When a small business is in trouble, the tendency for most owners is to keep everything quiet. They’re afraid of a mass exodus of employees if word gets out. And that’s a valid concern. Once employees get the whiff of a rumor that a company is in trouble, many of them will jump ship. [Read more...]

I happened upon a good checklist as I was browsing around recently. Once you read it, you’ll probably say “yep, that’s a no brainer.”  And I was delighted to find out who was the author. [Read more...]

What’s the biggest obstacle for most small business owners? Here’s a hint — it comes in only one color and has faces on it. Yep, you’re right. It’s money. [Read more...]