Small Business

Why Attitude Can Make or Break Success

Whether in the corporate world or on the field, a dominant player is not always the one with the most talent. Take Donnie Warner, for example.

7 Ways to Cool Down a Heated Debate at Work

Why can't we all just get along? Because we can't. That's just not how people roll. But what we can do is engage in constructive conflict and come to agreement on important matters. Here are seven methods for turning conflict into solutions.

Can Snapchat Recover from Hack Attack?

Hackers posted 4.6 million names and phone numbers of Snapchat users earlier this week. Can the app – which is built on an assumption of privacy – survive the breach?

4 Steps to Prepare for an IPO

If you are building a company today, you may want to consider whether or not an IPO is right for you. Here is a quick guideline to assist with your planning.

5 Rules for Successful Networking

Networking. Everyone does it — but how do you really win at it? Although Woody Allen was credited with saying that “showing up is 80 percent of life,” it’s that final 20 percent that really makes the difference. 

6 Employee-First-Day Tips for the Boss

With a crop of new grads and veteran job transfers ready to report for that first day at work, now is the time to ensure that your onboarding practices keep your new hire motivated and feeling excited about working for you.

Advice for First-Time Managers

While my first time managing was decades ago, I’ll never forget what it was like. Here are a few things I wish I’d known then.

Would You Hire These Dogs?

Small businesses often find allowing their employees to bring their furry-four-legged friends to work is a unique and valuable employee benefit -- something they can’t get from a large company.

8 Work-from-Home Myths Debunked

The ability to work from home is an increasingly popular and coveted perk in modern workplaces, and it's not hard to see why.