Disasters

This is the time of year for giving, and small businesses are finding a way to make an impact one sole at a time. Through an organization called Soles 4 Souls, small business...

As Washington scandals go, the failure of a small business program for veterans may seem minor. But it's emblematic of eight years of government mismanagement.

The CTIA has reported that for many real disasters and other events where masses exceed the normal population, cell towers can be overwhelmed very quickly.

In my work, I spend a fair amount of time helping people bring change to their companies. That’s what improving customer service is all about. The companies that make a substantial and permanent...

Small, medium and large non-profit agencies accross our communities and nation are feeling the economic pinch. At a time when many are most needed, staffs are being cut back and services curtailed. Globally,...

Nothing turns the enthusiasm of a new location into a nightmare project faster than bad plumbing, faulty electrical wiring and inadequate power to a space. Make sure these are the first items on...

We’ve heard; don’t save sensitive data on laptops, encrypt files and restrict access. In our mobile workforce it’s not easy to enforce these important steps.

There was always an interesting conversation that transpired when it came to discussing what factors determine the success and failure of a salesperson. That is, if a salesperson that you are managing fails,...

As the economic crisis worsens, the Small Business Administration needs to get into the game with broad emergency lending programs to aid small firms.

Dickson Despommier, Phd, just delivered a presentation on vertical farming, a concept that brings agriculture back to cities, inside their buildings in fact. Now for those of us who went to college in...

The Small Business Administration (SBA) seems to be dragging its feet on putting in place programs that can help ease the burdeon for small businesses. Senator John Keary and others have asked the...

A business disaster can happen at almost anytime. Is your business prepared? Don't wait until it's too late. The time to prepare is before a disaster happens....

Pre closing checklists are indispensible

Sensible management of the necessary prevents later disasters.

Business is unpredictable. Even if it's not required, insurance is simply a smart business decision. Read on for 'Business Insurance Basics' specifically for the small-business owner.

It's now or never. Our love can't wait. Wasn't that a song, once upon a time?

I recently had the honor of interviewing Jack Canfield, author of “The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You are to Where You Want to Be,” and the originator of the immensely...

Risky mortgage products are still being sold. You must decide whether they offer the best way for you to finance your home....

Stop being your own worst enemy