Business Articles

You Can't Manage It If You Can't Measure It
They say what you don't know won't hurt you, but nothing could be further from the truth when you run a small business.

Business Metrics in Action
Managing with metrics is the necessary step in order to standardize your processes and grow your business.

History of Business Metrics
Business Metrics first emerged as a valuable management tool with the early 20th century advent of Frederick Winslow Taylor's "Scientific Management" and the science of industrial engineering.

Business Metrics Tools
In his recent book Management Challenges for the 21st Century, renowned management consultant Peter Drucker suggests that most businesses need better measurement tools in order to improve how they manage their business activity.

How to Write a Business Plan
Sticking to a few fundamentals will help produce a clear, concise plan that can show just how promising your small business really is.

Legal Immunity
Protecting your small business in the event of a lawsuit.

How to Avoid Phishing Scams
Learn about the latest high-tech identity thieves and how to protect you and your company.

Avoiding Lawsuits from Employees and Contractors
Not handling your employee's needs can result in unnecessary lawsuits. Here's how to avoid them.

Partnership Agreements
In today's business world it can be difficult to generate the necessary funds associated with starting a small business without developing a partnership.

How to Plan an Office Holiday Party
Forethought is the key to maintaining professional standards, while showing appreciation for your employees.

How to Run an Effective Meeting
These few simple tips will help your next meeting run more smoothly and be more effective.

Designing Your Office Environment
A well thought out office plan provides workers with a comfortable and satisfying environment in which to work, while a poorly designed office space can make every working hour an exercise in survival.

Running Your Office Efficiently
Focusing on a few key items will greatly increase your offices' productivity and help your business run more smoothly.

Due Diligence
Most of the due diligence process involves paperwork, much of which can and should be prepared by the seller in advance.

Determining the Value of Your Business
Like it or not, eventually you are going to be forced to quantify the value of your business.

Developing an Exit Strategy
Your company began with a plan. You also need to plan for the day when you cease to own your company.