Managing Employees
The Important Question to Ask About Classifying Workers in Light of Uber's Contractor Fiasco
Outsourcing is and will continue to be a vital way for small- and medium-sized companies to grow. But just knowing what to outsource isn't the issue.
Controversies
Why It's OK to Sell Merchandise With the Confederate Battle Flag
As long as people have a right to freedom of speech, businesses are free to sell whatever is still legal.
Customer Service
Why You Should Discriminate Amongst Customers, and Be Proud of It
Although we all want to feel that every customer is equal and loved, the fact is that all customers are not equal or loved.
Preparation
5 Actions to Take Right Now to Survive a Minimum Wage Increase
Whether you agree with it or not, these increases are coming. Stop complaining and start preparing.
Ethics
We Are All Shocked! -- Shocked! -- By the Tom Brady Cheating Scandal
Petty theft, white lies and cut corners are everywhere you look.
National Small Business Week
The Big Thing Missing From National Small Business Week
While we celebrate the majority of our nation's employers, we should not forget about those other businesses.
Business Planning
Are You Prepared for That Cliff That Could Be Further Down the Road?
Here are three things you should be doing right now to prepare for 2016.
Ready for Anything
Why I Don't Want to Have Coffee With You
Unless, of course, you fall into one of these five categories. My time is limited, after all.
Ethics
Think Hillary's Bad? Here Are 5 'Ethical' Mistakes Business Owners Regularly Make.
Most of us don't operate outside of the law. Sometimes, we make choices that would be considered unethical by some, yet perfectly appropriate by others.
Customer Service
3 Reasons Why Apologizing Hurts Your Business
Hey entrepreneurs and business people, stop saying you're sorry so much.
Entrepreneurs
How Did Lena Dunham, Mark Zuckerberg and Simon and Garfunkel Find Success?
These four people, among others, rose above thousands of others to have great careers. What set them apart?
Entrepreneur Mindset
Why Does Bill Cosby Keep Coming to Work?
The pilloried comedian has continued performing despite numerous allegations of sexual abuse.
Failure
Why Most Restaurants Featured on 'Kitchen Nightmares' Fail
British chef Gordon Ramsay supposedly turns things around for these business owners every episode, but they go out of business anyway. Here's an explanation.
Benefits
What Small Businesses Provide That Larger Companies Cannot
A tragic turn of events at one firm reveals that something is eventually lost at a larger scale.
Pricing
The Lesson in American Airlines' Smart Pricing Plan for its Exclusive Club
What kind of customers would you rather have? Ones that pay as they go, or those on a subscription?
