Business Advice

Businesses are sometimes tempted to save money by hiring contractors instead of employees. It's important to know the distinction between the two.

It's never too early to plan for retirement. As a small business owner, it's your responsibility to take control of your retirement savings.

In addition to resolutions, changes and new commitments, the New Year is also the best time to strike out on your own and start a small business.

For anyone who dreams of entrepreneurship, know that there is much to consider before leaving your job.

Selling your company could be a profitable decision. If you plan to then work for that company, there are ways to make the transition run smoothly.

A surge in hacking attacks against financial establishments and government organizations have left many business owners perturbed.

They say any press is good press. Well, when it comes to public relations for your company, you should be in control of your media image. One way to do so is to hire a media relations firm to handle all your press needs.

 If you decide to create a press department for your company, you have a choice of hiring an in-house person or an independent firm to handle your PR needs. There are advantages to both. 

The business you have built is at a stalemate. You have been pondering the possibility of selling. But when is a good time to sell off a company? According to business consultant Dr. Anita Davis-DeFoe, when it comes to putting a company on the market, it should be all about business, nothing personal.

It's an uncomfortable summertime situation that many small business owners face: dress code problems.

Attention small businessowners: shave some money off your electric bill this summer without much effort.