Leading Not into Temptation
A company owner offers no-questions-asked loans to his employees to prevent them from selling information. Read story
Michael P. Cronin
Team Penalty
A lawyer briefly explains the National Labor Relations Board's ruling on what teams can and can't be. Read story
Downtime's Silver Lining
One company takes advantage of its downtime by using the chance to train workers rather than lay them off. Read story
Getting the Most from a Retreat
One family business's successful retreat demonstrates the key issues to consider in planning such a retreat. Read story
The Company University
Company requires and pays for continuing education for its employees. Read story
Health Care for Unmarried Partners
How one company extended health benefits to include employees' unmarried partners. Read story
Co-op Student Internships
A company that can't find people with relevant experience participates in a university co-op program to train them. Read story
Tougher Rules for Child-Support Garnishment
Federal law will require states to permit garnishment from beginning of support payments. Related publications. Read story
How Growth Companies Handle International Finance
Survey of companies new to int'l business: their financial problems and solutions. Read story
Choosing Job-Description Software
Guidelines for choosing a database of adaptable job descriptions (for employers challenged under the ADA). Read story
Network: February 1993
Network question and answers: Reader-to-reader advice on a variety of topics. Read story
Network: February 1993
Network: Reader-to-reader advice on a variety of topics. Read story
Green Marketing Heats Up
The CEO of a mail-order company gives advice on marketing 'green' products and using environmental terminology. Read story
Seeing Green
Information on obtaining copies of the Green Report II, the FTC guidelines to 'green' marketing. Read story
Network: January 1993
Network questions and answers: reader-to-reader advice on miscellaneous topics. Read story
Network: January 1993
Network: reader-to-reader advice on a variety of topics. Read story
Network: December 1992
Network questions and answers. Read story
Network: December 1992
Network reader-to-reader advice. Read story
Finding the Right Investors
On finding investors who can add the most value to your company; includes a listing of specialty investment funds. Read story
Developing In-House Expertise
Setting up financial and personal benchmarks while developing in-house talent. Read story
Tap Workers for Computer Capital
Internally financing your start-up by asking employees to buy their own computers. Read story
Network: November 1992
Network questions and answers. Read story
Secured Bank Cards
Secured credit cards for young companies that want to establish credit. Read story
Plant Management: A Budding Industry
How various companies keep office plants healthy. Read story
Network: October 1992
Network questions and answers. Read story
Network: October 1992
Network reader-to-reader advice. Read story
Do-It-(Mostly)-Yourself PR
Cutting PR costs by using a part-time publicist. Read story
Customer Data at Your Fingertips
Client information folders that make it easier to bring new hires up to speed. Read story
Rugs and Similar Health Hazards
Advice on reducing toxins in the office. Read story
Network: September 1992
Network questions and answers. Read story
Network: September 1992
Network reader-to-reader advice. Read story
Why Continuity Clubs Work
The benefits of applying the concept of continuity, club, or subscription sales to small companies. Read story
Piquing Employee Interest
Keeping employees motivated with a combination of bonuses and imaginative events. Read story
Money (and More) for Overseas Expansion
An income-producing U.S. government agency helps businesses invest in foreign markets. Read story
Slightly Used, Plenty-Cheap Decor
Some considerations when buying used furniture and equipment. Read story
Employer Liability Widens in Drunken-Driving Cases
Precautions offered as employer liability widens in drunken-driving cases. Read story
Network: August 1992
Network questions and answers. Read story
Network: August 1992
Network reader-to-reader advice. Read story
Network: July 1992
Network questions and answers. Read story
Network: July 1992
Network reader-to-reader advice. Read story
