May is “Get Caught Reading” month. How many books do you read a month? I try to read at least one business book a week along with other periodicals to stay current and informed about business trends. However, many business owners say they don’t have time to read. Personally, I think you don’t have time […]
One of the questions I get asked most often is: “Where should I go to get the money to start or grow my business?” Indeed, access to capital, especially in today’s economic climate, is one of the biggest obstacles businesses face. But with determination there are ways to overcome what might seem like insurmountable hurdles. […]
Are you sure which of your employees are entitled to overtime compensation? It only takes one disgruntled worker to launch a lawsuit or government audit. With so many staff reductions and layoffs these days, there is an explosion of alleged overtime suits taking place as well as claims of wrongful termination. Plaintiffs’ attorneys are adding claims […]
Today is Memorial Day — the day we honor and remember those men and women who have bravely served our country, This past week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) honored our vets by announcing the SBA Veteran Pledge Initiative — a commitment by its top national, regional and community lenders to collectively increase their […]
The recent tornado that struck Oklahoma is being deemed the most devastating in reported U.S. history by many experts. When any disaster strikes, it’s heartwarming to see Americans rally to offer support, but it’s unfortunate to note there are also unscrupulous individuals and organizations that take advantage of these situations. I’ve seen many small businesses […]