Credit cards declined more frequently in 2017
Twelve percent or 26 million people had either a credit or debit card declined last year in the U.S., according to USA Today. Insufficient funds accounted…
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How small businesses can use the gig economy to grow
About one in three workers in America are currently freelancing and this growing gig economy allows small businesses to grow more efficiently by hiring…
Exorbitant bankruptcy costs hurt small businesses
Even when small businesses would benefit from bankruptcy, the cost of filing for such protection is often cost-prohibitive, according to The Wall Street…
When a personality conflict takes a bad turn
When a personality conflict in the workplace becomes outright hostility, workplace bullying has probably taken hold in the office. According to an…
Training: Going the last mile for new hires
New training programs aim to bridge the gap between college and a first job. Some companies have expanded and lengthened training to develop technology…
Identifying the ideal team player
The best team players have three virtues: humility, hunger, and smarts. According to Patrick Lencioni of management consulting firm The Table Group, these…
Take a tip from the kids: Try Legos
Everyone needs an engaging activity, something more engrossing than re-watching that Western for the 50th time. The advice is endless: Learn a language, a…
Dilemma: Buy big or big enough
Buying a house might come down to a choice: A big-enough house or the biggest house you can afford? The choice you make affects not just your wallet, but…
Cultivating resilience in mid-life
By the time people reach midlife, they’ve seen a lot, but chances are they haven’t seen it all. Researchers who study stress and resilience say mid-life…
Shakespeare had a good run, but is it over?
Born 454 years ago April 23, Shakespeare and his 38 plays and 154 sonnets are said to make up the foundation of English literature. He had a good run, but…