The Worst Is Not Over: Why PIPA Will Kill Small Business

by Art January 18, 2012

The recent shelving of HR. 3261, better known as the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is undoubtedly the best news for US-based small businesses since the beginning of 2012. It would be hard to exaggerate the magnitude of the effect ...

Office Distractions: Part Two – Simple Ways To Stay Focused At Work

by Art January 13, 2012

In the first part of this series, we discussed how distractions at work are costing businesses, as well as why you should take account of it. You don’t need to have Michael Scott for a boss to know just how ...

Featured Business Review: Clean It Up, Mark! – Cleaning Is His Business, and Business is Good!

by Art January 12, 2012

Waste is inevitable- especially in construction. Construction sites, now and in the foreseeable future, will continue to create huge messes wherever they exist. Cleaning up those messes is inevitable too. As clean-up jobs get bigger, they tend to become more ...

Office Distractions: Part One – How Divided Attention Costs Businesses

by Art January 12, 2012

Ever feel distractions at the office keep you from doing work that’s really important? You’re not alone. A 2007 study stated that American workers spend an average of 45 hours at work a week, with 15 of those hours self-reported ...

Featured Business Review: ZFX Flying Effects – Pretty Fly, for a Wire Guy

by Art January 5, 2012

“Everyday, we don’t go to work, we come to fun” says Heather Kirsch, Marketing Manager for ZFX Flying Effects. “We have about 30 employees that work here, and I can honestly say that I know all of them personally and ...

Buying a Business vs. Starting From Scratch

by a Guest Contributor January 3, 2012

Despite the economic downturn of the last few years, small businesses have still been cropping up left and right. The financial woes of the country haven’t dampened the entrepreneurial spirit the country is known for. But starting a business from scratch is hard. It takes a lot of work, dedication, and patience, not to mention a lot of time and money. Buying an existing business isn’t exactly going the easy route, but it may at least be easier. Here’s how.

8 Secret Santa Gifts You Will Want To Avoid

by Art December 20, 2011

Having a Secret Santa at the office can be a fun way to build camaraderie and boost morale. However, it can be a pretty stressful experience. I once had a coworker who was in tears, agonizing over what to get ...

5 New Year’s Planning Tips You Can’t Ignore

by Art December 14, 2011

By now you would already have laid out plans for next year, or will be fumbling around trying to figure things out.  If you’re in the latter category, we’ve come up with a few quick tips on things you should think about ...

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