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Family businesses power the economy, and yet their leaders face unique challenges in leading workforces that are mostly not family members. Learn from a 4th-generation CEO on how she leads.
If you've been thinking about starting a business, there's no better time than now. Here are some mindsets you'll want to have on your entrepreneurial journey.
Workplaces need to be especially careful about COVID-19 when reopening, both to protect employees and customers but also to avoid any workers' compensation claims.
Work is digital, so why are so many companies still using pen, paper and clipboards?
The pandemic is forcing tough budget decisions for small businesses. Here are 3 business expenses you should look at cutting.
Advice for leading and growing a company when the work and home lives overlap.
Why a creamery renamed itself and how it's navigated the startup experience.
MatchaBar CEO Graham Fortgang explains why the company is more than a business and why it's focused more on CPG than stores.
Entrepreneurs offer advice on getting beta testers for your product or service.
A father-son car wash duo discuss success and why they plan for the long term.
Looking for hiring tips? Here’s what you need to do before hiring your first employee: Develop the job description. A detailed job description helps...
SmartBrief is talking directly with small and medium-sized businesses to discover their journeys, challenges and lessons. Today’s post is a Q-and-A with David Adler,...
Most people think of planning as an annual exercise, and many see planning as developing financial plans and budgets. But planning isn’t just about...
The Young Entrepreneur Council is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that...
It’s usually a good management rule of thumb not to get too friendly with your employees or to sleep with them. However, according to...
All that planning, hard work and sweat equity is paying off. Your business is growing. Is it time to grow your workforce, too? You...
Bottom line: Small- and middle-market business owners must attract and sustain long-term part-time employees better.
Growing or turning around any company's profits requires finding new value that new customers are willing to pay for -- and employees and vendors are willing to deliver.
Spending time as a commissioned officer in Iraq gave me an unparalleled view of effective leadership. Not surprisingly, when failure is not an option,...
Qualia Coffee in Petworth, D.C. (Photos by James daSilva) SmartBrief is talking directly with small and medium-sized businesses to discover their journeys, challenges and...
SmartBrief is talking directly with small and medium-sized businesses to discover their journeys, challenges and lessons. Today’s post is a Q-and-A with Steve McKee,...
Erik Sevringhaus SmartBrief is talking directly with small and medium-sized businesses to discover their journeys, challenges and lessons. Today’s post is a Q-and-A with...
The Young Entrepreneur Council is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that...
SmartBrief is talking directly with small and medium-sized businesses to discover their journeys, challenges and lessons. Today’s post is a Q-and-A with Chelsea Berler, founder...
SmartBrief is talking directly with small and medium-sized businesses to discover their journeys, challenges and lessons. Today’s post is a Q-and-A with Samira Far,...
#475947807 / gettyimages.com Understanding the ins and outs of the Affordable Care Act is a formidable task, and we’re all learning as we...
Let’s talk taxes, and you needn’t flinch. The subject doesn’t have to be all bad news, and isn’t. There were some changes for the...
The Young Entrepreneur Council is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that...
SmartBrief is talking directly with small and medium-sized businesses to discover their journeys, challenges and lessons. Today’s post is a Q-and-A with Tom Harper,...
Many companies think they’re building relationships with clients, but until they sink multiple hooks into an organization, the relationship is volatile. The deeper the...
Each month, When Growth Stalls examines why businesses and brands struggle and how they can overcome their obstacles and resume growth. Steve McKee is...
A company’s mission statement should influence every move it makes, including what clients or customers it takes on. Serving clients who don’t align with...
During the celebratory toasts for my company’s 30th anniversary, one of our contractor consultants raised his glass and said, “Congratulations! And thank you for...
Nap rooms, on-site daycare centers and free food at gourmet cafeterias. These perks — typically offered by large companies with deep pockets — are...
Thinking about the end is never fun. Neither is planning for it. So it makes sense that business leaders would avoid planning for the...
The Young Entrepreneur Council is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that...
Credit: photosteve101 via Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) Getting a business off the ground is almost impossible if you don’t know...
Credit: Pixabay More than 15 years ago, I was asked to write my first business plan. I was terrified. Petrified, in fact. I had...
The Young Entrepreneur Council is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that...
If you’re starting your business, you’ll know that writing a comprehensive business plan can be time-consuming. While you may eventually need a business plan...
Sometimes it feels like you spend more time taking care of the business side of the business rather than the core product or service...