Office and Operations


Recent Office and Operations Articles

A Laptop Bag for Every Purpose 

With the diverse sizes and uses of these crucial business tools, it's smart to have a bag that offers the right features and the right fit. Here's a look ...  Watch video

Balancing Marriage and Business

When your marriage is hitched to a business, life is one long test of allegiance  Read more

How to Get a Good Deal on a Lease

What it takes to negotiate a commercial lease in a renter's market  Read more

John Scharffenberger, The Tastemaker

John Scharffenberger is a crucial part of the gourmeting of America. He got his start making fine chocolate and now he plans to create an American version of...  Read more

Paul Graham’s 13 Pointers for Launching a Successful Startup

Venture capitalist and e-commerce pioneer Paul Graham shares 13 tips for launching a successful startup  Read more

The Business of Molecular Gastronomy

Behind the scenes at Alinea Restaurant in Chicago, these companies supply chefs with the tools they need to master molecular gastronomy  Read more

Business Travel: A Guide to Luggage Delivery Services

Have your luggage shipped instead of checking it in on your next flight  Read more

Business Travel: Green Car Rental

A handful of companies are making it a little bit easier to lessen the environmental impact of renting a car.  Read more

Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week: Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group

The pioneer of boutique hotels continues to grow through stellar customer care and eco-friendly practices.  Read more

Renegotiate That Contract

Business owners toss previously-negotiated agreements out the window to bargain for reduced prices.  Read more

How to Become a Government Contractor

An entrepreneur's step-by-step guide to federal contracting.  Read more

Perfecting a Sales Pitch: Code Blue Recovery Drink

It sounds like cardiac arrest but it might cure a hangover. How would you sell it?  Read more

Office Chairs for Every Budget

Reviews of Herman Miller, Office Star, Global, and Harter  Read more

Business Travelers Beware

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

Behind the Scenes

Hattiesburg Train Station, Hattiesburg, Mississippi | 12.19.08 9:30 a.m.  Read more

How Hard Could It Be?: Start-up Static

A new business is like a shortwave radio. You have to fiddle patiently with all the dials until you get the reception you want  Read more

The Real Estate Makeover

Logistics Plus had been homeless for too long. But how much home did it need?  Read more

Managing: Outsourcing to Save Money?

Be careful, or your plan may backfire  Read more

The Goods: Business Travel

Stay organized in flight with these two nonsuitcases and save money on travel with these websites for frequent fliers.  Read more

Real Estate: Educated work force? Check. Near the airport? Check.

A new way to search for the right place to set up shop  Read more

The Outsourcing Paradox - Part 2

Maisha Walker is an award-winning 12 year Internet industry veteran and the President of message medium a New York marketing firm that specializes in traditi...  Read more

Business Travel Budgets Cut

More employers are putting lower costs ahead of comfort and convenience for business trips.  Read more

All Together Now

Here are a few of the growing number of technologies designed to make software programs share information.  Read more

Missing Link

Getting programs to work together.  Read more

Saving Face 

The entrepreneurial life can take a toll on the mind, body, and soul. Why even the busiest CEO should take time out for a little pampering.   Watch video

Businesses Cut Back on Travel

Costs continue to rise as fewer travelers take to the skies, a report shows.  Read more

Tap in to Your Inner Six Pack 

Life on the road can be tough for business travelers. But a few simple exercises -- from the comfort of your hotel room -- can boost your energy and keep ...  Watch video

Business or Personal: 7 Tips to Deducting Travel Expenses

When mixing work and play on business trips, what's okay to write-off? Understanding the do's and don'ts and getting employees to comply may mean the differe...  Read more

Space Tourism: You're Now Free to Float About the Cabin

The owner of Hurley Travel Experts explains why outer space is the next exclusive destination – and why she's one of a select few who can send you there.  Read more

Employee or Contractor?

The wrong answer could cost you  Read more

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Who's Who?

Are you wondering whether one of your workers has been misclassified as a contractor? Ask yourself these questions.  Read more

No Fly Zone: Virtual Meetings

Companies looking to cut sky-high travel costs are switching to online meetings, and thanks to better technology and high-speed Internet connections, they’...  Read more

High Gas Prices Affecting Labor Day Travel Plans

More vacationers are opting for a bus or a train, AAA estimates.  Read more