The life of a small business owner can be taxing.  From balancing monthly budgets, to monitoring inventory, and tracking daily revenue, every decision made is critical to the company’s bottom line.  Yet one of the bigger challenges for proprietors is determining how to budget the cost of paying fair wages to employees, while keeping
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Those of us in America that benefit from having a car enjoy its convenience. Sure, the concept of grabbing keys off the counter and driving seems more appealing then walking or cycling.  But we rarely consider why these alternative transportation options can contribute to an improved quality of life. Fortunately, National Car-free Day (which is
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  The month of September has a couple of special occasions that appeal to us.  For the workers of the world clamoring for a much needed three-day weekend, it’s Labor Day. For football fans, it’s the start of The National Football League (NFL) season (a national holiday depending on who you ask). But for burger
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House Lawmakers approved a bill known as the “keep your plan” initiative as an alteration to President Obama’s health care law (The Affordable Care Act). The proposal would give insurers the opportunity to continue selling insurance group plans over the next five years that don’t fully meet the guidelines set forth by the Affordable Care
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There’s no denying that marketing is an essential component to commerce.  Regardless if you’re a Fortune 500 Company or small business, the way these entities promote goods and services is vital to attracting customers. With the popularity of social media, small businesses have used this device to boost its marketing efforts.  Since most consumers tend
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Whether it’s a social media page, bank account, or other personal records, cyber hackers find innovative ways to access sensitive information for personal gain.  Conversely, Its not only individuals that are victimized by these unconscionable acts, but the small businesses community that uses the internet to conduct business with their customers. According to a study
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The town of Ferguson, Missouri is gradually piecing together remnants of the community damaged during the Michael Brown protest.  Brown’s passing sparked civil unrest throughout the area, leading to widespread property damage of neighborhoods, especially among several small businesses decimated by acts of vandalism and looting by a few people. The Missouri Government in conjunction
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The ideal working situation for most people is to have freedom and flexibility in a work schedule, to undertake projects that foster creativity, and provides an opportunity to turn a personal passion into a lucrative business. Whether you’re into baking, insurance, cleaning services, or consulting, turning these interests into a home-based business can create challenges.
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Finding a job is an arduous task for many young Americans.  Whether in school or recent graduate, the prospect for career opportunities seems grim. Considering the economy is still reeling, most young people are left wondering what they can do to secure a job opportunity, while small businesses are challenged with finding qualified workers to
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November is a few months away and the majority of Americans are already thinking about their holiday menus and plans for Thanksgiving. But in the political world, Republicans and Democrats are preparing for their own holiday…. November midterm elections. With control of congress at stake, both political factions will tout their respective platforms to sell
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