Within any small company, there is usually at least one “key person” who is critical to its success. It could be a business founder, owner, partner or simply a valuable employee. It's a person who can't easily be replaced — someone the company... (Read More)

Move over Facebook and Twitter: Pinterest is a wildly popular social media channel. With 70 million users and counting, it's now the third most popular social media site in the U.S. How can you use Pinterest to promote your business? Here are a... (Read More)

Giving back to your community is not only the right thing to do. It can have valuable benefits to you and your company. That's why many businesses — even ones with only a handful of employees — are putting corporate social responsibility (CSR)... (Read More)

When you're buying a home, you know you need homeowners insurance. But what about a home warranty? Contrary to popular belief, a home warranty is not an insurance policy. It is a contract covering repairs and replacements on your home's... (Read More)

Increasingly, employers are telling workers, “Bring your own device.” Often abbreviated as BYOD, the term means that workers can use personal mobile devices — such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets — at the office. In addition, some... (Read More)

Each generation brings a new approach to the art of management. Generation Y — more commonly called the Millennial generation — is no different. In the last year, Millennials have become the largest segment of the U.S. population and now... (Read More)

Business liability insurance is one of the most important purchases your company will ever make. This important coverage provides protection from a host of threats that can cripple a small business. Here are the three main types of liability... (Read More)

Scam artists rely heavily on the telephone to trick consumers. The statistics are alarming. Nearly one in every 2,000 telephone calls originating in the United States has a scammer on the other end of the phone line. And they are surprisingly... (Read More)

Winter driving can take a toll on your vehicle's fuel economy. One of the biggest fuel-wasters during the winter months: Warming up your car in the driveway on cold mornings. Whether you live in an area that rains, snows or both, warming up the... (Read More)