Posts Tagged ‘Regulations’
5 Important OSHA Regulations You Can’t Ignore
For three decades, OSHA has helped employers prevent injuries and save lives by protecting the workforce. If a workplace is OSHA-compliant, the employer will be empowered to recognize work hazards, protect employees from illness and injury, prevent death, and cultivate educated employees who foster general safety for the entire workplace.
Read More The Volcker Rule: Big Banks and Small Business Lending
Will the Volcker Rule end up having a significant impact on small business lending? Only time will tell. If you’re a little confused about the rule and the role it’s going to play in the small business sector, you’re not alone.
Read More The Decline in Small Business Lending: Cause and Effect
Small business lending has declined significantly since the recession, but why? It’s too easy and insufficient to just blame it on a poor economy. The truth is the economy is improving, business owners are optimistic and one would think that, with an improved economy, lending would increase.
Read More Congress Turning to Angel Investors to Spur Economic Growth
Congress is looking to encourage more angel investors to put more of their money behind companies as a way to reignite the American economy. Small businesses and startups drive U.S. economic growth, which is why lawmakers are looking into legislation that can support this initiative.
Read More Crowdfunding: A Roar from a Young Lion
Can you imagine having 300 shareholders? With recent legislation and new portals on the Web, it’s entirely possible, perhaps for the first time for small businesses.
Read More Minimum Wage of $10 is Maximum Headache for Small Businesses
Raising the minimum wage to $10 or more per hour puts a tremendous burden on small businesses. They’re already hurting from decreased revenues as households reduce spending due to high unemployment.
Read More How to Be a Successful Serial Entrepreneur
Running multiple businesses is not for the faint of heart—doing so requires a lot of work and dedication. But if you’re driven, motivated, and passionate about what you do and who you do it for, serial entrepreneurship might just be the next step to take your business in.
Read More Can You Rent a Separate Apartment as a Business Space?
So you go out to find some place to work out of. Then it hits you, why not rent an apartment and work out of there? It may work, but there are some things you need to keep in mind.
Read More Guidelines for Home-Based Business Licenses
Whenever you’re starting a business, whether you’ll be working from home or setting up a store on Main Street, there are a number of legal considerations to explore. The specific licensing requirements vary state by state, as well as by business type.
Read More Countdown to 2015: US Giving Up Control of the Internet
Recently, the U.S. government announced plans to let go of global Internet control. As a result, many experts are speculating about the Internet’s future. Some are optimistic while others raise concerns about potentially serious problems.
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