When a small business owner is ready to hire a new employee, there are a number of obvious issues that need to be addressed, such as salary and job responsibilities. A very important issue sometimes gets overlooked: to background check an applicant or not? It’s hard from an owner’s standpoint to argue against thoroughly checking […]
Analysts from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland recently noted in an economic commentary that small business lending has dropped substantially since the Great Recession. “While some measures of small business lending are now above their lowest levels since the economic downturn began, they remain far below their levels before it. For example, in the […]
Most business owners I know have questions about the Affordable Care Act. If you do too, then mark your calendar to attend one of the free webinars being offered by the Small Business Administration and the Small Business Majority. The weekly webinars will help small business owners understand the facts of the legislation so […]
The past several years have been difficult ones for small businesses. Recently, there have been signs that the economy is picking up again, and many small business owners say they’ll end the year on a high-note. But others admit they’re continuing to struggle, blaming the economy and the uncertainty surrounding healthcare for their plight. Where […]
Small businesses need to carefully manage their cash flow. Often times, the smallest change can have the largest impact, especially when it comes to vendors. How you choose and manage your providers and vendors plays a key role in the success of your business. Your company can easily get stuck in a rut by doing […]