small business

The Best Ways to Invest a Thousand Dollars

While you can technically invest any amount of money, many people only seriously consider investing their money when they have at least a thousand to spare. If you’ve hit that 1k benchmark, you invest wisely and have some patience; you can grow your thousand into another thousand and beyond. Here are our top five suggestions

Five Ways to Network Effectively

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Meeting the right people and making the most of those interactions is what effective networking is all about. Over the course of your career, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to network, be it one-on-one or at conventions, trade shows, and the like. But there is more to networking than showing up and exchanging handshakes and

Should I Let My Kid Intern at My Company?

Many high school and college students and graduates seek internships throughout the year and during summer or holiday breaks. Kudos for these young men and women for being go-getters and showing interest in entering the workforce at their stage in life. Internships are invaluable experiences where these young people will gain knowledge and skills they

How to Spot a Snake Oil Salesman

If you’re in the start-up business, you’ve probably already been the recipient of dozens, if not more emails from “professionals” looking to “help” you take your business to the next level. Their promises and stats to back up their claims may seem impressive, but how can you really know if these people (if they are

How to Hire a Manager You Can Trust

Small business owners are wise to be jacks of all trades. It’s helpful to have a base knowledge of accounting, law, and marketing, even if their true passions lie elsewhere. And until they reach a certain breaking point, a single-person business is a smart way to keep down capital and reap all the (…