Education & Training

New research from the University of Michigan adds a few surprises to common assumptions about persuasive speech.

I know movies like The Social Network have glamorized start-ups, but before you start looking for a job at one take this quiz.

Once your company is formed, you need to make sure your Corporation or LLC remains in good standing throughout the course of your business's life. This post offers a handful of questions you...

Could an alliance with a big business benefit your small business? Here's how to "bag an elephant" for your firm -- without getting trampled.

The theme at this year's Small Business Week in Washington, D.C., is "Empowering Entrepreneurs," and despite all the challenges we've been through recently, there's an excitement in the air that seems promising for...

It can be challenging to find an angel investor to help finance your small business, but newly popular "angel groups" are making it easier to connect.

To promote innovation, the U.S. government, and specifically the Small Business Administration, offers opportunities for small businesses to land government research financing.

‘People are not disturbed by things, but the view they take of them’- Epictetus (Greek Philosopher)

As you try to increase sales, why not focus on are the things you can address, not the things you can’t? You can complain about customer budgets and cutbacks. That won’t give you...

Question from reader: I am unhappy in my current job. It's not a horrible environment, it's just not something I'm passionate about. I'm not sure if I'm ready to take a leap into...

who you hang with in the office will help determine your success or failure

Beware of the common management concept of motivation ...

If you're a salesperson you're the CEO of your own business--and you better have the information you need to run it like a business.

The most successful leaders are driven by a ‘have to’ attitude not a ‘want to’ attitude....

Need business quick? Learn how to generate dozens of high quality referrals in just a matter of days.

Knowing how to use your degree and education, and understanding what can be done with it is of greatest importance.

How was your Mother’s Day? Some working women minimize the importance of Mother’s Day. If you already are a mother or if motherhood is part of your future plans, here’s why Mother’s Day...