Globalization

When selecting an outside IT service provider, here are some things you should consider.

These technology goals of Barack Obama's administration have their pros and cons.

Companies both large and small are going beyond outsourcing commodities to outsourcing core or strategic parts. It makes sense for smaller firms with scarce resources to outsource commodities.

But make sure you always sell to clients by creating real value.

If you are thinking about outsourcing all your HR needs to a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), make sure you ask a number of key questions, such as if it has the capability to...

Consider outsourcing your human resource needs. You'll be able to concentrate on your core business skills while an HR professional focuses on your employees.

New business owners can attract attention by giving away products.

Knowing what's flying off the shelves and what's gathering dust is the key to boosting sales.

Learn how to make window displays that bring customers in, and then inspire them to buy.

Putting your business on autopilot means that it can thrive without you showing up to work every day.

The decision depends on how much you're willing to handle and how much you're willing to let go.

When starting a new business, take the time to carefully choose a management team that will focus the goals of your new enterprise.

For small businesses, processing payroll can be a complicated and time-consuming task. Among other things, payroll functions can include anything from determining employee wages and withholding taxes to updating vacation and sick pay...

Reports of holes in companies' e-commerce systems could convince even the most rational person that thieves are prowling every corner of the Web, waiting to steal victims' credit card numbers, personal data and...

Getting your products to the right places on time can make or break your company. Outsourcing can save you time, trouble, and money.

The choice between hosting your own e-mail in-house vs. using an outside e-mail hosting provider ultimately comes down to responsibility and control.

For many businesses that don't have the time or the resources to manage HR functions, outsourcing is a cost-effective alternative to hiring an in-house human resources staff.

Yesterday's "Girl Fridays" are filling a wider range of duties today, from receptionist to director- and executive-level positions. Does your company need a temp?

Small companies routinely outsource their payroll processing, accounting, distribution and many other important functions -- often because they have no other choice.