Franchise opportunities abound. A solid franchise company can offer a proven business model, staff training, advertising expertise and many other benefits for jumpstarting a business. But whether you’re selling fast food or repairing cars, it…

The benefits package offered by your business is extremely important to your employees. How important? A survey performed by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that benefits are directly tied to overall job…

Is your personal information at risk for identity theft? Is your business data protected from hackers, from natural disasters, even from cleaning staff who unplug your server by mistake? It’s not a matter of IF…

If your employees are stealing money from petty cash or strolling out the door with computers, you probably won’t need to hire a high-priced forensic auditor to catch them. Unfortunately, most internal theft isn’t so…

Hiring your own children – whether employed part time in the mailroom or full time managing your operations – can be an adventure. But is it always the best idea? It can be beneficial for…

As a small business owner, the words “trade war” and “tariff” can be unsettling. When cost uncertainty is on the horizon, you will want to be prepared as much as possible. Here are some ideas…