Statistics

Well, it’s finally happened. There is an advantage to being a woman in business. I’m still surprised, but the Wall Street Journal reported it and there’s data to back it up. During the...

Part 2 of our 5-part guide to buying a franchise. This step will help you identify key trends that will impact your franchise decision.

By keeping property stored correctly, an organization's loss ratios and insurance will decline.

Are you one of the highest paid professionals or one of the lowest paid semi-skilled workers? In sales, it's your choice....

A federal holiday designation doesn’t make it a day off for all, federal employees observe the holiday but there is no requirement for employers to provide a day off or holiday pay.

Employees are saying they really don’t like their jobs. Employers are saying...so what?

The term “hobbypreneurs” has been used to describe passionate hobbyists that turn their hobbies into successful businesses. Recently, Intuit, the maker of many small business accounting and software programs commissioned a survey that...

The economic landscape has shifted forever. Follow this roadmap to avoid pitfalls.

When the bell tolls on 2009, the franchise industry will close the books on one of the worst years in its history. Will 2010 be any better?

Youtube is one of the most popular places to host video. It's free and with millions of users all in one place, it's a great place to be seen. However, Youtube and other...

The online sales season for 2009 peaked about 10 days ago. 2009 was a good year for online merchants. If you are a brick and mortar merchant without a website 2010 is the...

What’s on the horizon for franchising in 2010? The IFA has answers in its just-released Franchise Business Economic Outlook 2010.

A study from the New York Federal Reserve finds that women-owned firms are more likely to be credit constrained. Here are lessons for female entrepreneurs seeking business credit.

The fitness industry continues to be a lucrative market opportunity for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Despite a crippling recession, the IHRSA (the fitness industry's global association) forecasts that U.S. health club memberships will...

The upside to today's not so stable economy is the plethora of high-quality talent available.

Business credit agencies have a unique insight into small business health. You can use their data to help you to avoid problems - and spot opportunities.

During one of the worst recessions in U.S. history, a little sugary confection - the great American cupcake - is proving to be an unexpected fast food market opportunity for many entrepreneurs. If...