Small Business

5 Cheap Apps That Can Run Your Small Business

From apps that can handle your accounting to ones that will answer the phone for you, here’s a look at five apps that can replace your office workers and potentially save you a bunch of money.

Google Launches New Mobile Ad Displays

Sometimes, mobile ads don't appear correctly. Other times, they don't appear at all. Small businesses can't afford to deal with these nuances. Google aims to change that.

10 Signs Your Employees Are Happy

If you want to know whether or not an employee is truly happy at your company, look for these top 10 habits of happy employees.

What the ACA Era Means for Your Business

It is important to recognize that some small business owners have an uphill battle to meet the requirements of the ACA. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Here’s what you need to know.

'Upcycling' Trend Turns Trash Into Treasure

There’s a new trend sweeping through small business. It’s called "upcycling," and it’s saving the consumers money and helping small businesses gain an edge in the market.

Jersey Shore Summer: Optimism vs. 'State of Denial'

Days before Memorial Day weekend, small business owners along the Jersey Shore worry about a dampened summer season. But optimism prevails, as some finished rebuilding just in time for the first big weekend of the summer.

7 Things I'd Do Differently If I Started My Small Business Today

I didn’t write this post for myself, I wrote it for the aspiring small business owner -- for YOU -- who is just starting your adventure into entrepreneurship. I wrote the following list with the hope that it might help you avoid some of the mistakes I made, or shorten the time it takes to get your business off its feet.