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The 2012-2013 flu season arrived earlier than usual. As the nation braces for increased flu activity, now is the time to prepare yourself, your business, and your employees. Not only is prevention important for physical health, it may impact your bottom line if your staff are out sick. Here are som Read More

Whether you are entering into a relationship with a customer, a vendor or an independent contractor, contracts are a fact of business. You need them because they serve as legally valid agreements protecting your interests. But aren’t contracts laden with legalese? Don’t they have to be blessed by a Read More

Are you turning down work because you simply don’t have enough time or hands on-board to take it on? Thinking of hiring your first employee? Before you advertise for a new employee, proceed with caution. Hiring staff is a commitment to the future, and should be made in the context of your long-term Read More

Want to secure your first million-dollar deal in 2013? Crossing that threshold will probably mean that you’ll have to start selling to large corporate clients for the first time. It can be tough for small businesses, but not impossible. So what does it take? Here are some tips for upping your ante Read More

By Barbara Weltman. The storm that hit the East Coast of the U.S. on October 29 created devastation for individuals and businesses. Here is what companies should know about tax and financial opportunities to help recover from this storm and the lessons for everyone going forward. Read More

As you look forward to a new year and new business opportunities, is the health and wellness of your employees at the forefront of your 2013 business plans? But how can you go about planning and implementing a program that makes sense for your business, with the limited resources available to you? Read More

The federal government offers many tools to help small business owners understand their markets, but where do go to find that data, and how do you use it once you’ve got your hands on it? Here are some tips for finding data you need and translating it into information you can use in a business plan Read More

By Bridget Pollack, SCORE. Whether you are already in business or looking to start one during the next calendar year, a mentor can help guide your business by providing an outside, unbiased perspective that will keep you on track towards your goals or, perhaps, offer new ideas you had not yet consi Read More

By Rieva Lesonsky. Do you think it’s too late to attract holiday shoppers into your business? Whether you’re a retailer, a restaurant or a service provider such as a spa or hair salon, there are still plenty of holiday dollars to be had. The spending doesn’t stop after Christmas, either—consumers w Read More

Having a business plan is a must for small business owners, but finding the time to put pen to paper often means putting them on hold until the very last minute, such as right before that big meeting with a loan officer or bank manager. But business planning does not have to be that way. SBA has ju Read More