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For many, running a business – no matter how small – is a way to gain independence. With your own business you can take control of the reins, set your schedule, make your own decisions, and chart your own path. It’s grueling work, but it can be an exhilarating ride. Business expert and fellow busin Read More

Some small business owners still think social media marketing is just "not for them." We asked 10 young entrepreneurs to chime in on the risks you take by avoiding or ignoring social media in today's business world. Read More

In a lot of ways, the information technology revolution hasn't really begun for many smaller companies as it has for larger companies. But a good multi-disciplinary technology consultant can help you identify opportunities you may never have considered. Read More

The recent fall of Paula Deen's empire has been a great lesson in crisis communications. Why did things go so wrong and what could she have done differently? PR expert Gini Dietrich weighs in on the celebrity chef's career implosion. Read More

In general, there are three approaches for legally structuring multiple businesses. Each approach has its own set of advantages and disadvantages to consider. Incorporation expert Nellie Akalp on what you should know. Read More

Proper “worker classification,” as it is often referred to, is a major focus for the IRS. The primary reason the IRS has upped its focus in this area? Payroll taxes! Read More

Those job candidates you write off as "over-qualified" are the smartest, most seasoned and productive workers you will every find. They will accomplish more in a 40-hour work week than a young green-horn will do in a month. And to top it off, they will work for less pay. Read More

Peer-to-peer lending websites can potentially help your small business, but how much so really depends on your credit score, your business, and your other, more traditional options. Jason Bushey explains. Read More

Do you need help organizing all those papers, hand-written notes, and creative business ideas scribbled on the back of napkins? Alex Morris explains how the handy app Evernote may be just the solution for disorganized business owners who need a single place to capture and store their documents. Read More

Risk management is often the overlooked part of strategy, particularly for smaller companies who focus on growth but do not consider the effect of “worse case” scenarios such as the loss of their largest client, product liability, or just plain bad decisions. Read More