There’s plenty of controversy surrounding the debate to raise the minimum wage. Interestingly, some small business owners are very supportive of a hike in their workers’ wages.

By eliminating the need for onsite servers and other costly equipment, using the cloud for file- sharing services can save small business owners money.

With so much uncertainty in today’s marketplace, it may seem like a safe bet to simply “wait and see” what happens before taking that next step. Sometimes, however, waiting can be even more risky than acting.

Kevin S. Rohan, CBSE, decided early on that he didn’t want a career that consisted of sitting at a desk all day. So after he graduated from college, when a relative asked him to join his small building service contracting business in 1974, he took the opportunity and hasn’t looked back since.

When it comes to business advice, you hear it all the time: location, location, location. Based on a recent survey of 6,000 small businesses, here are the top US metro areas for owning a small business.

Most businesses are keen to hire veterans, but for many reasons, vets still have a higher unemployment rate than the overall workforce. Here are some of the main challenges when it comes to hiring those just out of the military.

These days, nearly every one of your customers owns smart phone. Given this, if your business isn’t mobile-ready, you could be at a serious disadvantage.

MAUMEE, OH. — January 22, 2013 — Spartan Chemical Company, a recognized leader in the formulation and manufacture of sustainable cleaning and sanitation solutions for the industrial and institutional market, today announced the promotion of Wayne Stanley to the role of regional manager of the Connecticut region, effective January 16, 2013.

Do you ever get jealous of people who are able to accomplish tons of work and still remain relaxed and happy? Here are six tips for maximizing your productivity.