New presidency expected to bring changes for business
With the changing of the guard in the presidency and Congress following this year’s elections, small business owners are among the segments that stand to…
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New ideas on training
ln the world of Facebook, Snapchat, and Twitter, employees just don’t want to sit down with a 400 page book for training. Employers are responding….
Hackable employees
Business email compromise has cost businesses $2.3 billion between October 2013 and February 2016, according to recent figures from the FBI. Business has…
Work Notes: Training well
Training well If the company is sending you out for some pricey training, there are a few things you can do to get the most bang for the company’s buck….
When not to share
As we all learned in kindergarten, sharing is a wonderful thing. Unless you are sharing your cold. According to a National Sanitation poll of more than…
The hidden problems with offshore freelancers
Outsourcing small projects offshore looks mighty attractive to a small business person facing high domestic costs for small projects. But outsourcing has…
Swap or auction? Office gifting can be fun
Christmas gift swaps in the workplace can be a fun way to bond with coworkers. Here are five themes for Christmas gift swaps at work: 1. The ever-popular…
Holiday shoplifters hit retailers
A study by Checkpoint Systems shows that holiday shoplifting accounts for about a third of all losses during a retail year. The Retail Holiday Season…
A message you can use or change: A wish for you this holiday
As the year draws to a close, we want to thank you for your help, your support, and your good work in 2016. We wish you the joy of giving, The pleasure of…
Speed culture: When emergencies destroy productivity
Boss needs that finished by 2 p.m. You give an emergency call to Joe; he’ll know offhand that important statistic you need. Joe has a 3 p.m. deadline. He…