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As we watched New Orleans once again get pounded by the fury of Mother Nature, the event should be a reminder to all business owners that disaster preparedness is not something to take lightly. In fact, the U.S. Small Business Administration reports that approximately 25 percent of businesses that Read More

It’s a constant struggle for business owners to achieve that ultimate balance of professional and personal time. And more often than not, work wins out. The real question is, how can you find happiness in the imbalance of it all? Read More

How can you transform your company for the holidays and create a lasting tradition that can be shared with employees and customers alike? Read More

Small businesses often finds more success when they take the time to find a group of individual bloggers and create a relationship with those individuals. Here are four tips for connecting with local bloggers to bring your business a new level of success. Read More

Fall is most easily recognized by red, yellow and golden leaves falling from trees and a crisp chill in the air. However there is more to the autumnal season that leaves and football. Why not get customers engaged by incorporating these unique days and themes into your fall business plan? Read More

If you find yourself not working effectively from home, it’s crucial to get to the bottom of the reasons quickly. Being unproductive can cost you your business, clients, and even your job. Take a few minutes to review the three areas below to determine what it is about working from home that is no Read More

Small business owners are most often living day to day, juggling responsibilities, projects and expenses. Because of the busy entrepreneurial lifestyle, more often than not, personal financial decisions are often pushed to the bottom of the “to do” list. Retirement planning is one of those items th Read More

Here are three questions to ask yourself when you are unsure if an additional employee or a freelancer is the right choice for your business. Read More

So many small business owners have had to downsize operations during the Recession, letting go of valued positions and employees. Finally seeing a brighter future, it may be time to review of your current employees and plan for growth, including adding new employees to the team. Read More

The Olympics have ended, but the hashtag #NBCfail will remain for some time in the social media court of opinion. Luckily, NBC has trained professionals in crisis management to handle these public relations issues. But what would you do if your business suddenly found itself under attack? Read More