Eric Markowitz


Employee Discrimination Case Reaches Supreme Court

A fired hospital employee and Army reservist in Illinois takes his case to the high court over the interpretation of the fabled “cat’s paw" theory.  Read story

7 Deadly Web Design Sins

Designers, are you guilty of creating information-overload homepages or building the "unwelcome screen?" The experts are here to save you.  Read story

Tips for Calculating Your Gross Margin

If it feels like ages since you took Accounting 101, here's a detailed refresher on how understanding gross margins can help you make the right business deci...  Read story

How to Choose the Right Colors for Your Brand

The aesthetic of your product and its labeling can have a huge impact on sales. If you're DIY branding, here's how to find the right colors.  Read story

Do Employee Complaints Have to Be Written Down?

The Supreme Court hears a case on what constitutes a formal employee complaint filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act.  Read story

Meet the BYU Student Who Took Orabrush Viral

Dr. Bob had a tongue cleaner that no one wanted to buy. Then he found Jeffrey Harmon, a college student who understood how to create a viral marketing hit.  Read story

Six Smart Business Uses for the iPad

They’re flashy. They’re fun to play with. But how can they benefit your business? Here are six creative ways businesses have begun using the iPad to help...  View slideshow

Supreme Court's Docket Puts Business in the Spotlight

A look at five pending cases that have the potential to change the way you do business.  Read story

What It Takes to Become a Serial Entrepreneur

Running one company is hard enough. Can you imagine running five companies simultaneously? A look at successful serial entrepreneurs.  Read story

SCORE Recognizes Small Business Success at Annual Event

Program presents awards to five small businesses for tremendous achievements in various industries during a sluggish economy.  Read story

9 Tips for Doing Business Globally

If you’re planning on doing business abroad, you’re going to need more than just a pocket-size travel guide. Here are 9 useful tips about how to bring yo...  View slideshow

How to Write an Executive Summary

When you’re trying to sell an idea to a potential investor, you’ll need to craft the pitch-perfect executive summary. Here’s how to write a summary tha...  Read story

10 Money Management Apps for Business Owners

These smartphone apps will help you manage your cash, your time and your business.  View slideshow