Caitlin McDevitt


Study: Green Measures Face New Scrutiny

A recent survey reveals that small businesses are struggling to maintain green initiatives.  Read story

Productive Workers Surf the Web

A recent study reveals that employees who browse the internet for fun at work are more productive.  Read story

The Competence-Confidence Disconnect

A new study warns of placing too much weight on interviews when hiring.  Read story

Angels Are Still Interested

Private investors may be giving less but they don't plan to stop investing.  Read story

Power Moms

A recent study says that young working mothers want more responsibility on the job than ever.  Read story

Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: Attack! Marketing and Promotions

Three friends use guerrilla marketing techniques to take their agency to the next level.  Read story

Direct Deposit Pays Off

A new report finds that employers save through paperless payments.  Read story

Marketing Lessons from the Lemonade Stand

A simple Stanford Business School study tests which marketing strategies work best.  Read story

Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: Train Signal

A company that makes IT training look easy.  Read story

Is Wal-Mart Killing Your Business?

The best strategies for small business owners struggling to compete with the discount giant.  Read story

Public Access to Contracting Data Disputed

The SBA and the ASBL go head-to-head on the public availability of federal contracting data.  Read story

Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: Emergint Technologies

A healthcare research consulting company that's helping the government do its job.  Read story

The Treasury Department's Plan to Unlock Credit

How the government plans to get credit flowing to small business again.  Read story

Skyrocketing Job Bias Claims

Discrimination filings have hit at an all-time high.  Read story

Dissatisfied with the Stimulus?

A recent survey says that most Americans would rather use government funds to boost small business.  Read story

Bouncing Back from a Lay-Off

The Kauffman Foundation offers an entrepreneurial training program for workers who have lost their jobs.  Read story

Are You Ready For Your Close-Up?

PR guru Howard Bragman explains why you should treat your business like a rock-star.  Read story

Ad Spending Holds Up

Recent data suggests that small businesses are still advertising.  Read story

Best and Worst of Customer Service

A recent list ranks industries according to customer satisfaction.  Read story

Small Business Closures: A Quiet Crisis

A recent report reveals that small business loan defaults are up dramatically.  Read story

Business Travelers Beware

Don't want to land in the hospital? Here's what not to do on your next business flight.  Read story

The Risks in Business Travel

A recent survey says that most – but not all – companies plan for business travel catastrophes.  Read story

A Sticky Situation for Second-Hand Toy Stores

How federal regulations to ensure safer playthings are hurting used toy shops and thrift stores.  Read story

How Your Referral Can Backfire

A recent survey reveals how references can ruin an applicant's job prospects.  Read story

Relative Success

Why family businesses may weather the recession better than other small businesses.  Read story

President Signs Stimulus Today

After weeks of debate, negotiation and squabbling, the stimulus package will finally hit the street.  Read story

Recession Closing the Sex Gap in the Workforce?

Women are on the brink of surpassing men as the majority of the workforce.  Read story

What Recession?

A recent report lists the industries that actually did well in 2008.  Read story

The Big Stimulus: What's in it for Small Business?

What the $819 billion dollar plan could do for your business.  Read story

The Big Stimulus: What's in it for Small Business?

What the $819 billion dollar plan could do for your business.  Read story

What's Your Grade?

The Better Business Bureau now hands out letter grades: A + through F.  Read story

The Recession Begets Innovation

A recent survey says that as company budgets shrink, staff creativity flourishes.  Read story

Report: Employees Snooping Around?

A recent survey says that office eavesdropping has increased sharply.  Read story

Under the Weather and Overlooked

Most managers don’t realize how often their employees come in sick.  Read story

The Upside of Hiring Now

Why companies who can add employees now should.  Read story