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Small Business
Be Happy Larry Summers Sits on the Board of Lending Club
For much of the summer, Washington’s policy elite have been focused on the question of who will become the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. One of the most powerful positions in the federal government, the role of Fed chair …
Eight Steps to an Effective Welcome Email
Getting customers to sign up for your newsletter is only the first step. Follow these tips for killer welcome emails that will keep them interested and your newsletters out of the spam folder.
Take Your Business to the Next Level
Sticking with the status quo can prove fatal for your business. Here are five tips to turn stagnation into innovation.
When Hiring, Evaluate Soft Skills for Hard Gains
Hiring, much like poker, has a human element that introduces risk no matter how good your prospects look on paper. If you’re looking to fill an open position on your staff, don’t forget to evaluate the soft skills that show you not just what your candidates can do, but also who they are.
8 Questions to Ask Before You Hire More Employees
Adding staff is a big step for any young company. Here are 8 questions you should be able to answer to be sure that you’re hiring in the right way.
Wanna Share a Ride at the Airport? Be Careful Before You’re Arrested
Over the past few weeks, airport authorities in San Francisco have been making citizen’s arrests of drivers who’ve arranged to pick up or drop off travelers via ride-sharing smartphone apps such as Lyft and SideCar.
Does a Physical Move Make Fiscal Sense?
Deciding to move a business is no small thing, but doing so could drive growth and reduce costs. Here are five reasons when it might make sense.
Success Centers on Sales
You’ll increase your chance of small business success by keeping sales at the very center of your business, but how you do it isn’t as obvious as it sounds.
RelayRides Plans to Disrupt Airport Parking and Rental Cars in a Big Way
A new service gives travelers free parking at airports—with a free car wash and a free shuttle to and from the terminal thrown in as well. Yes, there is a catch.
Calling All Angels
Angel investors are all the rage, highly sought after and decidedly picky. Here are five ways to attract, and keep, their attention.
Can Games Drive Productivity?
Big companies such as Intel and Accenture incorporate gaming elements into the work process to improve employee achievement. Could gamification apps work for small business?