Restaurant Week deals promise increased foot traffic during what’s normally a slow time of year, as well as ample exposure to new customers. Could Restaurant Week promotions also be bad for business?
Small Business
Keeping Your Intellectual Property Safe
Intellectual property protection is one of the greatest concerns of any business that has developed a unique product or process.
3 Out of 4 Hires Fail: How to Beat the Odds
Bad hires suck up time, energy, and money. How to avoid them.
Managing Telecommuters
By now, everyone’s heard about Marissa Mayer’s edict banning telecommuting at Yahoo, but for the right person in the right position, telecommuting still makes sense.
Make Customers See Your Point
The web has become a very visual medium, which means that your company’s “image” is more important than ever.
Researching Your Market on a Budget
Market research may seem like a luxury reserved for established firms, but it’s critically important for startups too. Here are a few ways to get started without spending a fortune.
Loan Out Your Car at the Airport for Free Parking, Free Car Wash & Bonus Gas Money
Parking at the airport can easily run $20 per day. That’s in the “cheap” long-term lot, requiring a long shuttle ride to the terminal. Valet service can cost way more. But what if you could get airport parking valet service totally for free—with a car wash and free gas to boot?
7 Ways to Ensure Your Emails Get Read
Tired of sending out emails and getting no responses back? An email expert shares seven tips to help make sure that your emails get read.
Should You Use Unpaid Interns?
Interns can be a great way to discover new talent while bringing a fresh perspective to your business, but make sure you follow some basic guidelines or you could wind up in trouble.
Give Up Email for a Day and Communicate Better
Imagine a day where no one in your office is allowed to use email and must communicate by phone or in person. If that thought scares you, perhaps you should give it a shot.
Get Creative with Job Perks
Looking for a unique way to reward your employees? Consider this list of nontraditional benefits compiled by CareerBuilder.
Want Higher Productivity? Stop Treating Employees Like Children
Monitoring every minute of your employees’ day may make you feel better, but it keeps them from doing their best work.
