Running a Business

What do you see from your desk? These 10 business owners enjoy awesome office views that should inspire you to build your business into the kind of place where you want to spend...

In business, the smartest people are often the laziest ones. Find a comfortable seat, pop open a cold one, and we'll explain the secrets to their success.

Too many small businesses are still relying on Windows XP and even Internet Explorer 6. It's way past time to move on if you don't want to risk security vulnerabilities, reliability issues, and...

Entrepreneurs are an innovative bunch. So what do they do for money when bank loans aren't an option? Anything and everything they can think of!

When I look for advice and information on how to drive change, I turn to the smartest and most reliable people I know: My friends.

A new survey from the Gallup organization reveals that consumer confidence is the highest it has been since June 2011.

These six strategies can help reduce your risk while at the same time saving you money and headaches during your business's early stages.

Entrepreneurs need to answer several key questions in the pre-startup phase. These answers will help you form your business plan.

Before asking friends or relatives to invest in your business, know what you are getting into and how to structure these transactions.

Feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of writing your business plan? You don't have to do it all by yourself.

Entrepreneurs often try to go it alone during the startup phase. But it's important to know when it's time to hire, and what your hiring options include.

With cloud computing, backing up isn't hard to do ... anymore. These days, it's easier, faster, and safer than ever to do your small business backups in the cloud instead of a local...

Small business can literally be a heavy burden to bear. Here’s how to lose weight and boost your productivity in 2012.

The recent redesign that Twitter rolled out should be an indicator for small businesses to get ahead of the curve with their social media campaigns.

Small businesses naturally shy away from controversy. But sometimes, that's exactly the wrong approach to building your brand and your reputation.

Nearly every company can save money by outsourcing key finance positions.

Want to turn around a bad customer experience? Start with these 10 ideas, and watch your business reputation -- and your profits -- start to soar.

Check out our 10 surefire small business predictions for 2012. From the next president to foreign trade, we tell you how it's going to go. Maybe. Hopefully.

With plenty of tools at your disposal, these 10 tactics make it easier than ever to harness the power of the Web and get your business noticed online.