Public Health

Hoarding can turn any property into a massive legal, financial, and public safety risk. Here's how to step the problem before it gets out of control.

Women-owned businesses in the U.S. are a significant economic force, yet financing remains tough. Here are some great resources beyond traditional banks.

Almost any business -- no matter how small -- needs to have certain permits to operate legally. Here are the 10 types of permits you're most likely to encounter.

The impact of layoffs on employees who remain can be devastating, all the more so in a small business. Learn ways to help your staff recover.

It's National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Here's how your small business can ensure that it's protecting itself against online attackers.

With health insurance costs rising for small businesses, many worry about hiring employees with potential health risks. Make sure you understand the laws.

As the competition for small-business tax dollars heats up, more cities are launching websites and other resources to simplify the startup process.

Cost containment will be a major goal for new federally-mandated health insurance plans. That's good news for the small businesses that may have to adopt them.

Sadly, business leaders come and go, but the very best -- like the late Apple CEO -- always leave a permanent legacy.

Ready to start a business? Narrow down your search with these 25 home-based business ideas that have growth potential, both now and in the future.

Are you a small-business owner looking for a competitive edge? Consider expanding your personal brand to become a subject-matter celebrity.

To rank higher in the search engines, you need inbound links from trusted websites. Here are 12 tactics that can attract quality links to your site like a magnet.

Nobody likes to get a shot, but frequent business travelers will tell you that a few pricks from a needle easily beat the severe symptoms of the world's nastier diseases!

The Great Debt Debate in Washington was needless, destructive to the economy, and won't solve the deficit problem.

Many seniors are returning to the workforce, and they often possess traits and job skills that can make them excellent employees for your small business.

Every company has a lot to learn from its competitors. Check out these 10 tips for keeping tabs on the other guys to make your business the best it can be.

As more employees use social media, business owners are eager to keep closer tabs on what they're saying. But that can also be a recipe for legal trouble.

California, along with several other states, are now enforcing stricter rules for which restaurant employees must take food safety training. Here's what you need to know.

Putting a Taco Bell next to a school yard doesn’t necessarily lead to fatter children, says a recent study.