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Marketing to Women Could Be a Business Owner’s Best Decision
Women make the bulk of buying decisions on everything from food to cars, but just painting your product pink isn’t enough to appeal to these savvy consumers.
By Justin Grossbard • Published
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Seven Tips for Women Executives Who Want to Rise to the Top
Attitude is everything? You bet it is when it comes to making it to the top ranks of any company. These tips from a woman in the C-suite are for ambitious women in any industry.
By Kelli Kiemle, AIF® • Published
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Costs of Off-Site Work Events Can Rise If Employees Misbehave
A small business might rent a theme park or other venue to reward employees, but if workers don’t follow the rules, the company could pay the price.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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Can a Private Business Ban Someone From Entering?
Yes, as long as the ban does not violate the law and is non-discriminatory, as this clueless guy discovered when he tried to take an illegal substance into a theme park.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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Student Started Life-Saving Small Business After Seeing a Need
Aspiring entrepreneurs can learn from this university student’s methodical path that included identifying a need, focusing and building a great team.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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Thinking of Starting a Business? Tips for Avoiding Failure
Two experts offer some advice on what not to do if you want to succeed (rather than sink) as a small-business owner.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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12 IRS Audit Red Flags for the Self-Employed
taxes If you are self-employed, minimize the odds of an IRS audit by avoiding these audit triggers.
By Joy Taylor • Last updated
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What Can Bosses Do About Workers’ Unhealthy Eating at Work?
Employer reaches out with questions about how much control he can exert over employees he perceives to be eating unhealthily on the job.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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Need to Create a Business Tax Plan? How to Work With Your CPA
An honest conversation can determine whether your CPA is able to meet your tax planning needs, and if so, getting prepared yourself is imperative to make it possible for them to do a good job.
By Bruce Willey, JD, CPA • Published