The Art of Leadership: 10 Trailblazers on What it Takes to Lead
Words of wisdom from influential leaders from Napoleon to Sam Walton.
How to Calculate Gross Profit
Knowing when your business is making money.
How to Set Your Salary
Deciding how much to pay yourself can be tricky. Here's how to determine what you're worth.
The Basics of Building a Budget for Your Business
How to think about the big picture and create the most effective budget.
Why You Should Consider Cutting Overhead With Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees can be essential to running your business. Here are a few things to consider when hiring.
The Steps to Complying With Safety Standards
How to make sure you are keeping your employees safe on the job.
The Essential Elements of a Commercial Lease
Renting a space for your business can feel overwhelming. Go in armed with knowledge and it will be much easier.
Startup Snapshot: Oklahoma City
A look at a surprising startup city, plus three other locations to keep your eye on.
How to Choose an Accountant Who Is Also an Advisor
What an accountant can do to help keep your startup running.
6 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty
Effective ways to follow up that ensure your business is always in the customer's mind.
Tips to Go Above and Beyond With Customer Service
Customer loyalty is hard to win and easy to lose. Here's how to make the extra effort required to stand out from the competition.
How to Make Sure Your Business Gets Paid
The elements of prompt and accurate invoices.
The 10 Magic Phrases of Customer Service
There are certain words that every customer wants to hear. Here's what to say to win loyal customers.
Creating a Blueprint for Your Brand Strategy
The basics of what a branding strategy is and how to create one for your startup.
How to Win a Business Negotiation
Almost every aspect of business involves a certain amount of negotiation -- here's how to come out on the winning side.
Quick Guide to Reduce Insurance Premiums and File Effective Claims
The ins and outs of keeping your insurance costs down.
How to Create a High Performance Office
From equipment to lighting to privacy, office design can have a tremendous effect on morale -- here's how to get it right.
How to Write a Press Release That Gets Noticed
Everything you need to know about getting your information into the hands of the media.
The Pros and Cons of Launching Your Business From Home
You'll save money, but will clients find you unprofessional? What to consider when setting up your business from home.
How to Conduct Effective Job Interviews
The basics of what you need to know about interviews from what questions to ask to how to judge non-verbal clues, and more.
How to Provide More Benefits Without Busting the Bank
Ideas for making the most of employee benefits.
How to Design a Business Card That Gets Noticed
If you don't have the money to hire a professional designer, here are several tips to help you create your eye-catching business cards.
When and How to Lease Equipment
The pros and cons of leasing office equipment for your business.
The Essential Elements of Building an E-Commerce Website
From assessing your customer's needs to registering a domain, here's what you need to consider before you start selling online.
Startup Hiring: The Basics of Pre-Screening Job Candidates
What to look for in a candidate's resume and application.
7 Qualities to Look For in a Lawyer
Once you have a list of attorneys to consider, be sure to watch what they say and do before you sign them on.
The 4 Essential Elements Inventory
Inventory management might not be the most exciting part of starting a business, but it's one of the most important.
Startup Hiring: How to Craft the Best Job Posting Matches the Job
Crucial tips for recruiting the best job candidates.
Hiring Temporary Employees
If you need help only through a busy season, consider working with a temporary-help service. Here's what you need to know about working with a staffing firm.





