In the 1950s, women accounted for less than 35 percent of the U.S. work force and were often were limited to such occupations as teachers, nurses and clerks. The situation is far different today, when women represent half the work force and mothers constitute the primary wage earner or co-earner in almost 68 percent of […]
It’s quite common for business owners and managers to feel they’re held hostage by one or more team members who play key roles. The belief is that these individuals possess sensitive information and perform vital functions within daily operations, and letting them go or taking any action that might upset them will leave the company […]
If you’re early in your career, you might have your eye on a certain company you’d love to work for. But if you can’t find quite the right fit with a job that already exists, why not create a new job for yourself with help from the U.S. Small Business Administration? Our mission at the […]
It’s no secret returning to work after having a baby can be difficult. Leaving a new baby at daycare, worrying about the child being properly cared for and fitting back into the workplace culture — let alone pre-pregnancy work clothes — all can feel overwhelming. For women who choose to return to work after maternity […]
Thinking about starting a new business? You might be better off buying an existing business instead. Purchasing an existing business eliminates some of the time and hassle involved with obtaining licenses and permits, meeting zoning requirements, negotiating a lease for space, launching a website and all the other tasks associated with a startup. And since […]
By definition, change means to make something different. But many people don’t easily accept change. We all like the idea of comfortably remaining within the confines of the familiar. So how do we make changes that improve our lives? Breaking down a big objective into small steps to change, address or achieve something is much […]
Consider the circumstances of these hypothetical clients: Bill and Carole Nelson’s grandson just turned 19. He’s lived at home in a great environment all his young life, but now he’s off to college some 400 miles away. He’s happy as a clam and looking forward to his first real freedom. Billy Planwell and his wife […]
Would you like your business to operate with fewer errors and interruptions? Do you want to enjoy owning and running your business to a higher degree? Are you interested in greater efficiency and productivity? Do you want your business to be more successful? If you want your experience as a business owner to be more […]
Ready to make a great first impression on a potential employer? Here’s a checklist to help make the job hunting process easier and to make your resume and job application stand out from the others. There’s some information here business owners and managers might want to review as well about what they should expect from […]
Companies and organizations need audited financial statements for various reasons. An external third party — a lender, potential investor or regulator, for example — might require an audit. Management or the board of directors also could request an audit internally. An auditor is engaged to offer an opinion as to whether the financial position and […]