Management & Operations
Designing a More Work-Friendly Workspace
BY Katherine Duncan
A company ditches its traditional office for a cost-effective space that better reflects the way it does business. Five Tips for Retooling Your Business
BY Donald Todrin
Is your business feeling like an old jalopy? Here are strategies for getting the money-making engine humming again. How to Recover Quickly When Disaster Strikes
BY Diana Ransom
Small businesses can't predict when Mother Nature may strike, but they certainly can be prepared for hurricanes, ice storms and other calamities. How to Survive the Peaks and Valleys of a Seasonal Business
BY Jenna Schnuer
Think launching a startup is challenging? Consider the life of the seasonal business owner: It's all start, restart, rinse and repeat. Five Steps to Painless Inventory Management
BY Lisa Girard
A look at common mistakes entrepreneurs make with inventory, and how to fix them. Artopolis: The State of the Creative Nation
BY Adam Davidson
Arts entrepreneurs won't save the day for every city, but in some spots, they're the new oil (paint) barons. Why Artists Are Buying into Chattanooga
BY Margaret Littman
Artists gave Chattanooga's Southside a new life--and the neighborhood returned the favor. Making the Switch to a Virtual Office Painless
BY Jonathan Blum
Besides the planning and expense, creating a virtual office hinges upon getting the right software. Here's one new tool that aims to make it easy. What Small-Business Owners Can Learn from the Dodgers' Financial Woes
BY Jason Fell
A bankruptcy attorney offers his top three lessons from the ball club's Chapter 11 filing. Big Moves: Leaving Corporate America -- and Relocating -- for a Franchise Opportunity
BY Jason Daley
Instead of letting a promising deal get away, a Texas couple moves across the state -- and finds even more than they bargained for. A New App Can Help You Find a Place to Work on the Road
BY Dan O'Shea
A free service lets entrepreneurs on the move find a quiet, professional space to get some work done. 10 Rules for Surviving the Recession
BY Donald Todrin
In an economy as tough as this one, you may need to change your business drastically to pull through. How an Earplug Company Supports Jobs for 200 People with Disabilities
BY Gwen Moran
How one earplug company supports jobs for 200 people with disabilities.Coping with a Cash Crunch
BY Fawn Fitter
How three entrepreneurs hunkered down to ride out the recession. Nine Ways to Find Hidden Savings in Your Outsourcing Invoice
BY Stephanie Overby
A do-it-yourself audit of your IT contract could uncover costly billing errors. Here are tips for spotting the most common. Saving in Numbers
BY Gwen Moran
A purchasing co-op can help your business save by teaming up to buy in bulk. Getting an Accurate Picture of Your Business
BY Bill Bartmann
6 tips for making sure your business reports deliver succinct, measurable insights Why, When and How to Move Your Business
BY Randy Myers
Plan carefully to make the process as rewarding and stress-free as possible. Much More Than Office Space
Co-working spaces like POOL Together and Coloft are helping entrepreneurs prosper through shared expertise and mutual support. Seven Steps to More Productive Meetings
BY Scott Belsky
Inefficiency is a big drain on your bottom line, so meet wisely.Hire the Movers, Fire the Truck
BY Geoff Williams
If you think moving from one house to another is stressful, try moving a business.Protect Your Small Business Against Cyber Attacks
BY Ericka Chickowski
Cybercrime costs the economy more than $1 trillion per year, and crooks are increasingly setting their sights on small businesses. A look at the most destructive threats to your network--and what you need to do about them.Should We Meet in Another World?
BY Jason Daley
Second Life tries for a second coming with a new environment designed to be a less seedy, more secure place to do business.To Lease or Not to Lease
BY Nancy Mann Jackson
Leasing equipment is a smart way for businesses to get what they need, even when lines of credit are tight.5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Data Security Breach
BY Dan Briody
Security tips from the FCC for protecting your digital and physical filesThe Consultant Who Won't Shut Up
BY Jennifer Wang
Trusting your instincts means trusting yourself.Ads by Google
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