Home-based businesses comprise one of the fastest growing business segments today. People love the idea of being able to be their own boss and work from the comfort of their own home. According to statistics from the U.S. Small Business Administration, 52 percent of all small businesses are considered home-based. There are approximately 14 million […]
Research Shows 90% Do Not What customers value most changes constantly, and the pace of change has increased exponentially with the economic recession, says marketing/management expert and best-selling author Jaynie L. Smith. “The businesses who become relevant by addressing what customers really value at any given time will be the first ones out of the […]
Even with the right people in the right seats, if you don’t leverage their skills, your business won’t succeed. I recommend creating what I call ACE teams — Accountable, Collaborative and Empowered. Accountable. Every member of your team should be accountable for the overall results of your business. Two things that grate on my nerves […]
Ah, October…time for pumpkins, football, Halloween, and… THE 2013 HOLIDAY SEASON! Now, I’m not advocating that you deck the halls just yet, but preparing your small business for the busiest shopping season of the year is a must. Consumer confidence is holding steady, which translates into a profitable buying pace for the last quarter. This […]
Watch the latest video at video.foxbusiness.com Attorney Evangeline Gomez, small business expert Susan Solovic and parenting blogger Lyss Stern on concerns labor laws are driving women out of the wo…