Businesses Cut Back on Travel
Costs continue to rise as fewer travelers take to the skies, a report shows. Read more
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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
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
Is Outsourcing to China Over?
A growing number of American manufacturers seem to be profiting from an anti-outsourcing backlash. Read more
Email's Little Helpers
Microsoft Outlook may be the most widely used e-mail tool on the planet, but it's hardly perfect. That's why enterprising programmers have created dozens ... Watch video
An Olympic Shutdown?
Beijing's Olympic dreams may be a nightmare for U.S. companies Read more
SOS: Safely Outsource Storage
Instead of buying or building on-site storage, backup, and recovery systems, many businesses are opting to outsource to manage storage service providers. Her... Read more
DOI Contracts Miscoded
Investigators find $5.7 million in small-business contracts went to Home Depot, Dell and other corporate giants. Read more
How to Assemble a Board of Advisers
How to set up a board of advisers to help you run your small business Read more
Running a Virtual Business
Who needs an office anyway? The stories of two small businesses show that there’s more than one way to run a virtual company. Read more
Watchful Eyes: Outsourcing Video Surveillance
Video surveillance does more than monitor cash registers. With specialized software, in-store cameras can stream video to a private site, where images can be... Read more
In-Flight Networking
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read more
Save the Planet
We hear a lot about going green these days. But did you know it could also save your company some green? Associate editor Bobbie Gossage explains. Watch video
Adventures in Office Space
I just wrote a check for $215,481.75. And that was only a deposit. Read more
Who's Minding the Network
Outsource your network services? Well, if your business is supporting distributed sites in branch offices and far-flung locations with virtually no local IT ... Read more
Road Warriors Going Green
A survey finds more business travelers are seeking out hotels with environmentally friendly practices. Read more
Let’s Get Visible: Supply Chain Technology
A variety of technologies -- from software programs to hardware such as RFID -- now lets businesses see into their supply chain to ensure that the right reso... Read more
Avoid Security Pitfalls with Subcontractors
Increased reliance on outsourcing IT and data services has left businesses vulnerable if the subcontractor suffers a data breach. Ground rules can keep subco... Read more
Thanks, Toyota. We'll Take it From Here
Start-ups compete to win, place, and show in the hybrid aftermarket. Read more
How I Did It: Butch Stewart of Sandals Resorts
Never enough swim-up bars. Read more
Outsourcing Security: Are You Ready?
Outsourcing is an attractive option for businesses that would rather not deal with a 3 a.m. DNS attack or a hacker defacing the website during non-business h... Read more
The Simon Cowell of Sales
Few things are more fun--and productive--than critiquing someone else's sales performance. Read more
May I Handle That for You?
Companies that will take payroll--and the rest of the HR department--off your plate. Read more
Progressive to Cover Trucking Business
Small businesses in the trucking industry can apply for cargo and general liability insurance. Read more
Healthcare Key With Small-Business Voters
Employers polled on Super Tuesday want candidates to address more small-business issues. Read more
