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By Barbara Weltman. Every year, countless businesses across the country experience hurricanes, blizzards, power outages, fires, tornados, and other events that can temporarily disrupt activities and, in some cases, put them out of business. But despite all the planning, devastating events can still Read More

Young entrepreneurship in the U.S. is on the rise, with the 20-34 age group comprising 29 percent of the total new entrepreneurship activity in 2011. Of course, starting a business has its challenges. This is especially true for young entrepreneurs without business experience. Check out these essen Read More

Non-compete agreements are commonplace in the workplace, but they can also come into play when you sell your business, particularly if you have plans to stay in the same industry. So what’s a serial entrepreneur to do? If you have a passion for your business and plan to stay in the same industry bu Read More

Looking to hire extra staff for the up and coming holiday season, or find that you wished you’d hired temporary workers this past summer? Whatever your plans, hiring seasonal workers involves following a few rules of the road. Many of the laws and regulations that apply to full-time employees also Read More

Got a great idea for a business? Wondering if you can patent it before someone else comes up with something similar?

Here’s what you need to know about what patent protection can do for your business, and about other intellectual property issues that should also come into play. Read More

If you’re a freelancer, independent contractor or consultant, scaling your business can be a challenge. For many freelancers, success and more income come from nurturing and deepening relationships they already have. Here are some ways you can do this. Read More

If you run a small business, you understand the benefits of “business continuity” and the need to get a plan together to protect your company from being shut down by a disaster. Here are a few disaster preparedness tips for homeowners, renters and businesses: Read More

By Caron Beesley. Do you know where your company is headed? How do you know when it’s time to grow? How can you manage that growth so it doesn’t run away with you? Here are five ways to prepare your small business for growth. Read More

By Caron Beesley. Do you sell products online or over the phone? Did you know the law requires you to honor any claims you make about your shipping policies and proactively notify customers about delays? If you are an online merchant or thinking of becoming one, here’s what you need to know. Read More

Today, SBA launched Small Business Owners Speak- An online platform highlighting the voices of small business owners across the U.S. This interactive map plots short videos from small business owners who have started or grown a business and used an SBA service.
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