Small Business

Before You Ask for That Raise…

And what can a photo do for your online marketing campaign? That and more in this week’s LOL-inducing, insightful and character-limited words of wisdom that helped me run my business this week.

Why You Need a Small Business Exit Plan

Whether you are looking to sell your business to fund your retirement or you are ready to enjoy your golden years not working, experts say there are a few steps to take pre-sale to make sure your finances are protected.

Minimum Wage Hike Supported by Majority of Businesses

The majority of businesses favor raising the minimum wage, saying it would raise the standard of living among their employees and give the companies a better chance to hold on to their workers, new research finds.

Never Turn Down a Paying Customer

One of the biggest problems I see with new entrepreneurs is that they don’t know what a successful business is supposed to look like, and there’s a real tendency to do what sounds good, as opposed to what works in the real world. Here is advice.

The Gadgets Your Small Business Needs (and the Ones it Doesn’t)

It was another great week on the 3TechGuys -show! The guys – Ramon Ray, Gene Marks and Brent Leary – discussed this week’s top news, which included an announcement from Google on website security and rankings, Facebook's new messenger app that is raising questions about privacy and then, just for fun, a review of tech gadgets that you might want to stay away from. It was an informative week, and you won’t want to miss a moment, so check out the video below to watch the full show.

Controversy Can Make or Break Your Small Business

You may be reluctant to get involved, but if the controversy aligns with your business and you truly feel strongly about it, experts say by all means jump into the conversation. But first know this.

More Small Business Owners Plan Raises, Price Hikes

A strong percentage of medium and small business owners are gearing up to pay their workers more (the most since 2008) and increase their selling prices, according to a new survey by PNC Financial (PNC).