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Considering options for funding your start-up? Wondering if now is the right time to seek venture capital, but worried about losing control of your business?

Here are some tips for weighing your funding options, finding the right venture capital firm for your needs, and working with th Read More

Should you pay employees for rest and meal breaks? Are you even required to offer such breaks?

We all need rest and meals during work hours and the law stipulates standards for these breaks, including whether your employees should be paid for them. Here’s what you need to know: Read More

Are you a woman-owned business looking to get a slice of the more than $400 billion dollar federal contracting pie? Under the new National Defense Authorization Act of 2013, the SBA will make changes to its Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program to help women-owned small businesses ge Read More

Securing small business financing can be challenging. Whether you are just starting out or looking to grow, banks and lending institutions can be rigorous in their lending review practices. So what are lenders looking for in a potential loan applicant? Here’s what you need to know. Read More

Do all your sales reps sing off the same hymn sheet? Are they all equally knowledgeable about your products and services? Thanks to the Internet and the proliferation of online reviews from experts and consumers alike, the average customer is more informed than ever—and your sales reps should be on Read More

By Rieva Lesonsky. Business cards? Didn't those go out with the dinosaurs? Actually, no. In fact, according to an Ipsos poll conducted last fall, business cards are still one of the most effective marketing methods available to small business owners. Surprisingly, 60 percent of the small business o Read More

Social media opens up new avenues for communication and engagement with consumers, but it also brings with it an element of risk. Crafting a social media policy or code of conduct can help protect your business and your employees. Here are some considerations you should bear in mind, plus some pol Read More

Today, many taxpayers who qualify for the home office tax deduction are not claiming it. The reasons often cited are that businesses and filers do not fully understand the provisions or find it too complicated to calculate the amount.That is about to change.

As part of ongoing efforts Read More

Are you a small business owner planning to visit Washington, DC for President Obama’s Inauguration? Are you looking for more business? Are you looking to partner with larger businesses or federal agencies on federal contract opportunities?

If your answer is “yes”, then you don’t wan Read More

Over 50 and thinking of starting a business? But with the average cost of starting a business hovering around the $30,000 mark, how can seniors finance their new ventures? Should you tap into your retirement savings, borrow against your 401k or apply for a loan?

Here are some considera Read More