Stories are inherently sequential. One thing happens, then another, then another. That structure works well not only in books and films, but also in business writing because it helps readers follow along.
10 Tax Tips for Small Businesses
The filing deadline for “S” and “C” corporations may be just a couple of days away, but it’s as good a time as any to take a look at small business tax issues.
Hurray for $4 Beers! Baseball Teams Stop Ripping Off Fans with Jacked-Up Concessions
Is a $4 beer a bargain? It is at a professional baseball stadium, where the average cheapest beer was $6.10 for all Major League teams last season, and many venues charged around $9 for a “premium” draft.
Did Google Get Off Easy With $7 Million ‘Wi-Spy’ Settlement?
Why We’re Wasting Billions on Gluten-Free Food
Many of us paying a premium to avoid the gluten in our food are doing so without any good medical reason.
How to Play Clean Office Politics
Here is a simple four-step process to ensure that the right decision gets made.
Can China Escape the Middle-Income Trap?
It’s easier to jump from a very poor country to a middle-income nation than it is to advance from that middle-income status to the ranks of the truly developed. China must make the leap
Coming Soon: New Standards for Teaching Kids about Money
In coming weeks and months, a new comprehensive set of guidelines for what kids should know about money–and when–will land in your school district.
Online Shoppers: Meh, Same-Day Shipping Isn’t That Big a Deal
Same-day delivery is being pumped up as a major step for e-retail—the service that’ll boost online shopping sales into the next stratosphere. There’s one minor problem, though: Shoppers don’t seem to want it all that much.
Make the Most of Your Downtime
It’s hard to carve out time to relax in a 24/7 world. But just as it’s healthy to focus at work — ignoring Facebook and personal email — you must occasionally leave work behind.
Business Advice for All of Us
A new book about women in business could teach us all a thing or two.
When the Experts Hate a Car—And It Sells Well Anyway
Experts like to think that their opinions matter quite a lot, especially for reviews of big-ticket items like cars. But consumers have been showing lately that, if the price is right, they’re more than willing to disregard those expert opinions.