Successful business entrepreneurs obsess over their companies and know instinctively the phrase, "time is money," is true. It's why business owners hire others to do tasks they could otherwise do themselves: accounting, marketing, paperwork, and so on. However, not everyone in the world of business...
Small business owners can easily find themselves in the unenviable position of needing capital, but, not having ready access to cash. It presents an age-old problem, buying equipment ties cash up, even though said equipment is considered an asset. Such assets can depreciate, which worsens...
Throughout the course of building a business, you'll learn over time to delegate tasks and responsibilities to various people with the right skill sets. Some of the most successful entrepreneurs, like Sir Richard Branson and Mark Cuban, state no one can do it alone. That's...
We all know that a business without much business, that is sales, usually sails slowly into the abyss. In some scenarios, a lack of sales starts a fantastic slide into oblivion quickly, causing the organization to grind to an abrupt halt. Regardless if it’s a...
One of the most unappealing things about managing a workplace is having to deal with ugly situations. Employee theft, or, internal theft is perhaps the single worst scenario to encounter because often times, you won't know the extent of it, at least, right away. This...
Being an entrepreneur means being able to pursue a dream, to fulfill a passion, and to realize your full potential. It's also a stressful role, even for the most intelligent and resourceful. Though we like to think of stress as just an inconvenient emotion, it...
Hi Everyone! The moment many of us have been waiting for has finally arrived! About an hour ago, the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to approve the FINAL rules for Title III Equity Crowdfunding under the JOBS act legislation. What this means is that in approximately...
The Internet, and more particularly, the world wide web, is revolutionizing so many things in our lives and the workplace is no different. More companies are using telecommuters to work for them, and, they are reaping the benefits of less overhead. In addition, the web...
Consumers are truly creatures of habit. In fact, the average family purchases the same 150 products again and again, which accounts for a whopping 85 percent of all needs, according to a study conducted by Harvard Business School. Of course, that means when a new...
"Retail Apocalypse: Why JC Penney Will Survive; Sears Holdings Won't," exclaims a Motley Fool headline. " J.C. Penney May Have No Other Choice but to Aggressively Close," a headline in TheStreet.com predicts. "With Macy's, Sears, Kohl's Sliding, Can Mom and Pops Survive?" an NBC News...