To protect your valuable trade secrets, just follow these common sense rules from Barbara Weltman. » More

Labor Day is great for the laborers, but why not honor small business owners with a Small Business Day? Jim Blasingame offers some insight. » More

Are you communicating well with your team and employees? Here are some tips to get you where you need to be with your communication skills from Chester Elton. » More

The idea of making your employees owners by sharing equity can be tempting, but unless you’re planning an initial public offering (IPO), it’s almost always a mistake. There are many reasons that yo... » More

Small businesses should execute a teleworking plan with the objective that all parties will benefit from this new working arrangement. » More

How to create an organization built on trust. » More

Here are several different scenarios that you may face in the workplace. Chester Elton provides the possible opinion of your boss regarding the situation. » More

Previously, the biggest motivating factor for employees was being appreciated by management. Recently, money became a major motivator. Jim Blasingame offers some suggestions. » More

How do you know if your worker is an employee or not? Barbara Weltman explains and gives some tax and legal information. » More

How do you manage your people in your small business? Dale Dauten recommends being a bit of a tyrant. Here's why. » More