Budget

Trying to frame the Bush Tax Cut debate as a small business issue does a disservice to small business owners who need tax policies that really help them.

This isn’t about what any of us think of what’s really in Taco Bell’s beef but rather how quickly (understatement) a company’s reputation can take a complete nosedive.

Keeping people is more important than you might think. It may not not mean paying higher wages, but simply caring more. The impact on business profits can be amazing. Compare the results of...

Mobile apps really have the potential to put people more firmly in control of their finances and make better decisions

A franchise that costs you a little can make you a lot -- if you follow these six tips.

In two new surveys, small firms say their economic outlook is negative -- and getting more so.

For restaurants that are not open for lunch, and have minimal staff during the day, Open Table is a gift from the culinary Gods. Antiquated is the only way to describe a restaurant...

Amazon's cloud can't deliver perfect uptime, but it will still do better than your business. And that's all that matters.

This Earth Day, let's think about the unique role we entrepreneurs and small business owners can play in helping to conserve this precious planet of ours.

According to recent numbers, Apple ranks third in smartphone market share. That was according to comScore numbers released in February. Creative math also from comScore now puts the Apple iOS ahead of the...

Even suggesting that the country might default on its debt would be a disaster for the economy -- and for small businesses.

I think the biggest mistake that most business owners make when they work to build a business, not a job is that they try to grow and scale their company built just on...

It begins simply enough. The electric bill arrives and it is a few hundred dollars than the month before. The pasta entr?e – the most reasonable offering on the menu - gets bumped...

The recession caused many small businesses to scale back on their participation in off-site meetings and trade shows. But I'm beginning to hear rumblings that the picture may be changing. That being the...

Marketing should be contacted ONLY after you've spoken to a high-level executive, president, or CEO.

Do you know how much money you need to fund your start up? How are you calculating the success of your marketing campaigns? Discover the top ten small business calculators that you should...

Hoover’s highlights companies that are positioned to compete as the coffee distribution market perks up.

A new National Small Business Association (NSBA) tax survey reveals exactly how much time and money small businesses spend on tax preparation. (Hint: it’s a lot!) Small businesses want tax reform and tax...

The actual meat of how the budget deficit eventually gets dealt with – or not -- is sure to affect small businesses dramatically.