Work/Life Balance in 2018

As a small business owner the hours in the day never seem to be enough. There is constant rushing from one place to another, packing in as many meetings as possible. When something breaks you fix it, when someone is out sick you cover it. Pretty soon it seems as though work has taken over…

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Don’t Miss Out at Events!

Personal development is important no matter what line of business you are in or what position you fill in that business. Going to conferences and networking functions helps to keep you on the cutting edge of what is happening in your sector. But sometimes, especially if you run a small business, you may find it…

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Beware These Pitfalls of Being a Young Entrepreneur

How old were you when you started your first business? Warren Buffett started off with pinball machines in barber shops as a young man. Great entrepreneurs often have lofty ideas and goals at a very young age, and while Millennials are mostly choosing to skip entrepreneurship Gen Z is going after their dreams with a…

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12 Visual Principles for Everyday Design

Design is essential and affects so much of our work. But design is also expensive. And the tech world, social media, the web, and business are full of designs we do ourselves. Profile pages, presentations, for example. Turning to designers is a luxury that takes time and money. And I care about quality too, so this…

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Build a Referral Network for Your Business in 4 Easy Steps

In order to succeed, a business leader should establish a connection based on trust with other business persons within his/her industry. While running a marketing campaign for small business can seem like a challenging endeavor, it only requires a handful of strategy to acquire more loyal, high-paying clients in the long run. One such strategy…

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10 Things Successful People Do Every Morning

Seizing the day is important in any walk of life, but when running a small business it is absolutely vital. Richard Branson doesn’t get up at 3:30am every day because he enjoys it. He does it because he knows that every hour of every day is important and that utilizing these hours is one step…

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An Expert Guide to US Payroll Taxes

U.S. Payroll Taxes — The Taxes No One Expects…  While everyone is well aware of the impact of business income taxes, the sleeping giant of payroll taxes (also known as employment taxes or trust fund taxes) often catches business owners and employees by surprise. This guide will give you an overview of what payroll taxes…

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