Some small business experts say you should commence exit planning on the day you start your business. This may be too extreme in most cases, but it’s absolutely certain that succession planning should be a key element in your business forecast at least five to...

Fresh ideas fuel business growth, but where are these fresh ideas supposed to come from? Should they just be left up to chance (the "if lightning strikes" method) or is a disciplined approach more fruitful? Brainstorming with a group of employees or colleagues is an...

What's more important to the success of your business than hiring the right job candidate? Sadly, selecting the best person for your open position is not an exact science. That's why, after the initial rush of excitement, so many employers end up with a case...

Businesses large and small have to find the most efficient work setting for their employees. In recent years, the "open office" concept has taken hold among various organizations seeking an alternative to the cubicle configuration so common in the workplace. There are compelling arguments to be...