Leadership 101 for Professionals (and Anthony Weiner)
We all deserve, and expect, an appropriate degree of privacy at home and work. And we all have things we’d rather keep to ourselves. But if there are areas of your life where the possibility of discovery leaves you feeling queasy—especially if you’re in a leadership position—this might be a good moment to ask yourself what integrity calls you to do.
4 Leadership Lessons From The Hunger Games
'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' provides a strong grounding in some of the principles that lie at the heart of leadership.
Millennials Headed to the Suburbs?
Younger generations, as they age, always seem to defy the labels slapped on them while they’re just coming into adulthood. As a small business owner, here’s how you can cash in as Gen Y-ers become moms and dads.
Funding Circle Raises $65M to Take on Lending Club
Peer-to-peer lender Funding Circle has raised $65 million in capital in a Series D funding round led by Index Ventures, bringing the company’s total funding to $123 million.
Giving Small Biz Owners Security in the Cloud
Intermedia is turning cloud services into big business. The company is seeing booming user growth annually, providing small and medium-sized businesses with an office suite in the cloud.
Businesses Struggling to Find Top Talent
Small business owners are struggling to find and retain top talent, despite the numbers of people searching for work, a new survey shows.
Indiana Pizza Owner Scores $500K and Counting, After Gay Marriage Comments
Crystal O’Conner, the Indiana pizza owner, who refuses to cater gay weddings, is rolling in the dough, literally. Through Friday she has received over $500,000 in donations which continue to pour in. During an appearance on Fox Business Network’s CAVUTO she responded to her critics
Do Your Employees Have the 'No Problem' Problem?
When small business employees say no problem to a customer instead of you're welcome, it's a serious problem that over time could be the equivalent of a business death wish.
It's the Age of the Customer: Get With it ASAP
Your small business is now operating in a new age where customers rule.
Why Small Businesses Should Attack With Their Strengths
How your small business can compete with the Big Boxes.
Six Ways to Win Big with Trade Show Booths
Here's what you need to know before the next trade show.
Workforce 2.0: A Metamorphosis in the Workplace
The social media consuming workforce presents new challenges for old-school business leaders.
A Business Lesson From the Debt Deal
The crackling debates, snarly standoffs and prickly posturing of political leaders over the past few weeks can teach us something about business.
Small Business 101: Should You Hire Friends?
Tips about starting a business from entrepreneurs who have been there and done that.
Grit and Grace Power the Exhale Brand
Small Business Spotlight on Exhale Spa, a wellness-based lifestyle brand, offering transformational spa and healing therapies, as well as boutique fitness classes.
Why Your Small Business Needs a Good Team
A small business spotlight on JARS by Dani, @JARSbydani
The Most Overlooked Way to Improve Your Business
Getting your startup to the next step might be simpler than you think. Here is what it takes.
'Made in Michigan' Soda Brings Jobs to Detroit
Jones Soda launched a limited-edition line of Michigan-themed drinks bottled and sold exclusively in the struggling Great Lakes State.
Small Business Week Will Highlight Success, Target Areas of Improvement
National Small Business Week kicks off next Monday. Here is what to expect.
German Nest Competitor Tado Looks to Expand in the U.S.
The smart thermostat company recently raised $13.6 million to help fuel expansion in Europe, the U.S. and Asia.



















