Layoffs & Dismissals

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...

Get your business in the right shape to sell.

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.

Are you angry? AIG bosses got $165 million in bonuses. Even though the money was part of legal contracts, Americans were outraged. Would it be better if the execs didn’t get the bonuses?...

The public school system may be taking a harder hit next year as more and more private school children move into the public schools. What can parents do to help our struggling schools?

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.

Administration officials have been making the rounds on Capitol Hill to explain a new relief initiative targeting small businesses. It couldn't come a moment too soon.

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

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?