Despite the continuing concern about the economy, small businesses are picking up the pace of business travel. Business travel is a significant investment for small companies so therefore it is important to ensure you get a strong return on your investment. According to the Oxford Economics, USA study, every dollar spent on business travel in […]
When you think of diversity in the workplace you typically think of race and gender, but in reality workplace diversity is much broader. Consider your co-workers, they differ in a variety of ways such as age, marital status and family responsibilities. All of these differences can lead to stereotyping which may result in workplace tension. […]
As a new business owner, you have no choice but to juggle everything yourself from collecting the cash to taking out the trash. It all falls on your shoulders, and sometimes it feels as though there aren’t enough hours in the day to get it all done. Summer interns can be a great way for […]
It’s summer. The traditional time for vacations. But if you’re like most entrepreneurs it’s tough to get away from your business — particularly if you’re just getting started and working solo. Your business consumes you 24 hours a day seven days a week. But did you know a vacation could actually enhance your business success? […]
June marks the beginning of hurricane season. Who can forget the havoc hurricane Sandy wrecked on the East Coast last year? Many experts say it was the most damaging hurricane in recorded U.S. history. While only 11 percent of business owners reported physical or structural property damage, 52% percent experienced loss of sales or revenue […]