The number of Silicon Valley start-ups seems to grow faster than Mark Zuckerberg’s bank account. There are studies that show some of the most successful Silicon Valley entrepreneurs have significant…
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For anyone starting a small business, getting clients and customers in the door is crucial. Getting them to come back is just as important. According to a 2011 study, 86…
The holidays might behind us, but one of the entertainment staples of the season is worth revisiting. A viewing of Frank Capra’s 1946 classic It’s a Wonderful Life is for…
For this edition of Business Buzz, we take a look at three businesses that excel in fun and different ways: a teenage jewelry designer, a longtime candy maker and a…
There has been no shortage of controversy around the Affordable Care Act, especially for small business owners. The debate of whether or not the health care requirements will boost or…
Whether you’re working out of your parent’s basement or propping your feet up on the top floor of a high-rise, running a business is hard work. You’re going to have…
Love it or hate it, social media is here to stay. Many CEOs have warmed up to the idea of maintaining an account on at least one social media outlet,…
A chief financial officer, even for a small company, does not come cheaply. How expensive? A six-figure salary, stock options now or in the future, and regular raises that can…
In case there was any doubt about the anecdotal evidence suggesting that wages are rising, the Labor Department’s Employment Cost Index quantifies the trend as well. On July 31, it…
If your CPA or accountant’s name automatically conjures thoughts of tax season or the looming due date for your financial reports, you might be missing out on a prime opportunity….