Layoffs

You can't afford to be a victim of workplace fraud - ever.

Here's a shocker: franchising is not immune to the economic downturn.

Franchises offer an opportunity for those who want to venture into an exciting, ever changing industry. The sector attracts those with a nest egg, a little experience, a strong work ethis and a...

Business owners need to go on the offensive and look at these tumultuous times as a chance to implement bold, creative ideas, outflank the competition and overall improve the performance of their business.

A battered economy can sometimes provide just the right circumstances for a new business. Here's how 10 companies found success during the Great Depression.

Get your business in the right shape to sell.

There is a shift underway in how Americans plan for the future.

The "Can Do" attitude of our country's founding fathers is still strong and well in many Americans. They have faced many challenges in their lives and the recession is just another bump in...

Economic recovery starts with microenterprises. And microenterprises start with microlenders.

In this third part of an eight part series, here are some strategies that will enable you to increase your visibility and the measurable value you deliver in order to avoid being the...

Here I have found some of my favorite communication-related how-tos from WikiHow.com.

However, the silver lining is that 2010 is projected to be a better year, with markets beginning to expand and demand for manufactured good increasing. Those companies that use 2009 effectively to improve...

A friend of mine recently called me. She has an MBA. Her very interesting career includes work as a store manager, a corporate manager, and most recently as a Human Resources manager in...

It is easy to get discouraged in today's rough economy when you own your own business. Sales are down, costs are up, it seems that the vendors are all calling wanting their money....

Lots of CEOs are touting big cuts in pay these days, but when you check the fine print, are they really sacrificing very much?

Yes the numbers are grim but a job search will not go anywhere when a candidate wallows in despair under the weight of opinion that there are no available jobs.