Working from home is great on so many levels. Not having to commute saves money and time and can actually make you happier. A plethora of free tools make it dead simple to check in with office teammates. And if you want to work in sweats or pajamas,
Do You Have the Skills to Work at Today’s Tech Startups?
You’ve always dreamed of working for one of those prestigious companies like Amazon, Apple, Facebook or Google, but you’re not sure if the skills you possess – or ones you’re developing – are what today’s tech startups are looking for. To answer
Yahoo misses an opportunity by banning telecommuting
Yahoo’s recent decision to ban telecommuting, led by their new CEO Marissa Mayer, has had repercussions far beyond Yahoo. The move has opened up a broader discussion about the entire trend, and whether it is beneficial or not. Tech companies in
3 Ways to Save Money on Gas and Energy
Try these creative methods to cut back on energy costs With energy prices skyrocketing, small changes to your business practices can make a huge difference to your bottom line. These small business owners found creative ways to cut back on their
Small Business Owners, Grateful for Helpful Tools
To help celebrate November as a month of gratitude we’ve been asking small business owners to share things for which they’re thankful. We recently asked small business owners to tell us which tools make them say “thanks.” Predictably, many
Energy Saving Tips from 3 Small Businesses That Made It Work
Try these creative methods to cut back on energy costs. With energy prices skyrocketing, small changes to your business practices can make a huge difference to your bottom line. These small business owners found creative ways to cut back on their
9 Strategies to Improve Your Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance is an overused phrase for a misunderstood ideal. “Balance” suggests a measuring of weights – or maybe hours. But surely there is no golden ratio of work to personal life that will result in happiness for everyone. Yet we
Part Time vs. Full Time: Figuring out which staffing arrangement works better for your small business needs
As CEO of Steinreich Communications, an 11-year-old PR firm in Fort Lee, New Jersey, Stan Steinreich often works with headhunters. Usually they are tapped to help him fill top-level spots at his firm, such as media relations professionals or
How Did You Come Up with Your business Name?
The idea of exactly what your business is going to be usually comes first. Secondly, most often, is giving a title to your idea. What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Some people turn to their childhood for inspiration or a beloved
Proudest Business Accomplishments
For every entrepreneur and business leader there is a moment when things just go right. Whether it’s getting their business off the ground or being awarded a prize for your hard work, accomplishments make all the effort and time worth it. The