Much is considered in regards to the advantages and benefits of social media for businesses, but what about the drawbacks? Though we’ve long heard about the productivity drain among employees that use social media at work, the latest downside starting to get some attention: ethical violations. Active social networkers throughout office — those that spend [...]

Similar to how any time you evaluate potential co-founders, there exists three essential questions you need to answer when contemplating any potential hire for your startup: Can they perform the work? Will they do the work? And, can they fit the culture of the organization? First off, how can you tell if they are able [...]

Here’s what the psychologists think about praise: “Positive reinforcement works better than punishment.”Here is what the management gurus think: “Employee recognition leads to profit.” Here’s what the neurologists think: “Dopamine, which is released in the brain any time we hear something we like, is a powerful chemical.” This is what the psychologists, management experts and [...]

Researching health insurance options could be a headache-inducing task for small-business owners. In November, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services introduced a tool to relieve the pain. HealthCare.gov includes information from more than 530 insurers about more than 2,700 coverage plans available in all 50 states. This website provides summaries of cost and [...]

Have you ever wondered how to get more work out of your staff? There’s one easy way: Stop having meetings. Unnecessary meetings cost the U.S. economy $37 billion a year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimate. As Copyblogger’s Sonia Simone recently commented, “When multiple times a month, I get an auto-reply saying ‘I’m in [...]