Information technology affects business operations in several significant ways: Increased volume of information, which requires businesses to select relevant and credible information to support decision-making. Accelerated pace of change in technology, including the prevalence of e-commerce systems and the use of Web-based services. Greater dependency on outsourced service providers. The availability and widespread use of […]
If you’re considering starting a business or wonder if the structure of your existing business is the most advantageous, keep in mind the following: business structures have legal and tax implications. There are a variety of business structures to consider when determining which structure would best suit your business: n Sole proprietorship: A sole proprietorship […]
A nonprofit organization is an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals rather than distributing them as profits or dividends. Not-for-profit organizations differ from the nature of businesses by the following characteristics: Their revenues come from contributions. Their operating purpose doesn’t include profit, although there’s nothing to preclude the generation of a profit. […]