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Paid sick time: Should it be a universal right or a position-based privilege?

Forty percent of the American private sector workforce has no paid sick days. But, some cities around the country are passing legislation to change that.
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Business news roundup – November 11, 2013

There's a lot going on this week. Here's a look at your week ahead.
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Combat the shorter holiday shopping season with social media

A shorter holiday shopping season means more competition for those holiday dollars. Read how social media could provide your business with an advantage in the fight for consumer's cash.
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Year one: A survival guide

So you're starting a new business. Congrats! You believe you've thought of everything. But have you really? Here are somethings to keep in mind as you begin to build your business.
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The five ‘c’s of small business lending and why you can’t ignore ‘c’ number five

Ignoring the fifth 'c' of small business lending is a sure fire way to have your loan declined.
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Race relations: The lesson of child’s play

The 10-year-old grandson of one of our bloggers, who's also living with Asperger's Syndrome, learns a life altering lesson about race relations.
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Business news roundup – Nov. 4, 2013

Could your last name hurt your climb up the corporate ladder?
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You’ve been zapped!

It may not sound like a big issue but static electricity can bring your business to a crawl.
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5 Easy Tips to Help your Business Prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse

I’m a big fan of contingency plans. When I’m flying, for example, I always make sure to count the rows from my seat to an… more...
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