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Following my mother's recent stroke, I have realized the importance of slowing down and saying no.

Even the best of planning in work cannot account for those unexpected turns of fate that life deals.

Planning a business is like planning a trip. You can’t expect all the plans you make ahead of time to be set in stone, because things change.

An ant lion is the last thing an ant wants to see. Because, often, an ant lion is the last thing an ant sees.

I find it terribly ironic that the intelligent folks from Homeland Security (sorry, I chuckle every time I use "intelligent" and "Homeland Security" together in the same sentence) recommend that we arrive at...

A "Pocket MBA for Physicians" program was announced by Boston University's School of Management and School of Medicine yesterday. This focused program offers a new option for physicians to develop their business skills.

Catfish Festival Fit for a King

As most of you know, I don’t often recommend businesses in this column unless they meet the following criteria: 1. They offer services or resources that directly benefit small businesses 2. They offer...

Without fail, those same customers did prefer the next sales rep to stop dropping in unannounced, and preferred to work from appointments. They appreciated multiple month plans. And, when presented with the advantages,...

I know what you're thinking already. Reselling returned merchandise sounds like you're going to sell a stained shirt that was worn to a wedding in Florida during the middle of summer. Of course...

The federal government is leaving the nation and small businesses another sad legacy that may be felt for years to come: Spending on research and development has been declining for most of President...

After a recent survey conducted by the Business Travel Coalition, Registered Traveler programs may become more prominent, allowing frequent fliers to bypass long security lines.

If your business travels frequently have you in rental cars and hotels, Avis is offering a new solution to your internet needs.

If real estate is crashing, it isn't making much of a difference in Orange County, California!

As my mother declined and died late Wednesday night, I had my own dealings with the "healthcare system." The hospital was an HCA hospital. These strangers exemplified what we all want and need...

The lesson from the affiliate program, from Elvis' relationship with the Colonel, and even from Chuck's blues band is simple: Don't begrudge the marketer. The critical question isn't "what's my percentage?" The question...

Make sure you hire Henriettas in your business. They will be your customer retention stars.

Thiefs also like craft and hobby items.

Retailers "have a lot of work left to do" toward curbing criminal activity in their stores.