Going Green

Make sure you are prepared for the worst.

First, make sure that your profit margin is high enough to allow you to add employees. If you cannot pay their salaries and still make a profit, you are on the fast road...

One of the keys to being a successful landlord is finding profitable rental properties. There are many different steps to take in your search for the perfect rental property. Here are a few...

When you rent out your property, you may be required by law to disclose certain information. Failure to provide these disclosures may result in lawsuits, liability issues, and problems with your state's property...

When a landlord rents out a dwelling, it is under the condition that there is an implied warranty of habitability. But what does this term actually mean, and how can landlords be sure...

In 1992, Congress enacted Title X, which requires landlords to disclose lead hazards to their tenants. In 1996, further changes were added to this law, which included mandatory disclosure for all landlords of...

Examine these basic insurance types to determine what you need to do to protect the business you've built.

While many small business owners seek to get away with minimal coverage, others overpay on insurance they don't need.

More and more people are turning to used office furniture to save money while furnishing their offices.

Need a new set of wheels for your business? It could pay to get your shopping done by year's end.

Technology can help entrepreneurs stay in touch — or keep them from letting go.

Learn what OSHA requires if your employees are handling potentially hazardous materials.

If your business deals with hazardous materials, you need to be familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets.

The celebrity-chef craze has made it even harder to find the right person to run your kitchen. Here are some guidelines for finding a professional who can actually support your business.

Follow this simple four-step evacuation preparedness plan to ensure that your staff is prepared for any unexpected disaster.

A movement reviving the value of "slow food" is bringing about a real change in how we connect with our food.

While mandatory disclosures can vary from state to state, here are some of the more common ones. Lead disclosures. You are required by law to provide a lead disclosure form. This law is...

Because of the risks it is imperative that even small businesses properly identify and dispose of hazardous waste.

Are you having problems with government regulation? Ask this problem solver for help.