Small Business

4 Unconventional Ways to Increase Employee Productivity

Want your employees to get more done during the workday? Some employers might think that setting limitations on things like mobile devices and Internet access is the answer, but many companies have found that giving their workers more freedom and flexibility through certain policies is the key to increased efficiency.

Amid Fiscal Chaos, Harrisburg Business Owners Hold Out Optimism

Pennsylvania’s capital city has been struggling with enormous debts and, most recently, an SEC lawsuit. Area business owners say the city’s financial issues have led to an increase in crime that’s hurting sales, yet they remain optimistic about the future.

Games Investment Bankers Play on Downtime

Would you be good at the game: ‘What was your longest work week ever?’ And what exactly is the criteria for winning? Here are some of the LOL-inducing, insightful and character-limited words of wisdom that helped me run my business this week.

How to Build Your Brand Like Oreo

Oreo is one of the most ubiquitous brands on the planet. In this humble cookie lies a few powerful lessons for small business owners

5 Ways Bosses Earn Employee Trust

Despite what you may think as a boss, there's a good chance your employees don't have much faith in you, new research finds.

Businesses Offering Veterans-Day Deals

From restaurants to medical clinics, a host of small and large businesses are saying thank you this November by offering up all sorts of freebies to military men and women.