Carol Tice
A southern California native, Tice now lives on an island near Seattle with her husband and three children. Who have talked her into getting a dog. In more than 15 years of reporting on businesses large and small, she's gone on more than 100 business trips, filing stories from Anchorage to Atlanta. Her work has appeared in the Seattle Times, Nation's Restaurant News, Wall Street Journal, Puget Sound Business Journal, Seattle Magazine, and many others. More than 1,000 of her articles are floating around the Internet. . . and she has no idea when she had time to write them all. She is proud CEO and Janitor of TiceWrites Inc., and blogs about freelance writing at Make a Living Writing. Email her at carol@caroltice.com.
Small Businesses Unite Against Withholding Tax
The 3 percent withholding tax due to take effect at year-end has unleashed a groundswell of opposition among business owners and advocates. Here's what they're fighting about.
The Turnaround King's Plan to Save Your Business
Here's how Grant Cardone of the new reality-TV show the 'Turnaround King' ramps up sales at floundering businesses.
Would You Give All Your Employees A Raise?
Raises have been few and far between in the past few years, but here's why Google gave all its workers a 10 percent raise this year.
Should Small-Business Owners Get a New Tax Break?
New help on the way for small-business owners as the Obama administration works to keep the recovery from heading back into a nosedive.
Does Your Small Business Have a Collateral Crisis?
A new study reveals that the biggest obstacle for small businesses seeking bank loans might be a lack of collateral.
Are Younger Entrepreneurs Sellouts?
While a new study says Millennials are twice as likely to sell their business, here are a few reasons older entrepreneurs can be willing to sell, too.
Lean LaunchPad: A Crash Course in Startup Success
A new class created by serial entrepreneur Steve Blank puts a focus on testing ideas before jumping in.
Swipe-Fee Relief: Will Your Business Really Save?
Here are four ways big banks might change their practices in light of the new law that cuts what they can charge for debit-card purchases.
How Entrepreneurs Can Lure Top Talent from Big Business
Here are five ideas for how to find great hires for your small business.
How Entrepreneurs Can Conquer Fear of Selling
These tips can help get you back on the street and landing sales.
Four Mistakes That Can Kill Your Small Business
Here's a look at management flaws that could spell disaster if left uncorrected.
Should Entrepreneurs Go to College?
Here's why taking a break from college to pursue a business idea could be good for young entrepreneurs.
The Five Best Small-Business Resources You're Not Using
Entrepreneurs might want to consider these valuable and affordable resources that offer expert advice and support.
What Should Congress Do to Help Your Small Business?
A look at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's legislative agenda for 2011.
How to Make Your Business a Multicultural Success
Big companies do a lot to promote diversity. But there is plenty small companies can do to make sure they're welcoming to all employees, too. Here are five ideas:
The Most Overlooked Market for Small Business
Small businesses don't often think of big businesses as possible clients. But for those that do, here's a new online tool that's designed to help entrepreneurs make big-biz sales.
Microfinance Hits Small Businesses Right Where It Helps
Here are three reasons why micro-borrowers do better than owners who've borrowed from a traditional bank.
Did the Recession Skip Your Business?
A new study shows industries and states where business failure rates actually declined during the recession. See how your state stacked up.
Three Ways to Celebrate National Small Business Week
Outside of attending the big hoedown in the Capitol, here are three ways to get the most out of National Small Business Week.
Would Looser Investment Rules Help Small Businesses?
The SEC is forming a small-business committee to review rules that entrepreneurs say make it harder to raise money. But relaxing the rules might not be a good thing.
Why Your Company Isn't Making More Money
To take your "B" company to the next level, having "A" players on your sales team is a must.
How Your Business Can Build Customer Loyalty -- and Profits
Better customer service can cultivate a more profitable business. Here are a few tips for building customer loyalty.
How to Tell if Your Business is Healthy...or Floundering
Know how you can tell if your business is really thriving? Here are four ways to find data for benchmarking your business.
Did Google Stop Sending You Traffic?
Consider these six ways to regain lost ground in Google's search rankings.
Top Tips on Loyalty and Leadership
Here are a few of the best tips for growing your leadership skills and building customer loyalty.
How to Really Build Loyalty
Here is a snippet of what's to come out of the leadership and loyalty focused Successful Online Business Conference.
Could a Band of Angels Help Your Business?
Angel investors are getting easier to find thanks to the rise of investment groups.
How I Survived 'Shark Tank'
Here's how Jonathan Boos of Wurkin Stiffs swam with the 'Sharks' and lived to tell the tale.
Four Contests Offer Small Businesses Cash, Mentoring
Present a creative idea, and you might take home up to $25,000 in the current crop of contests. Here are details.





