Small Business Articles

You start your own business largely to have more control over operations, but there’s a point where that can become detrimental to both yourself and your company

One of the best resolutions you can make for the new year is finding ways to reduce your costs — which increases your profits

Finding the compensation sweet spot will retain great workers without breaking the bank. But getting there can be a major research challenge for small-business owners.

Business plans keep new owners on track in their goal of developing a successful company

Thinking about diving into the world of small-business ownership? You’ll be off to a good start if you first consider some of the tough lessons many business owners learn early on.

When it comes to online reputation, no one can do as much damage to your company as you can do yourself. Take steps to improve how your business is perceived.

If you want happy and productive workers, avoid these sometimes trite, oftentimes dismissive phrases and take a more direct approach to communication

Details of an exit plan for your company should be worked out when you open the doors — or even earlier

Weeding through the details of all the different retirement account options can get confusing, but no matter your age, the time to start saving for retirement is now. Learn more about six common types of plans.

Show your gratitude to employees and customers, and reap the benefits of more revenue and a happier crew

You’ll be shocked by what another employee can discover when talking to potential hires

Outside factors that affect the economy aren’t entirely in your control, but you can set up your company in a way that allows it to handle any type of economic environment

Even if you’re not planning to borrow money for a capital purchase any time soon, it’s smart to make sure your business is creditworthy