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Lessons in retaining your talent; and new numbers about small businesses selling for record-high amounts.
Managing workers who are stressed out by political discussions at the office; and on a related note, the saloon in New Mexico that has a remedy for today's divisive political discourse. It's also got a very catchy name for a bar.
More workers with a graying of the temples are hanging around the workforce. What's this mean for small and large businesses...and the economy overall? Plus, six personality types that get passed over for promotions.
Small businesses watch as young employees at larger firms publicly speak out on social issues; and finding workers who can pass a drug test in states where pot is legal.
How upscale restaurants are making it manageable for parents to bring little kids; and the push to get pharmaceutical firms to reveal the cost of their drugs.
Entrepreneurs break new ground in the growing circular economy; and new apps identify on-demand jobs.
New efforts to help small businesses with retirement-savings programs; and seven tips for marketing yourself as a consultant.
Today's youngest hires are being pressed into action as managers earlier than ever at large AND small businesses; and a service that aims to find a name for your baby.
Tax pitfalls for small business owners and freelancers thanks to rule changes; and the debate over who's paying the tariffs on Chinese imports.
The growing number of Americans with a side hustle and restaurants experiment with meatless burgers.
Is your small business prepared for tech pushback from your larger clients; and lawn signs that have inspired the world.
Laundromats become cool hang-outs with added attractions; and marketing your small brewery with wild flavor combinations.
Small business executives who lead the way on paternity leave; and signs of "burnout" identified by the World Health Organization.
The so-called "brain drain" in the U-S...and its impact on small businesses; and the baseball All-Star single-handedly promoting independent book stores.
A team-building exercise that help your small business employees decouple from their smartphones; and the top three benefits that today's recent college grads want from their employers.
Entrepreneurs pick up where Uber and Lyft do not...catering to riders as young as age six; and small business owners weigh in on the current economic climate.
Trends for small businesses to watch in the supermarket industry; and the environment for startups and entrepreneurs in a big state like Florida.
Rice farmers in Mississippi fight what they feel are misleading labels by other foods; and Amazon's newest report on small business.
The trend toward personalization of products thanks to data; and the cattle ranchers trying to find a voice in Congress.
The blue-collar small businesses that women are joining in record numbers; and understanding what today's millennials expect from your company if you want their business.
Businesses that bounce back from public relations disasters; and what's making owners of drive-in movie businesses go crazy.
Tackling a side hustle as a beekeeper, especially in a city environment; and a startup gives a makeover to the stethoscope.
Why Uber doesn't want its drivers categorized as employees; and the Tennessee business that got too popular, too quickly.
More American workers are testing positive for marijuana. What's this mean for current staffers...or managers trying to hire new talent?
Managing new grads who expect an early promotion; and the new tech trend at grocery stores.
People launching cannabis businesses in their sixties; and losing friends at the office when you're promoted.
The rebound in American paper mills, thanks to Amazon and China; and workers facing pressure to continuously upgrade their skills to stay relevant.
Retailers small and large adjust to changing men's fashion at the workplace; and when lottery pools at the office make people uncomfortable.
How startups that deliver food are trying to lock in customer loyalty, since patrons right now are attracted mostly by coupons; and simple ways to practice solid cyber-security at your small business.
Small businesses are up in arms about the potential for a new payroll tax. It's being called the "biggest tax increase that nobody's heard of."
Is government over-reaching when it comes to technology advancements in your store; and when a fairly innocent social media post leads to stunning new business and free publicity.
The new push...in this tight labor market...to hire people with criminal backgrounds. You'll hear the different scenarios.
The full-time lawyer with 13 side hustles in a gig economy; and a historic hiring binge by small businesses in February.
Entrepreneurs and landlords partner to temporarily fill vacant storefronts; and how two restaurants generated publicity for an unusual food concoction.
How small businesses wind up subsidizing health care. Hear the problem and proposed solutions from a retailers' group in Massachusetts.
Restaurants move to accommodate the growing number of people dining by themselves; and six funding options for your small business idea.
The toll that inconsistent shift work can take on employees; and small businesses in Vietnam try to cash in on the summit next week between President Trump and Kim Jong Un.
Will small businesses chase a trendy new education perk being offered by larger companies; and how to own a comic book store for $25 and an essay.
Individuals taking advantage of job hopping in this market to advance their careers...is this turnover impacting your small business; and a forum you might want to consider...focusing on small business financing.
Can small businesses solve the soggy fries dilemma for food deliveries; and the niche business of cleaning up fentanyl spills.
Is your small business a serial reorg company; and five things to keep in mind if there's another government shutdown.
New data privacy rules in the works for even mom-and-pop stores; and why small businesses are feeling pessimistic about 2019...and what they're doing in response.
The one job that self-made millionaires say helped them become successful; and what happened to the "gig economy" upending traditional jobs?
More attention being paid right now to the four-day workweek among small businesses; and startups experimenting with no packaging for their products.
Small businesses turning exclusively to plastic for payments, since they feel cash has become too inconvenient.
Federal contractors and others who won't get back lost business from the government shutdown.
The trickle-down effect on the economy, and small businesses, as hundreds of thousands of federal workers go without a paycheck.
How business owners and entrepreneurs are impacted by the record-long partial government shutdown.
The spillover effects from hiring people with lesser skills...and even criminal records...in a competitive job market; and how to research your pursuit of a passion or better work-life balance.
Some employers are more willing to take on convicted felons in this tight labor market. Is your small business willing to offer them a second chance? We'll look at today's environment.
Upscaling your small business in 2019, with a strategy like a so-called "Dream Team" approach...for hiring, training and coaching.
Hotels encouraging people to hang out in their lobbies, including entrepreneurs; and groups investing in female startups.
Turning your annual office holiday party into a networking event to help your career; and the family owned business awarding millions in bonuses to its workers.
Understanding Generation Z as these young adults start to flood the American workforce; and seven tips from successful small business owners.
New start-ups that deliver fuel to your car...billing themselves as "Uber for gas." And getting assistance if your business has been impacted by the southern California wildfires.
Getting over your fear of making impromptu remarks; and six steps for launching your side hustle.
As Amazon begins to staff its second headquarters locations, will small businesses benefit from the thousands of new employees who will relocate to those areas?
Fancy coffee at the office sometimes leads to bickering instead of greater productivity; and how Apple plans to help female entrepreneurs.
Small craft brewers experiment with cannabis in their beers; and the perks that make certain companies popular with fathers.
Will small businesses match the shipping options of the big retailers this holiday season; and marketing lessons from the Dunkin Donuts name change.
Small and large businesses reduce the formalities when hiring in this job market; and pop-ups all the rage this holiday season.
The brick-and-mortar retailer that seems to be surviving the online shopping pressure created by Amazon; and identifying fake online reviews at small and large businesses.
How to manage a boss who has little idea about how you spend your time; and how robots are helping deliver the holidays since there's a lack of available workers.
The new perk for millennial workers in a tight job market; and the partnership between Facebook and Macy's helping entrepreneurs can gain access to new customers.
Can small businesses help towns in central Maine that were once heavily reliant on single employers; and the competitive job market creating perks for seasonal workers.
An entrepreneur has built a travel website targeting niche flyers...in what was an effort to tackle his own complaint with the airline industry.
Are coffee shops "guilting" customers into adding a tip; and using a water-cooler topic to promote your small business.
What a small business learned about relationships and customer needs by visiting a remote Canadian village 30 miles from the Arctic Circle. A chat with the co-owner of Northern Toboggan Company.
Damage from Hurricane Michael challenges the decision-making of small business owners in part of the Florida Panhandle; and the ripple effects of Amazon's minimum-wage hike.
How a small business can take advantage of Halloween; and the New York City restaurant with an unusual marketing approach.
How an education-technology startup is trying to land more schools as customers; and the bar owners in Houston who launched a beer for dogs.
What kind of wackos work at the same place for 40-plus years? Those are the words of Aron Ain, chairman and CEO of Kronos. He's got insight on mistakes he's made, the company's big internship program, and his read on today's young adults in the workforce.
How small trucking firms are enticing new drivers; and companies making it easier to part ways with unhappy employees.
New government policies for shift workers could have ripple effects for small businesses; and how your own business biases can hurt your entrepreneurial venture.
New trend on the home front means big business for people who know how to re-design garages; and surviving the afternoon slow-down when taking a nap at work is not an option.
Business owners who approve of the Trump tariffs; and the Seattle store with a clever marketing promotion for candy canes.
The employees who thrive on negative feedback; and how gig work doesn't deliver the financial returns that many workers are expecting.
How small businesses can recover from natural disasters like Hurricane Florence; and the difficult landscape for female employees at startups.
Industries uniting against tariffs by the Trump administration; and guidelines for texting work colleagues when all you've done before is email them...or speak to them in person.
New startups aim to overhaul how homes are typically bought and sold...should the average realtor be concerned? And seven ways an entrepreneur went from trailer park to millionaire.
The tech startup finding work for people on the autism spectrum and their specific skills; and the latest perk that workers say they want at the office. Is your small business providing it?
Why local car dealerships can't get millennials to stay in the auto retail business; and the banker financing college education for entire high school classes.
Entrepreneurs take a shot at the sparkling water business; and the security technology from startups being embraced by banks and merchants.
The landscaping industry is getting walloped by the strong job market...we'll explain how. And the marketing firm offering a new perk for pet owners.
Companies offering promotions without pay raises...hear how employees might respond; and the entrepreneur making a living offering hugs and cuddles.
The struggle for small business: finding workers willing to relocate when offered a job.
When you notice something unsettling from years ago on social media by a person you're about to hire; and how to respond when you're bought of the business you co-founded.
More and more partnerships between businesses and high schools to develop skilled workers; and knowing the law if a small business employee is secretly making recordings of colleagues.
Tech employees facing backlash for reporting incidents like harassment; and the seating strategy leading to higher profits for restaurants.
Could a new approach make you think differently about bank branches? At least one CEO thinks so. And parents trying to help the entrepreneurial spirit of kids.
Getting dads to take paid time off for their newborns; and the small brewery in Finland taking advantage of the summit between Trump and Putin.
An old practice is falling by the wayside when it comes to the women's clothing section of some stores; and managing the office air conditioner during the summer.
Smartphones at the office can be a help and a hindrance for individual employees. Hear how some bosses are trying to manage a workable policy about their use; and the best cities to start a business.
Why longer checkout lines have developed at many retailers; and where restaurants are seeing significant growth.
How one entrepreneur went from a low-level restaurant position to owner of three franchises.
Where robots are being used to supplement work, not replace the employees; and the number of workers who cite benefits and perks as their top factor when considering a job offer.
When your small business becomes embroiled in a national political debate; and convenience stores try a new approach to prevent overdoses in their bathrooms.
Mom and pop brick-and-mortar stores hope a Supreme Court ruling brings back former online shoppers; and the entrepreneurial industry growing around legalized marijuana.
New trend may be developing in the franchise industry: hiring successful individual store owners for leadership positions at the parent company.
The perks that the plumbing industry is throwing around to attract and retain talent; and the controversy and publicity generated by a gym owner in Alabama.
An entrepreneur launches an addiction center for drugs and alcohol where MUSIC plays a big role in treatment.
How a housing shortage in rural America is hurting small businesses; and seven ways to help yourself get out of work early on Summer Fridays.
What's ahead for mom-and-pop car dealerships; and how small beer makers are benefiting from the new tax law...
The latest way small craft brewers are trying to stand out from the big guys; and the Florida music store being recognized for its generosity and kindness..
How older workers in small businesses can maintain their value in the wake younger, more digitally-savvy colleagues; and lessons as Amazon searches for a location for a second headquarters.
How small businesses are responding to lost tax deductions, like sports tickets; and the best cities for college grads to launch their careers.
How much is too much...when it comes to bosses sharing details of their personal lives with their employees; and how a 24/7 convenience store gently discourages panhandling and loitering.
How to make sales more consistent in different day parts when you sell food and drinks; and gym operators find a new use for their space..
When efforts to fix discrimination lead to new accusations of wrongdoing; and the stagnant summer jobs outlook for teenagers.
A Phoenix man has developed a product that allows you to hang picture frames with lightning-fast speed and with zero damage to the wall. You'll hear from the creator of Taphanger.
How a former science teacher launched a product that he hopes will revolutionize the music industry.
Does you emergency plan match up to the one practiced and implemented by Southwest Airlines; and five ways to get your small business funded.
Small businesses scramble to take advantage of the new tax law; and the local car dealership that went above and beyond for a grieving family.
The latest instant-messaging apps at the office push older workers to keep up technologically; and how small accounting firms celebrate the end of tax season.
Given the controversy recently at a Starbucks in Philadelphia, a question for small business owners: do you know when you're allowed to ask someone to leave your shop?
Small businesses try to manage growing overtime costs in a tight labor market; and the North Carolina restaurant with an unusual promotion involving a big spider.
How theaters are convincing people to get off the couch and leave their homes...instead of relying on online entertainment. Are there lessons for brick-and-mortar stores here? And how to convince a small business owner to establish a 401-k retirement savings plan.
How to manage stress levels as your small business increases demands on you; and the job picture for today's college grads.
Restaurant owners adjust to the new war on straws across the country; and the newest trend at bars: It's not a drink. It's an activity.
What it's like to be an entrepreneur in the marijuana industry, where a number of states have legalized pot for medicinal or recreational uses...yet the federal government still considers it illegal.
The push by Wisconsin to find workers; and a look at who's earning what...when it comes to side-hustle jobs. One stands out with its highest hourly pay.
The surprising stat from the latest jobs report that could affect your hiring; and small businesses adjust to the trend of drunk online shopping.
The story of a woman who founded a medical device company in part because she couldn't find a cure for her own pain. Hear how VuVaTech was launched...and what it does.
New trend at the office: parental leave that is gender blind; and what smoking-breaks cost you in productivity.
The high school kid from Washington state who's launched his own business...on top of his academics and wrestling schedule. Hear what inspired him, and what he eventually plans to do with Voodoo Detailing, LLC.
The secret to determining who deserves a promotion; and the small business owner who generated free publicity with his honesty.
How to recreate a forgotten art in today's business: a better customer service experience.
How to monetize unused space at your small business; and negotiating for a better severance if you sense you're about to be laid off.
An entrepreneur aims to help students make critical transitions into and out of college. Hear what he does, why he launched, and the business model.
How North Carolina struggles to entice new business to rural communities, despite an easy sell to its cities; and how a struggling couple in Hawaii became millionaires by making their own musical instruments.
Finding a name for your small business might involve hiring someone known as what's called a "professional namer." These people position themselves as word experts.
What big and small companies are doing after the massive tax overhaul, besides handing out bonuses and pay raises; and how a New York City bar stumbled into free publicity.
Brick and mortar stores figure out how to successfully battle Amazon; and seven habits of successful freelancers.
Entrepreneurs produce baby gear designed for men, like camouflage diaper bags; and five start-ups that will cost you little or no money.
The new way of performing the snow-shoveling business; and seven resolutions to help you succeed this year.
The new perk at large businesses that might be copied by small businesses; and debating whether to immediately quit the brand new job that you despise.
Are gourmet baristas in small coffee shops threatened by high-tech machines; and a clever promotion that helped a restaurant boost pizza delivery sales in a snowstorm.
How a Denver startup is reinventing the check-in process for visitors to businesses with a traditional office.
Companies small and large revisiting their sexual harassment training; and the startup that wants to sell you generic consumer staples, like toothpaste.
Manufacturers try a new recruiting strategy involving parents; and the reason for the lack of raises this year.
Why customers are frustrated with your customized email offers; and why holiday music may drive employees and customers nuts.
Tapping an overlooked pool of potential workers; and an entrepreneur's invention to cure smartphone addiction.
Reminders about deductions for your small business as the end of the year arrives; and who mall owners are now courting to fill empty spaces.
Common ground between humans and robots in some small business manufacturers; and replacing someone on the job under awkward circumstances.
Small businesses drastically cutting the lengths of meetings; and answering questions from family members about your startup during the holidays.
The compromise between coffee shops...and entrepreneurs who want to stay all day for the free wifi; and the characteristics hiring managers value the most.
Mom and pop coffee shops are starting to feel the squeeze; and entrepreneurs reselling this year's popular Christmas toys online.
Startups trying to solve the issue of food going to waste; and how entrepreneurs get paid for Instagram posts.
Who will guide American companies that are transitioning from an older and more established workforce...to one full of millennials? There's a small business that specializes in bridging the gap.
Developing leaders at your small business; and five reasons to start your own business in your 20s and 30s.
Why a builder in this day and age would see the promise of a brand new enclosed mall; and using Halloween as a yearly measuring stick for your small business.
The founders of a startup company who spotted a niche as customers of another company, and formed a partnership. It's the story of a photography service called Clips 2 Pix.
The best cities to launch your small business; and the small business battle over flood insurance.
How the struggles of a strip mall reflect the growing concerns in the retail industry; and how farmers in Vermont have turned an unwanted weed into a product in demand.
Don't be so quick to dismiss chewing gum and potato chip bags as non-recyclable material. A company in New Jersey is finding new uses for such trash.
Taking your specific skill sets, adding specialty training, and turning it all into a blockbuster small business.
Russian investors in Silicon Valley seen with a suspicious eye these days; and the difficulty of finding work as an on-demand dog walker.
Creating a mentorship program in your small business. Ideas from a company called Ten Thousand Coffees.
The explosive growth of a small company in the competitive space of cybersecurity. And broadly, the threats that linger for small businesses, like data breaches.
Employees asked to lobby their Congress members about tax reform; and how consignment shop owners are competing for a piece of a growing pie.
The measure of employee happiness among big and small businesses; and how to launch your entrepreneurial venture with little or no money.
Lessons from Houston: How the National Flood Insurance Program is out of step with the needs of small business owners; and the typical day for entrepreneur Lori Greiner of Shark Tank.
The difficult work life for contractors, who often feel out of place among full-time employees in an office setting; and the status of bonuses and raises in the coming year for small businesses.
Desperate measures from companies desperately in need of workers; and communication tips when tragedy strikes a small business.
American craft brewers are experiencing some growing pains after enjoying boom times; and how about a tattoo with that pair of shoes? The small business mash-ups trying to entice new customers.
Tweaking your career path to create a new and unique niche for yourself...as a therapist to rock bands; and how a couple of bakers made the most of their time while trapped at work by Hurricane Harvey.
How a podcast about your small business can lead to increased exposure, and potential increased revenue.
The company taking a new approach to apprentice programs. Hear about the bootcamp and employment placement at Praxis.
The tech industry deals with accusations of ageism; and how workers in the gig economy can better handle their tedious tax requirements.
The shift toward richer perks in the gig economy; and restaurants offering discounts if you ditch your cellphone.
The small business employees seeing better paychecks; and the pace of new job creation by small businesses.
Some big businesses are having second thoughts about allowing workers to work full-time from home. Could this be a selling point for small businesses competing for workers? And how to give yourself some digital detox while you're on vacation.
Corporate relocations from the suburbs to the cities: are there opportunities for small businesses to take advantage of abandoned properties or buildings in the 'burbs? And how locally run doctors' offices are turning a certain medical procedure into an "experience."
How enterprising attorneys are turning faxes into money; and places to turn for small business advice.
A chat with Ian Siegel, founder and CEO of Ziprecruiter about what's getting little attention in the job market...including two trends exploding right now.
A big number of Americans have a so-called "side hustle." Find out how often they do it, and what they earn. Any potential for a small business to develop from it? And when it's OK to invite your new small business colleagues to connect on social media.
Food for thought for small businesses watching Amazon dive deeper into the grocery business; and the entrepreneur who insisted his takeout-food company have a social mission.
A new type of apprenticeship to fill vacant jobs; and the non-traditional perk gaining traction at some companies.
The clash of cultures when a global behemoth buys a startup; and eight ways to reward good employees without breaking the bank.
Using an app to market your small business. How one company aims to make it more affordable to have and maintain one.
A franchising opportunity in a company that caters to seniors. We'll have the story of a company called PurViewLife, which positions itself as "aging life professionals."
Companies complain they can't find skilled workers to fill scores of jobs...but those companies may be to blame; and between studies, the college student who launched a non-profit to cut down food waste and feed the hungry.
Given the multiple challenges face Uber right now, what makes for an effective leave of absence, like the one their CEO is taking; plus, a status update on paid-leave policies in the U-S.
The old-time jobs coming back with a new and glamorous twist; and the craft beer maker in Georgia with a theme of "service."
The four phases of reactions you'll get from friends and family when launching your small business venture. A conversation with a guy who dropped his suit and tie job in New York City to paddle the coast of Florida.
The employees getting the biggest pay-raises these days; and the big numbers of today's young adults trying their hand at entrepreneurism.
How to launch the startup you've been thinking about...without jeopardizing your day job in the meantime.
For small business owners and entrepreneurs to consider: the most in-demand jobs in America; and how to politely get rid of your paying patrons when it's closing time.
How small businesses in Seattle are reacting to Amazon's free giveaway of thousands of bananas per day; and five trends small business owners need to be aware of.
Is IBM starting an unsettling trend that could trickle down to small businesses; and the percent of entrepreneurs who say they're happy with their lives...
Why our concentration has become so challenged at the office; and the goodies being handed out by cities to lure companies...and their jobs.
What new college grads are expecting when they interview with a small business; and what entrepreneurs want from any tax reform in Washington.
Yet another revision to the way employees are reviewed. Hear what's trending at some companies NOW; and how small businesses can better connect with millennials.
Discussing salary with potential new employees; and facts about small businesses in recognition of Small Business Month...like the percentage of businesses surviving from one year to the next...
Family businesses where the parents aren't ready to retire, but the kids are ready to take over; and why losing top performers isn't always a bad thing.
The husband and wife who turned free workout-videos into a multi-million dollar business; and how a pizza joint in Oregon generated tons of free publicity for itself.
Considering the launch of your own tech startup? We'll have tips from a guy who's done it.
We always hear about the importance of an effective leader at the TOP of your small business. But typically, there's an effective Number Two at every firm; we'll examine the role of a deputy; and the buzz on Capitol Hill about retirement plans.
What to do if your colleagues or employees have starting hugging each other as a greeting; and things small business employees should NEVER do on their computers.
Taking a leadership role at your small business; could a vacation lead to a promotion; and rebuilding the small business community in Ferguson, Missouri.
How far is your small business willing to go to keep your most trusted employees? Hear the perks that some companies are introducing, especially for women. And how wealthy people, like some entrepreneurs, set themselves up for success.
Why America is so far behind when it comes to high-tech machinery for factory floors; and chips that track worker productivity embedded in your hand. Would your small business go that far?
Businesses that rely at least partly on illegal immigrants are starting to lose revenue; and the sales-tax issue returns for small businesses selling products online.
The shopping patterns that small business owners should notice when big store closes their doors; and young adults who gave up the 9-to-5 in order to make traveling the world...their full-time job.
Managing finances when you're income varies, like some freelancers and contractors; and tracking employee movements for the RIGHT reasons.
How to address the subject of salary during your small business job interview; and the start-up with an unconventional marketing approach: contacting NBA players.
Small business owners can experience a lot of stress. But what exactly are the root causes? And a renewed effort to educate small business owners about responding to a hack.
Tax filing guidance for the self-employed, since it's one of the biggest challenges; and proof that small business owners, in general, are people who get things done...even when it's not about their business.
Selling clothing to a narrow group of consumers, like men who are shorter than average; and the new app changing how veterinarians deliver care for our pets.
How to moonlight as a small business owner when you have a separate full time job. Hear how a New Jersey teacher launched a brick-oven pizza-making business that he brings to your party.
Do bitmojis belong in work emails? We'll explain what they are, and how some companies manage them. And the small business that makes the Oscar statuettes for the Academy Awards.
The bar and café where you can book a luxurious vacation; and the store owner in Florida who rolled the dice with a suggestive name for his bait and tackle shop. How bold are YOU willing to be?
A strategy on living arrangements for young entrepreneurs; and launching a side gig while still fully employed elsewhere. We'll identify a couple of different approaches.
The newly found revenue for craft brewers; and the four traits of every true entrepreneur.
A ripple effect from the recession that won't be felt for years, yet will impact small businesses; and entrepreneurial lessons from a new study about the world's eight richest people.
The one thing entrepreneurs are still trying to solve about food delivery; and what Linda McMahon has planned as new head of the Small Business Administration.
The proper way to brag about yourself during a job interview; and why small businesses may not deserve the reputation as engines of job growth.
Small businesses pay close attention to President Trump's remarks about outsourcing; and maybe the sexist language in your job listing is keeping you from finding quality employees.
The entrepreneurial venture that's returned with the recent rise in home prices; and how the new Trump administration can help small business owners.
What's legit...and what's not...when it comes to expensing things to your company; and a follow up to a previous story about small businesses that teenagers can launch: four tips for STARTING that business.
Why so many middle class jobs are on the decline...and how this may affect small businesses; and helping the student in your house experiment with entrepreneurism.
If you're looking for a career path, and don't like stress, we'll have a look at the least stressful jobs in 2017; and how one man is using his creativity to start a non-profit to help cancer patients.
The new smartphone apps for employees...and what they can do; and five business trends that will take off this coming year.
A new approach to leadership; plus the two biggest mistakes that managers make when it comes to leading their employees.
Businesses to launch in 2017; and how small, rural colleges are trying to save themselves by pumping investments into their small towns.
Small businesses watch Amazon's attempt at reinventing the traditional supermarket experience; and the changes ahead for the so-called "gig economy" workers...and the companies that hire them.
Will the incoming Trump administration be a help to small businesses? Most politicians fail to deliver promised help. And a small business lesson about paying attention and jumping on an opportunity.
How one item becomes a hit during the holidays...while another does not; also, lessons about entrepreneurism by observing the behavior of a five-year-old.
Small businesses figure out a way to dial back the office holiday party while still making it fun; and Business Insider has a list of what they call the most exciting small businesses and startups.
Small businesses are watching to see what tax cuts and regulatory rollbacks proposed by President-elect Trump will mean for them; and how an entrepreneur in Arizona found or created demand by developing what's called goat yoga.
Small business lessons in training new employees ASAP; and navigating your way through open enrollment season for health insurance.
How the results of the election are forcing marketers and advertisers to rethink their appeal to customers; and the free customer-service approach that you're not using...
Is your small business ready for the busiest shopping period of the year; and asking for a do-over when you make a mess of your job interview.
How gyms are trying to drill down into customer data to improve membership numbers; and entrepreneurs who might get a boost on a site like IndieGoGo.
How many of Donald Trump's campaign promises could become policy or law; and employers putting more healthcare costs onto employees.
Finding a job in the small business arena when you're in your fifties; and where entrepreneurs are turning when they can't afford expensive tech cities...
The best spots for property investing...thanks to a hot job market and the entrepreneurial spirit; and identifying your "workplace prisoners" those long-tenured employees who are unmotivated.
What would your small business do in the event of a prolonged internet outage; and another clever tech creation...based on current events.
The pluses and minuses of the CEO being the public face of the company; and giving employees the day off to vote on Election Day.
How to find a mentor if you're preparing to launch your own business; and the Minnesota company cleverly incorporating presidential politics into its marketing campaign.
What small businesses can learn about crisis communications from electronics giant Samsung...and its disastrous new smartphone; and rejecting the idea of opening your store on Thanksgiving.
The value of on-site child care. Is this something your small business might consider as a perk? And top entrepreneurs share the advice they value the most.
How to use your physical store to complement your online store; and the latest way start-ups are trying to improve the medical field.
How to get your outdoor gear certified as "bear resistant;" and how 3-D printing could turn the fashion world upside down.
The best franchises to own; and how to manage heated discussions about presidential politics at your small business.
Is your small business betting on a recession in the coming months? Hear what experts are saying. And six tips for tapping community connections to grow your business.
The trendy new way to conduct an extremely efficient meeting at the office; and why small business owners suddenly seem interested in boosting contributions to their employees' 401-k plans.
Using a different technology to tell your story: podcasting. Hear how a small business can adopt the strategy...and who can help if you don't know how.
The competition for holiday workers is already heating up; hear what that's doing to wages. Plus, ten ways to bounce back once your small business has failed.
Looking for a small business opportunity with personal safety in mind? We'll examine a list of America's safest jobs; and the latest twist on cyber-hacking of small businesses.
The latest performance-management tools identifying slackers at the office; and the people that young entrepreneurs should be getting their advice from.
Rethinking the practice of giving ALL employees automatic pay raises; and the teacher in Belgium who created a twist on the Pokemon Go craze.
Is the Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare, discouraging companies from hiring; and the woman who created a successful app without knowing a lick about coding.
New report about today's young adults and their employment over the summer; and is free-shipping coming to an end?
How small businesses are responding to the Zika virus in the Miami area; and the things you can't afford to overlook when launching a startup.
Planning for retirement when you're a 10-99 employee or a "solopreneur;" and the secrets of formulating salaries.
The southern cities that want attention as hotbeds for technology; and lessons about logos from the presidential campaign trail.
The tech tools available for entrepreneurs ready to launch their ideas; and the biggest face-to-face networking mistakes that can crush your image.
Entrepreneurs might sense an opportunity now that department stores are being kicked out of many malls; and five questions to ask before taking your small business to the next level.
The growing number of independent workers and what they say about how much they earn; searching for a finance adviser for your business; and the new smartphone game boosting restaurant sales.
Rules and regulations that limit start-ups; and how to know if you're ready to launch a small business.
What gyms are doing to attract and keep new members. At least one approach will be appealing to entrepreneurs; and how to launch your start-up when you have very little money.
How to hang on to your dream job...whether with a large or small business; and six steps that'll make it harder for you to give up on your entrepreneurial dreams.
Do your homework before following a key piece of career advice; six tips on owning the room in a meeting; and how to avoid being short-sighted when entertaining a job offer.
Companies trying added services in their stores to keep customers from shopping at online rivals; and what employees admit about their use of social media while on the clock.
The best freelancing gigs in America; and what small business owners need to know about background checks for potential employees.
Why good help may be hard to find this summer for your small business; and one strategy some restaurants are using to attract more customers.
The opportunity for an inventor to tackle the one chore that a machine can't seem to do; and what it takes to create and launch your own marketing agency.
Is your restaurant adopting the newest menu trends; and speaking of food...the pastry shop that stumbled onto free publicity because of its cronuts.
What keeps small business employees happy? The answer may surprise you. And the social media company changing the way we think about online shopping.
How today's college grads with their fancy degrees aren't ready for on-the-job success; and new tools for promoting yourself on Instagram.
Side jobs designed to bring in a little money that could turn into entrepreneurial ventures; and the small business that teaches big bouncers how to be peacemakers...in order to avoid lawsuits.
Trending consulting gig: self-proclaimed experts getting hired to advise on how to manage millennial employees; and how the marijuana industry continues to offer new small business opportunities.
Launching your own business after getting dumped from your favorite job: a chat with entrepreneur and social media influencer Natalie Zfat, who made a promise to not be at someone else's mercy again.
The niche still available for small business owners in the pet food business; and three tips uniquely designed for today's entrepreneurs.
Warnings about the transition to chip-enabled credit cards for small businesses; why it's time to stop criticizing a key customer base: millennials; and the chain restaurant giving up on the "no tipping" policy.
Warnings about the transition to chip-enabled credit cards for small businesses; why it's time to stop criticizing a key customer base: millennials; and the chain restaurant giving up on the "no tipping" policy.
Entrepreneurs develop apps that deliver gas to your car; a small business scored with product placement on a popular Netflix program; and measuring small business sentiment these days.
New census numbers show that a consumer shift is underway. How will your small business react? And what sales of ping pong tables might tell us about the health of startups.
The chain stores going against the trend...and actually placing bets on FULL-TIME workers; and the benefit your small business may need to offer in order to stay competitive.
The best and worst cities in which to launch a career for this year's college grads; and how to avoid bad office blood, like what happened on "Live with Kelly and Michael."
Where to launch yourself as a freelance writer; the growth in minority-owned small businesses; and managing the hyper-competitive employee at the office.
What to know if you'd like to open your own warehouse gym; and the trend to watch if you're desperate to hold on to your top employees.
A new service that helps your business engage more with customers and partner with other businesses; and the trend of entrepreneurs launching their own niche video services. Hear what the videos feature.
Cyber criminals take "ransom-ware" to the next level...so is it really better to pay...than fight? Also, the six components to a good apology; and a list of the best jobs in America.
A little known segment of the wine industry. We'll explain what it's like to be a negociant.
The new marketing approach to better engage consumers; how craft beer makers are winning right now; and the shocking number of small companies taking a shot at women's athletic wear.
When a state-wide minimum wage is a fit for some cities, but not others; and the sizable growth of restaurants being opened by women and minorities.
The explosive popularity of conventions...for just about every type of interest; and the careers showing the most projected growth.
Tax reminders if you run your own small business; and how running moonshine has emerged from the backwoods into a legit industry.
Why small businesses may have to compete for talent with prisons; how to sell your boss on attending an industry conference; and what can go wrong when the internet offers marketing advice.
Hotels see opportunity in Cuba, but what about for other businesses and entrepreneurs? And the Twitter accounts that small business owners MUST follow.
Startups expected to grow virtual reality; companies forcing employees to take vacations; and five tips for launching a small business while keeping your day job...known as "moonlighting."
Entrepreneurs have created a twist in international travel; and the five things keeping you from launching your business...and how to overcome them.
How cyber-security firms can make their tech-talk simpler for clients to understand...potentially leading to more sales; and the latest trends on the job scene.
The new trend among some independently owned coffee shops; beyond tracking websites employees visit, the new way companies are tracking productivity on the job; and free publicity for a clever restaurant marketing stunt.
Launching your own business after retirement; and how to potentially make money with your hacking skills.
The entrepreneur blazing new trails in fitness; what causes most of our stress at work; and proof of how popular craft beers are.
Entrepreneurs develop apps to reduce doctors' office wait times; the woman who was laughed at for her idea to help dogs...now laughs all the way to the bank; and a new way to retain top talent.
A child's dietary need inspires a new type of restaurant; customers ramp up their expectations beyond just "fast" shipping; and one of the most effective locations for sales of Girl Scout cookies.
How to get a loan for that new restaurant you're launching; a new jobs platform for freelancers and independent contractors; and four tradition strategies that could actually sidetrack your small business.
Tips for generating new and more sales leads; how to know if your business is ready to be franchised; and a small business finds another niche in online dating.
The best places for entrepreneurs to moonlight away from their day jobs; customer service lessons from a hospital; and the credit-card with a renewed focus on small business.
Using an unrelated current event to get free publicity for your small business; reinventing yourself in retirement, using tools learned during your career; and how an entrepreneur is capitalizing on a crisis.
The problem with small business job postings; how pro football players market themselves away from the NFL; and five tips for retaining valuable employees.
Entrepreneurs develop apps for drunks; at the risk of looking a gift horse in the mouth...why you may not be so appreciative of your year-end bonus; and how one man is monetizing his street camera.
Apps to help small businesses; can small businesses fill the new voids created by WalMart closings; phrases bosses use when firing workers; and the small business that won a contest for a Super Bowl ad.
Small businesses get government pressure to offer retirement plans; the business having trouble enticing the next generation of customers...and what's being done about it; and the social media platform focusing on small business.
Small businesses suffer the ups and downs of an oil boomtown; the startups landing the most venture capital funding; and the frustrating trend on the hiring scene.
The least stressful jobs in America: how does your small business career stack up? Also, a lesson in generating news coverage; and how small stores can take advantage of big store mistakes.
Small businesses and local TV stations strike a balance when presidential campaign ads clog the spot schedule; and the pluses and minuses for companies that try an open-salary plan...when everybody knows what everybody earns.
New opportunities in marketing and public relations; why golf courses are a new target for the tax man; and a trend for small business money managers to watch.
A list of the best franchise opportunities in 2016; a look at America's most stressful jobs...in case you're considering a career...or a career CHANGE; and how one business owner cleverly adopted a scientific study into his marketing.
The jobs that may not be around at the end of 2016; and the risks of using robots outside your small business to promote it.
The full story on an entrepreneur from England who started his own men's clothing line. He didn't reinvent the wheel; but he changed it, and then created a clever marketing hook.
The housing trend your small business might see opportunities in; the risks if you're trying to be a new entrepreneur in Cuba; and the new twist on a "green" Christmas.
Lessons on managing your supply from a big retailer; how your job could be making you more intelligent; and the city drawing attention as possibly the next hot start-up hub...
What if your small business data is held for ransom; profiting from the climate agreement in Paris; and the race to make a hand-held device to scan food for bacteria.
Today's topics: how to create a more productive workplace at your small business; and how to recognize if you're working in a toxic office environment.
What happened to the SHOP program, designed to help small business owners with health insurance? And two small biz angles about those online courses that provide specialty certification.
Connecting restaurants and non-profits who serve the less fortunate; and how to entice your customers into promoting your store or product.
As Washington dithers over whether or how to extend tax breaks, it's another annual round of angst for small business owners; and overseas entrepreneurs take a page from Uber.
Passing down the family business; and when a good deed gets you accidentally recognized nationwide.
The Paris attacks have some companies rethinking travel policies; an example of jumping on a current event to generate unrelated publicity; and gaining an edge over the competition during the holidays.
Time off for employees grieving the loss of a pet; freelancers versus employees: classifying workers in the on-demand economy; and how a veteran launched a non-profit.
Wrestling with the idea of closing on Black Friday; improving your social media presence ahead of the holidays; and a new way to help employees choose a health insurance plan.
Who's to blame when you're unhappy at your small business; why employees dread the office; and protecting customer data at your firm.
The increase in stolen merchandise at small businesses; what entrepreneurs should look for in a mentor; and an example of elevating a hot trend to a new level.
Small and large companies tinker with closing on Black Friday; which businesses retirees are exploring; and the people at the office who do well at delivering bad news, like firings.
Overwhelmed landlords push back against a consequence of e-commerce; how to perfect your pitch to investors; and beware of developing an "office bod."
A technology niche that may need to be filled; should small businesses still hand out holiday bonuses; and why suppliers are feeling renewed pressure from Wal-Mart.
Giving your customers a shopping "experience;" the consistent value of email marketing when done correctly; and the push for a return to a traditional 40-hour work week.
The latest way some small businesses are cutting costs; one company's experiment with unlimited PAID vacation; and how restaurants manage sick employees. Or not.
On the endangered business list: neighborhood bars. We'll explain why. Also, the general unawareness small business owners have about the new chip-enabled credit-cards; and marketing lessons from a high-end retailer.
Does your small business have too many leaders and not enough followers; three signs you're ready to expand; and an example of a big business sending its legal team after smaller firms.
Learning from the historic flooding in South Carolina. Is your small business prepared? Also, how to make your invention stand out when submitting it online; and when older workers might be willing to stick around.
Customer service lessons from a tech firm that could be misfiring; Feeling ignored by mainstream banks? Guess who's rushing to get your business instead; And a payments company finds a way to increase exposure in the political world.
The delay for more secure credit-cards; two men in Wisconsin are designing a unique museum...find out what it is...and the strategy they're pursuing; and separating your business from the competition on social media.
How cyber-security firms are attracting new customers; new numbers about the cost of healthcare; and the silliness of some crowdfunding campaigns.
A parent company puts new faith in its franchisees; how to improve your networking skills when you're in a room full of strangers; and more evidence of the growing popularity of videogames.
The opportunities presented for small businesses from the migrant crisis; how to think about introducing the next great product; and another app that fills a niche...by borrowing from another app.
How three-quarters of small businesses are taking an unnecessary risk; how companies are trying to expedite the hiring process in a competitive market; and where some entrepreneurs get their creativity.
Today's young adults turn to entrepreneurism in helping their parents and grandparents; and the latest market booming in Silicon Valley.
The critical mistakes that small business owners make when planning for their golden years; what's ahead for small businesses when it comes to customers using credit and debit cards; and the most tax-friendly states.
The fall of traditional marketing; who's to blame for the skills gap we hear so much about; and how to manage the buzz around fantasy football at your office.
A new way of discovering new business; why employees who refuse to take vacations can be problematic in the office; and how to improve your "presence" in different aspects of your life, including work.
How to be an expert that companies want; the percentage of workers who feel their boss is missing in action; and the disappearance of the ol' entry-level job.
The vision that entrepreneurs have...that others do not; the concentrated effort to improve workplace safety; and why some restaurants owners are rolling out the red carpet for gun owners.
New ways to think about negotiations; the tedious task of human resources at a startup; and how to keep your employees happy.
Two trends that small business owners are paying attention to; a record-breaking number of vehicle recalls has been good for business; and the decline of the traditional American lunch hour.
Why small businesses are struggling to hire; an entrepreneurial venture for three people already working full-time; and the job market for teenagers right now.
How to make an effective ad; six traits of a successful entrepreneur; and how some restaurants distinguish their pizza.
Free resources for older entrepreneurs trying a small business; tips for improving employee efficiency; and why job-hopping is no longer a bad word in employment circles.
How to avoid stumbling through a presentation; problems with the standard office chair; and what new start-ups are trying to do with your flooded email in-box.
The latest trends in small business; responding to tough questions in a sales presentation; and a list of things that might be making your small business employees sick.
The latest trends in small business; responding to tough questions in a sales presentation; and a list of things that might be making your small business employees sick.
The best social media site for sales: small business owners identify their favorites; plus, how owners see the current and future economic environment; and how to break out of your rut at work.
What to do if you'd like a social media presence, but are concerned about how to do it; also new ways of working thanks to new office designs; and America's newest technology hub.
New business ideas; the new trend on the job scene; and the surprising percent of small businesses NOT using social media effectively.
The best social media tool to boost sales; where are America's entrepreneurs; and how summer camps are marketing themselves.
How to use LinkedIn successfully for business; changes to the online shipping world; and where app developers are turning for help.
Misconceptions about social media; the new strategy for pushing a hike in the minimum wage; and how to get more done by doing less.
How ObamaCare is altering the way owners run their operations; how it can be cheaper and easier than ever to start your own business; and the changing landscape for internships.