March Madness is in full swing and that means business owners should brace themselves for a dip in productivity. Survey results from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas found one-third of workers will spend at least three hours per day following the Tournament during work hours.
By Cliff Ennico “A local nonprofit organization has asked me to join its board of directors. It’s a real honor for me, and a cause I believe in, but I’m just a little nervous about my legal responsibilities. Could you tackle those at some point?” You bet. A lot of nonprofit startups are looking to […]
Imagine you’re a small tech startup. Maybe you’re trying to carve out a business providing IT solutions to individuals or small companies. Then one bright Rocky Mountain morning you find the FBI at your door with search warrants and they’re coming in to grab some hardware. Like it or not. That’s probably not far from […]
Here’s a scenario for anyone running a home-based business: The UPS guy makes a business delivery to your house, but slips, falls and sues. Are you covered by your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance? You’re probably not, and that’s just one example of why owners of home-based businesses need to seriously consider their insurance needs. Business […]
Hosting a company holiday party can mean your business could be held accountable for employees’ actions. Small business expert Susan Solovic explains. Photo: iStock/mediaphotos