The President’s budget includes a proposal to expand and simplify the current small business health care tax credit provided for in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). During debate over PPACA, the Administration claimed 4 million small businesses would be helped by the tax credit. The reality is that only 360,000 are expected to […]
The greatest challenge facing business managers all over the world is not to achieve success: The greatest challenge is to sustain success over the long term. Leadership, innovation, and branding are the keys. Dan Coughlin is a leading authority on managing for long-term business success. As a business thought leader on generating sustainable, profitable growth, […]
The number of small business start-ups is down, but the majority of people say they’d rather have the title of entrepreneur than corporate CEO. So why aren’t more people starting and growing business. Weigh in on this week’s discussion. And the NLRB passes regulation allowing for Quickie union elections. Small businesses are outraged. What could […]
Almost a decade ago, Tamara Monosoff came up with an invention that she was sure moms like herself would appreciate: a device that prevents children from unspooling toilet paper from the roll. But she had no idea how to transform the concept into a marketable product. Fast-forward to today and the term "mom inventors" yields […]
YOUR BIZ SUCCESS: Web Granger and his business partner operate 2 of what they call the world’s most unusual doughnut shops. They are ready to expand that profitable business, but need some capital. And, David Langton runs a design firm that offers highly personal and detailed design services, but gets beat in price by quick […]