The Family Business Ended When the Kid Called Checkmate
What happens to family businesses when the children don't want to take the reins of ownership?
Humor
Professional cartoonist Mark Anderson, owner of Andertoons, brings readers a new business cartoon each week. He also adds the “backstory” about how he came up with the creative idea behind the cartoon.
For a selection of cartoons you are free to download for use in blogs, presentations and newsletters, go to our Business Cartoons Gallery.
Bet You Never Knew About the Seedy Underbelly of Black Market Office Supplies
You can get great deals on manila folders and dry erase markers.
Just Don’t Call Them Employee of the Month
Small businesses need to be ever mindful how they're labeling their help these days.
Trying to Escape the Email Marketing Loop
If you hate getting stuck in these email marketing loops, it should remind you not to do that to your customers.
Worker Shortage Has Reached the Cats (CARTOON)
Every bookstore needs a cat that lounges around the store but the worker shortage has owners scratching their heads.
At Least He Didn’t Want to Get Into the Checkers Business (CARTOON)
Before you make plans to hand your family business off to the kids, you should make sure the kids really want it.
Know Your Target Market (CARTOON)
Is your small business targeting the right markets with your promotions?
Beneath that Jolly Exterior is a Complicated Giant
It's always good to have a close circle of friends to lean on.
Everyone Had the Same Idea for the Sidewalk Sale
Be sure to do some research to make sure your local marketing is unique to your neighborhood.
The Secret to the Everything Bagel Revealed (CARTOON)
Have you ever wondered what's really in that Everything bagel?
The Rat Race Wouldn’t Be Exciting if the Rats Didn’t Train
We used to groan about the daily rat race. But after a long time without it, we definitely realize it was missed.
Sometimes the Best Time to Buy It is When You See It
Don't regret not making a purchase. Sometimes something will seem unreasonable or impractical but your instinct tells you to say yes.
