Category: Running a Business

One of the perks associated with running your own business is being able to select the people you want to work with. It is, after all, those individuals who will be responsible for carrying out a large part of your vision. With that in mind, it’s easy to assume that family members may be the very best candidates to help you bring your vision to fruition, but is it a good idea them? Hiring and working alongside family members isn’t… Read More

When it comes to work, sometimes one paycheck just isn’t enough.  Or, conversely, maybe a full-time job just isn’t in the cards. That leaves many searching for just the right opportunity to make a little extra income— or a lot— in their free time.   Today, as we shift into a gig economy, the notion of “work” is no longer bound by traditional nine-to-five chains, making it easier to earn cash on the side or make money online without sacrificing too… Read More

After surviving several tumultuous business partnerships, Susan Nilon has learned to be more skeptical and cautious. In the past, she admits she was so excited about business possibilities that she “didn’t pay attention to red flags.” She and her current business partner in a legal research firm, De Novo Law Services, not only have a formal partnership agreement, they’ve taken it one step further. She created an addendum to the agreement “writing out 10 steps on how to survive our… Read More

If you don’t know the difference between the EEOC and OSHA, no one can blame you. There are tons of acronyms business owners may come across or need to know in their career. From government agencies to laws to business processes, there are many acronyms you can probably not worry about, but there are a handful that are very important. Here are some of the important acronyms business owners need to know. 1. SBA The U.S. Small Business Administration is… Read More