Small Business

Here are 5 ways to help team members quickly shed post-vacation blues and get back in the groove of work.

As high-profile security breaches continue to mount, it is becoming increasing clear that businesses can't just sit back and hope they don't become a victim.

A ruling recently released by the US Department of the Treasury now allows for identity protection measures called ‘Truncated Taxpayer Identification Numbers,’ also known as ‘SSN Masking,’ to be applied to all recipient tax return copies, including 1099-MISC and W-2 forms.

While your business may not be the target of another country, it could be the bullseye for a disgruntle employee, an upset customer or just the luck of the draw, which is why security experts say you can learn a lot from Sony’s nightmare.

While LinkedIn is still the social network of choice for both job candidates and hiring managers, Facebook is starting to gain ground, new research shows.

During tax season, many business owners provide me their tax data in various ways:  boxes of receipts, clumps of expenses stapled together with adding machine tape totaling each type of expense, or a listing of income and expenses in a spreadsheet format. 

New Twitter ad campaigns are helping small businesses get the most bang for their buck.

The IRS crackdown on automatic gratuities could push many restaurant owners to ditch their policies for large parties – in some cases leaving servers empty-handed.

Here are three expert strategies that smaller merchants, smaller banks, issuers and acquirers can put in place as they make the transition to EMV.

One of the top attacks cyber-criminals now use against businesses is the 'drive-by download.' Here is what you need to know.

Cyber-attacks directed at small businesses are increasing, and to business owners, that comes as unwelcome news. Here is expert advice on how to safeguard your business against breaches.

Are you tweeting or are you engaging? When it comes to successful Twitter marketing, simply tweeting about your business isn't going to cut it. 

A business can often find itself in a position where it requires cash for immediate expenses. But collecting payments from customers on time is one of the biggest problems faced by a small business. Here are ways to keep your business afloat.

No matter how much traffic your site gets, what really matters is conversions. Convert neutral traffic – people who haven’t decided whether to buy or not – by investing in analyzing and incentivizing them to buy.

You must have a unique quality or expertise to separate your business from the competition. 

We are all familiar with the golden rule that says to treat others as you yourself would like to be treated. However, don’t take this maxim too literally in your role as a manager. Here's why.

Small business owners have a unique advantage — and that’s the ability to mix business and pleasure when it comes to travel. Done right, it is possible to enjoy a few days of much-needed R&R while also lowering your tax bill.

Certain files and access points may only be available through a corporate connection, but in many cases, "bring your own network" (BYON) has become the new normal for today's workforce.

It's official: Twitter has a Buy button. Rumors about the button have been flying for months, but the company finally took its next step into the world of social commerce — and it could mean big things for small businesses.

Many executives agree: Big Data is important, and it can transform a company if you use the right tools to interpret it.