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What? You’ve never heard of the Connected Consumer Era? That’s because it’s new; brand new. The synergistic combination of internet connectivity, computers evolving into smartphones, and social media have paved the way for what is just beginning... the Connected Consumer Era. Read More

Washington lumps all small businesses together and defines them solely by their “500 or fewer employees,” they ignore the fact that those businesses are more like unique “apples and oranges” than identical “apples” of different sizes! See how much you know about small businesses with this short qu Read More

Owning a small business is no easy venture. There are always bills, expenses, and staff that need to be paid. For these reasons and many more, it’s important that small business owners pay particular attention to which expenses are tax-deductible. Here are eight expenses that may be tax-deductible Read More

Non-disclosure agreements are used in business to restrict access and use of certain information to third parties. This article describes how your business can be protected by using this common agreement. Read More

Social security taxes officially went up on January 1st as the withholding rate returned to 6.2% for employees. This is the end to the previous tax holiday in effect for the past two years. Read More

The greatest asset to an organization are its people. But many organizations underestimate the power in investing in their employees, which can lead to increased profit, higher retention, and happy employees. Read More

When hiring a new employee, your company’s goal is not just to select the best candidate for the job, but also to retain that employee for years to come. Read More

Many professionals entering today’s workforce are from the Millennial Generation, and they're bringing change along with them in the form of work habits, expectations, and life goals. Find out what you need to know to manage and engage this new breed of employee and customer. Read More

One of the toughest parts of owning and managing a small business is the feeling of never having enough time to accomplish everything. Try to get the most out of the precious time you have by following these tips. Read More

To determine how your hiring process is working, look at your past record. Determining if you have found valuable long term employees is one way to find if you are on the right track or lacking in your hiring process. Read More