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How to Offer Flexible Schedules to Employees

A new study found that workers cite flexibility as one of the key factors they consider when looking for jobs. Here's how to make flexible schedules work for you and your employees.

Interview With Prep Expert Founder Shaan Patel

Prep Expert founder and CEO Shaan Patel offers his top five tips that helped him start and grow a successful business, eventually leading him to strike a deal on “Shark Tank.”

Toshiba Focuses on Streamlining Consumer Experience

With new leadership, the technology provider sees an ‘urgent’ need for collaboration with other retail solutions providers, as ‘frictionless’ checkout evolves.

Inspirational Oprah Quotes for Business Owners

Oprah overcame a difficult childhood and grew up to be one of the most well-known public figures in history. Here are 10 Oprah Winfrey quotes that every business owner should hear.

Mobile Location Analytics Are Making Merchants Smarter

Mobile location analytics are giving malls, retailers and restaurants new information about how you spend your time. Can it do the same for your business?

Small Business Tech Recommendations from Entrepreneurs

Are you using these entrepreneur-recommended technologies? Here are the tech tools real small business owners think you should be using in the year ahead.

How Your Seasonal Business Can Make Money All Year

If your business tends to make most of its earnings during a certain few months of the year, here are some ideas for generating revenue during those off-season times.

Why Business Owners Should Consider Outsourcing

Daniel Ramsey, founder and CEO of MyOutDesk, shares his insights on how outsourcing tasks can help give business owners back the time they need to focus their business.

How to Achieve a Positive Company Culture

Your company’s culture can directly impact your employees’ performance and confidence in their work. Here’s how to create a positive culture for your employees.

Buying a Business vs. Starting a New Business

Aspiring entrepreneurs can either start their own business from the ground or buy one that already exists. Here are some tips to help decide which is the right path for you.