Small Business Operations

13 Tips for Delivering a Memorable Keynote Speech

By The Young Entreprene… - Mar 14, 2013 - 6 Comments

Many remember their favorite TED talk (Technology Entertainment and Design), even if they only watched it online. For those of you who may not know, TED was founded in 1984 and is now an annual series of global conferences. Certain speeches, from TED talks to commencement addresses, endure long … Read More

How to Build Employee Engagement: Open-Plan Offices

By Ted Devine - Mar 13, 2013 - 2 Comments

With the latest unemployment numbers showing that U.S. businesses are steadily adding new jobs and the Dow Jones breaking records, the economic outlook in much of the country is brighter than it’s been in years. As a small business owner, it’s essential to take advantage of these economic … Read More

5 Tips for Managing an Efficient Global Supply Chain

By US Small Business Ad… - Mar 12, 2013 - 5 Comments

Does your business buy from suppliers in an international supply chain? In the face of competition and economic pressures, global supply chains are under more and more pressure to deliver their products at a greater value, on-time and at a lower cost. But if one link in the supply chain is … Read More

Small Business Top 100 Podcast List: The 2013 Edition

By Martin Lindeskog - Mar 6, 2013 - 37 Comments

Podcasts continue to be popular, whether in video or audio. We're delighted to announce the 4th Annual "Top 100 Podcast for Small Business" list -- 2013 Edition. Each year we choose 100 of the most informative small business podcasts. While there are many excellent business podcasts out … Read More

Stitch Inventory Integrates With Xero Accounting: Two Small Business Lessons

By Anita Campbell - Mar 2, 2013 - 3 Comments

Stitch Labs recently announced the integration of its inventory management software with Xero, a cloud accounting application. The Stitch - Xero integration means that after a one-time setup, information and transactions can sync up between the two applications without needing to update the two … Read More

The Seven Stages of Small Business Success

By Clate Mask - Feb 28, 2013 - 18 Comments

With 28 million small businesses in the U.S., it’s hard to be a member of planet earth and not have a personal connection to small business. Small businesses play a critical role in the economy, making them a hot topic of discussion. What’s the problem if everyone is talking about small … Read More

What You Need to Know About the S Corp Deadline of March 15

By Nellie Akalp - Feb 28, 2013 - 2 Comments

Choosing the right business structure for your small business can seem like a daunting task. After all, the decision can have pretty significant implications, from how much you pay in taxes to how much paperwork you need to contend with. March 15th is the deadline for existing businesses to … Read More

Infographic: Top 10 Time Killers Online

By David Wallace - Feb 26, 2013 - 11 Comments

Are you a production monster or do you, like me, find that certain things you do throughout the day end up being time killers online? Maybe Facebook is the culprit? Or possibly all that time spent looking at eBay auctions is cutting into your productivity? You might even be one of those who … Read More

Sound Secrets for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Success

By David Richards - Feb 24, 2013 - 4 Comments

It’s not an easy time to be a small or medium sized enterprise (SME) owner at the moment. The cost of living is high, people aren’t spending their money and investors are becoming increasingly conservative. If you’re an entrepreneur, you may have even found yourself worrying about your cash … Read More

10 Online Dangers Your Business Faces

By Small Business Edito… - Feb 22, 2013 - 5 Comments

The Internet is full of possibilities, but it is also filled with dangers. A recent report suggests the Chinese military is behind alleged hacking into the systems of American corporations, organizations and government agencies, draining data from potentially critical operations. According to … Read More

Keyboard Shortcuts That Increase Your Productivity [Infographic]

By David Wallace - Feb 20, 2013 - 5 Comments

The term “life hack” refers to a set of skills, shortcuts and novelty methods employed to increase an individual's level of productivity. One of the most basic and easy-to-use life hacks is utilizing your most useful keyboard shortcuts. You can greatly increase productivity, more than you might … Read More

4 Lessons The Shifting Legal Sector Can Teach Small Business Owners

By Michael Holmes - Feb 18, 2013 - 5 Comments

There was a recent report highlighting the fact that the legal sector will never return to its pre-recession heyday. The report was jointly produced by the Center for the Study of the Legal Profession at Georgetown University Law Center and Thomson Reuters Peer Monitor. Too many lawyers, … Read More