Have you noticed your office Internet connection running a little slower this week. There’s a good chance it’s because many of your co-workers are caught up in March Madness — checking scores and watching games. And the Internet isn’t the only thing slowing down — so is worker productivity. Small business expert Susan Solovic on Lunch Break looks at this annual phenomenon and what it means to your business.
June marks the beginning of hurricane season. Our minds are filled with memories of the devastation we’ve witnessed from hurricanes during seven years. As a result of Hurricane Katrina alone, 20,000 businesses were destroyed resulting in 125,000 lost jobs.
Of course, there are all types of natural disasters that affect small businesses — tornadoes, floods, fires, and blizzards. Yet 2/3s of small business owners say they have no disaster plan in place. Dealing with a disaster is difficult under any circumstances, but your chances of surviving and recovering are much greater with a little advance planning.
Susan Solovic discussed current unemployment statistics on Fox & Friends.
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Tips for hiring a summer intern to help your small business grow.