biz Thrives in Small Cities with These 3 Characteristics (Infographic)
Entrepreneurs should consider these factors when choosing their base of operations.
Building a Business
Obama Wants to Make More Workers Eligible for Overtime Pay
President Obama's plan would touch nearly every sector of the economy and could face legal challenges.
By Reuters
Building a Business
4 Ways for Any Business Pro to Close the Deal
While you might be able to bring the deal to the table, the deal is not done until all the I's are dotted and T's are crossed.
Thought Leaders
How to Survive Losing Your Star Employee or Partner
There are ways to survive -- no matter how devastating a blow the departure might seem at the time.
Building a Business
7 Tips for Reducing Your Shipping Costs
The simple task of sending and receiving goods can be one of the most expensive and often overlooked aspects of a business.
By Peter Gasca
Thought Leaders
5 Ways to Overcome Entrepreneurship Burnout
After months or years of constant effort, it's only natural that you'd start feeling exhausted or frustrated with your business.
Building a Business
Use the Metrics That Really Matter in Your Business
Numbers are vitally important to knowing how well you're doing, but only if they're pertinent to your goals.
Thought Leaders
4 Tips for Mentally Preparing for Overwhelming Challenges
While it is impossible to know how you might react to a situation that threatens your business, tap these strategies so you're not caught with a "stupid face."
By Peter Gasca
Business Accounting
Sneaky Recurring Contracts: 10 Common Ways Your Business Is Getting Overcharged
You may think company costs are under control, but there are hidden expenses right under your nose.
Building a Business
A Simple Guide to Understanding Your Profit and Loss Statement
Analyzing this helpful tool is essential to being able to run your business successfully.
Thought Leaders
A Simple Solution to Taking Things Personally and Overreacting
When you are facing an issue, just ask yourself a simple question before taking any action.
By Stephen Key
Building a Business
Think Hillary’s Bad? Here Are 5 ‘Ethical’ Mistakes Business Owners Regularly Make.
Most of us don't operate outside of the law. Sometimes, we make choices that would be considered unethical by some, yet perfectly appropriate by others.
By Gene Marks
Building a Business
3 Rules for Doing a Headstand in Yoga That Help in Business
An entrepreneur discovered she can still hold a hard pose even without relying on a wall.
Building a Business
3 Key Questions Small Business Owners Must Answer, or Risk Failure
The three crucial documents that will help you answer them
Building a Business
10 Types of People Who Will Help Your Business Succeed
You may be running the show, but having a 'lightning rod' and 'maestro' on your side is critical to your company's success.
Building a Business
3 Ways to Stay Motivated to Lead Your Business
Being a business owner has its indisputable benefits, but it is a grind and you constantly need to remind yourself why you decided to become an entrepreneur.
Building a Business
5 Suggestions When Reducing Costs Is Your Only Option
When you face challenges, follow these tips to make your company stronger.
Building a Business
How to Write a Book While Running Your Startup
Writing a book while running a company is exhausting. But if done correctly, it can help build both your personal and business brand.
Building a Business
Because Running a Business Is ‘Ruff’: 5 Lessons From Entrepreneurs in the Pet Industry
From hiring the right people, to having the patience of a saint, here are some words of wisdom from vendors at the Westminster Dog Show.
By Wendy Frink