Small Business

As Americans make plans to celebrate our nation’s Independence next week and prepare for summer trips, they’re noticing rising gas prices. Many people are facing gas prices above $3.50 a gallon and some are already paying over $4 a gallon at the pump.

Though they weren't necessarily programmed to destroy jobs, some experts believe machine-caused mass unemployment is possible. What do you think?  

Small business owners, get ready. In 2014, new mobile gear will help you connect with customers, sell your product and stay productive wherever you are. In other words, these four burgeoning mobile technologies are primed to change how you do business in the new year.

The challenge for any business owner is to find people who get things done, as well as work hard. 

As your business evolves and grows, its present state may not accurately reflect the brand you built when you started. When this happens, you might need to rebrand.

In the social media age, companies have the opportunity to tap into the networks of influential individuals and turn those people into powerful brand advocates.

"There's no such thing as millennials." This bold proclamation by ad intelligence firm Exponential Interactive at Advertising Week outrage from marketers who have made careers out of targeting Generation Y over the past decade. 

More and more consumers are turning to their smartphones and mobile devices to help them find nearby businesses and make purchases. In fact, 50 percent of people who make local searches on a smartphone visit a store within a day, according to a report from Google.

Halloween is fast approaching, and this year the holiday is more popular than ever. Research from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) forecasts that total Halloween spending this year will reach $11.3 billion.

A quick Google search will populate reviews, ratings and comments, offering you a wealth of data about not only the product itself but how well it works and any issues that others have run into when using it.

How many times has a salesperson promised to increase your company’s exposure by 50 percent, double your client list, and quadruple your profit margin?

Are you always looking for the latest, greatest business tech tools? Check out these seven great "hidden gem" resources that can help you run your business better. While these websites, apps and software programs aren't all new to the marketplace, they may be new to you.

No, I’m not a lawyer, but that’s really the point. After decades in the corporate and business worlds, I know what I need to know. And so should you. Here are 10 legal myths I bet you thought were true.

The competition for clicks in the blogosphere is enormous. Here's how to capture an audience and create a following.

Don’t be misled into thinking it is always the 'other guy' who gets embezzled. Fraud can happen to YOU! Here is what you need to know.

Summer is an especially hectic time for many industries. This upswing in business means that companies in these industries often hire temporary help to handle the increased workload.

Are smartphones destined to replace credit cards as consumers' payment method of choice? Shoppers in the United Kingdom don't think so. A recent study found that U.K. consumers are more reluctant to adopt mobile payments than shoppers in the United States are.

When hiring employees, you have more options than you may realize. In some cases, outsourcing some of your staff may give your business exactly what it needs.

Need new talent, but don't have the resources or desire to take on a full-time employee? Hiring a freelancer is the answer. And with freelance hiring on the rise, you'll just be one of the numerous businesses jumping on the freelance bandwagon.

Does your business need to update its technological tools? You may be hesitant to make a switch, especially if you've become accustomed to your current system.