Handing out holiday bonuses feels like a generous, easy win for employee morale—but it isn’t always as simple as it looks. From unrealistic expectations to unexpected tax implications, bonuses come with real trade-offs small business owners should consider. Here’s a look at the biggest pros and cons before you decide what to give this year.
Everyone loves the idea of a slick app with the business name on it. But before you sink money into development, there are some hard numbers you need to see — starting with just how many apps actually turn a profit. Building an app can be a powerful move for your business, or an expensive mistake. Here’s how to tell which one you’re about to make.
Samsung shipped demo units of its $2,000 foldable phone to top reviewers, and within 48 hours, many of them were broken. It’s an embarrassing story about a tech giant, but the real lesson has nothing to do with hinges or screens. Rushing a product to market can cost you far more than a bad headline — here’s what every business owner should take from the Fold fiasco.
Bringing on a remote worker feels like a big leap, especially if you’ve never done it before. Time zones, communication gaps, and training hurdles are all real concerns — but so are the savings, the access to talent, and the drama-free office you could gain. Before you decide, weigh both sides of remote hiring.
Setbacks show up uninvited, and they never feel fair when they do. Shock, frustration, even a little despair — it’s natural to feel knocked off balance. But how you respond in the moment is what actually determines whether a setback derails you or simply becomes part of your story. Here’s how to handle it.
It’s nearing the end of another deadline, and you’re too far behind to finish comfortably—so how did this happen again? Procrastination isn’t a character flaw so much as your brain’s emotional side overpowering the logical one, and distractions make it worse. Here’s what actually causes procrastination, and the simple habits that can help you break the cycle for good.
Nobody’s lining up to rent a toothbrush or a jar of body butter — shocking, we know. It’s an easy idea to laugh at, but plenty of business owners chase concepts almost as far-fetched without realizing it until the money’s already spent. Even great ideas aren’t guaranteed to work. Here’s how to test yours before you bet the business on it.
No company hits 100 percent customer satisfaction, and that’s fine — it’s still worth chasing as hard as you can. The trick isn’t some grand overhaul; it’s often something as simple as ending the days when customers repeat their problem to three different employees. Here are the most effective, practical ways to boost how your customers feel about doing business with you.
Whatever you think of the outcome, the summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un carries a lesson every entrepreneur needs — how to spot the snakes before they strike. Like the fable of the scorpion and the frog, some people simply can’t help their nature. Here’s how to recognize con artists before they cost your business dearly.
From AOC’s luxury apartment to Bernie Sanders’ three houses, political hypocrisy makes headlines constantly. But before you shake your head at Washington, take a look in the mirror — because hypocrisy in your own business can do just as much damage to your team’s trust and morale. Here’s how it undermines leadership, and three ways to keep yourself in check.