Outsourcing operational tasks is far from new, but it appears that in 2011 more and more businesses are using outside firms to perform a wider range of activities and functions. There are no official numbers kept on outsourcing, but anecdotal evidence points to increased popularity especially among...
In my twenty-five plus years of international experience in emerging markets, I have seen a number of countries on all continents transform themselves economically and achieve impressive results in infrastructure development, healthcare, and overall improvement of their standards of living.
Small business owners know that not much has happened in Congress to help them access capital, hire new workers, or take any other steps to improve their bottom lines. Who are the key players in Congress that are in positions to help small businesses and what key actions are pending now?
If your purpose is truly selflessness, your own benefits, whether they’re personal fulfillment or financial, will be greater than you had ever hoped. ©iStockphoto.com/wragg Hospitality Rules at Home
Do you remember your dating days? When you met someone, something clicked, and you began the ritual of dating? It might have been a long time ago or you may be in the midst of this now, but there were and still are rules.
It is impossible to prevent all disasters, but it is possible to minimize the risk of a disaster or the damage from one. Having a contingency plan and testing it regularly can make a difference in the event of a manmade or natural disaster. It can also make the difference between a timely recovery...
Business owners need to be in the position to quickly take advantage of growth opportunities as the economy recovers. Their businesses can benefit from a “business tune-up,” which, like a car tune-up, is the regular maintenance that is necessary to optimize efficiency, protect from risk, and...
About 15 years ago, someone told me, “A strategy isn’t just what you decide to do, it’s what you decide not to do.” And a couple of years ago, serial entrepreneur Steve Messer added something to the effect of, “As an entrepreneur, you need to balance unlimited opportunity with finite resources.” (...
Cousins Tamsen Fadal and Shannon Elizabeth both have a lot on their plates. Tamsen is an author, journalist, matchmaker, relationship coach, and WPIX-TV morning news host, while Shannon is an actress best known for comedies like American Pie and Scary Movie.
Recently I had the honor and privilege to moderate a group at the Marketers Business Development Roundtable hosted and sponsored by The New York Enterprise Report and Constant Contact. The room was filled with a lot of smart people with a range of experience and expertise.
Last week, I was having a discussion with a business contact who is also a friend. We were discussing my band, Fantastic People, and our upcoming debut on March 29th. He told me that he had heard several common business connections mention that they were going or considering going and asked me how...
You’re at an event or having a client first meeting and like a gunslinger you quickly reach into your pocket and BAM—you whip out your business card.
Stressed? Worried about this year’s numbers? Apprehensive over changing technologies? Concerned with competitors determined to undercut your pricing? Business owners and executives that answer yes to any of these questions are… completely in the norm, and certainly not alone.
Senator Mark Udall (D-CO) is introducing the Small Business Lending Enhancement Act that would raise the business lending cap placed upon credit unions. This proposal would help to create jobs without spending taxpayer money.
Is the LLC dead? Or will it, as well as other pass-through entities, become a relic after enactment of a 28 percent corporate tax rate? That’s something that should be on the mind of most small business owners who operate their companies as sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability...
BizBash Media has released its second annual innovation issue, which features their list of the most innovative people in events. Of the 66 innovators who made the list, 11 are based in New York.
The challenge today is to find new ways to stay accessible, collaborate, and communicate. I thought I would share with you some of the tools that we use to keep connected, so in no particular order, here are some of the Hive’s most effective and fun communication tools. 1. The Phone
As spring approaches and winter days get warmer, our January resolutions often fall by the wayside. The goals that accompanied the New Year sounded great back then, but we quickly realized they were a lot tougher than we expected. A top resolution for many is to lose weight and get in shape.
About 15 years ago, someone once told me, “A strategy isn’t just what you decide to do, it’s what you decide not to do.” And a couple of years ago, serial entrepreneur Steve Messer added something to the effect of “As an entrepreneur, you need to balance unlimited opportunity with finite...
The long term success of a small business is often determined by their ability to access financing. Launching that next marketing campaign, hiring more employees during a seasonal rush, or purchasing new equipment to increase output are all ways business owners can expand their businesses and move...
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