6 Ways to Prepare for the Coming Upswing
Companies that start planning for an economic recovery now will have an edge on the competition when the recession ends. Here are some strategies to prepare ... View slideshow
Leadership and Managing
Recent Leadership and Managing Articles
Hiring Down at Small Businesses
Katrina and Rita combine to put a damper on growth last month, according to payroll data. Read more
Small Businesses Plan to Hire in 2004
Small businesses are optimistic about the future and plan to hire accordingly. Read more
OSHA to Conduct Unannounced Inspections
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration will be doing unannounced inspections of about 4,000 high-hazard workplaces this year, the organizatio... Read more
Employers Shifting Away from Traditional Sick Day Policies
Efforts to increase productivity and accommodate employee needs lead to a reduction in sick days offered in favor of more flexible leave time. Read more
Tax Deposit Rules for Small Businesses Simplified
IRS reduces paperwork burden by increasing Federal Unemployment Tax Act deposits threshold. Read more
Training Ideas
To get the most out of employees, offer more than raises and promotions -- give them the opportunity to learn. Here are basic training tips and creative alte... Read more
Relocation
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8 Tips for Managing Staff Through Hard Times
Maintaining your culture—not to mention morale—can be a challenge in the face of layoffs. So how can a manager get the best out of his or her people? Her... View slideshow
Learning to Love Whistleblowers [Audio] 
Staff writer Darren Dahl explains why some businesses that once feared whistleblowers are now giving workers new ways to report wrongdoing. Watch video
Stock Option Expensing Sparks National Debate
A proposal introduced by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) on March 31 has met with a great deal of opposition, particularly from the small bus... Read more
Inside Goldman’s $500 Million Small Business Initiative
Dina Powell, the executive in charge of the program, fills in some of the details. Read more
How to Buy a Tie Worthy of a CEO
From power reds to preppy knits, here are 5 tips to keep in mind when you're shopping for a tie worthy of a CEO. View slideshow
When Billions Are On the Line, So Are They
With billions of dollars resting on the outcome of Congressional hearings, companies need their lobbyists on the inside. Linestanding.com waits overnight to ... Read more
When a Start-up Should Hire a Corporate Executive
Here's how you can tell if a corporate type is ready to make the transition to a scrappier venture. Read more
Cutting Overtime
Survey: Six techniques for cutting overtime and the percentage of managers and workers who found them effective. Read more
Small Businesses May Lag in Retirement Benefits
Study claims owners are not meeting employee expectations regarding savings plans. Read more
Employee Reward and Recognition Systems
In a competitive business climate, more business owners are looking at improvements in quality while reducing costs. Meanwhile, a strong economy has resulted... Read more
Smoke Free Environment
The term smoke free environment is sometimes used indiscriminately to discuss both 100 percent smoke free areas as well as segregated and ventilated areas... Read more
Labor Unions and Small Business
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Small Business to Get More FCC Consideration
FCC overlooked impact of number portability on small telecom firms. Read more
'My Path Began With Michael Jackson'
A dinner with singer Michael Jackson inspired Mallika Chopra to start a business with a social mission. Watch video
Build a Business With Clear Goals
Mallika Chopra, daughter of Deepak Chopra, talks about her path to creating Intent.com, a spiritual social network. Watch video
Motivating Employees
Employee motivation can be as individual as the people who work for you. We've gathered the best and most interesting techniques to help you motivate employees. Read more
A "Perfect" Near Death Experience
A plane crash gave Ric Elias the push he need to re-prioritize and give up control of Red Ventures, the sales technology firm he co-founded. Watch video
