Strategy

HR functions now comprise longtime HR roles and newer duties. Here's what you should know, whether you're outsourcing HR or hiring in-house.

PayPal is an excellent model of corporate social responsibility and charitable giving. Get tips on socially responsible acts and why they're important.

Here’s what you should do before and after disaster strikes to ensure minimal impact on your business.

Understanding international business etiquette and customs is key to global success. Learn 17 international business customs to stay respectful.

It's crucial to establish a company mission. Learn how to write a company mission statement and use it to create a positive company culture.

A PR crisis won’t go away if you ignore it, and it can explode quickly if it's not managed proactively. Here are six tips to help limit damage to your brand.

Every business must define a unique selling proposition to show what sets the brand apart. Learn everything about USPs, including how to identify yours.

The blue ocean strategy encourages tweaking your products to push them into their own market with low prices and no competition. Learn its pros and cons.

Moving a business is a complex decision and process, but it doesn't have to be painful. Learn about deciding to relocate and moving with minimal stress.

Small businesses can effectively track their performance with key performance indicators. Find out how to use KPIs.

Entrepreneurs must be aware of state and local regulations that affect their businesses. Learn about recent legislation that may affect your organization.

Use a PEST analysis to see the bigger picture when making decisions for your business.

Find out what the midterm elections might mean for small business owners – and how you can prepare your business for the changes ahead.

ICE raids can be stressful, but you and your employees have certain rights while ICE is on your premises. Learn how to prepare for an ICE raid.

This guide explains the concept of market intelligence and offers tips on how to use it for your small business.

Recessions can be trying for small businesses, but by following these tips, you can set your company up for success.

Consumers are getting wiser about the products they use, the accompanying packaging and the overall impact on the environment.

Tariffs can have a serious impact on costs throughout a supply chain. Here's how to prepare to deal with them as a small business owner.

To make the best decisions for your business, use some of these techniques and tools that bring more data and less bias to the process.

Learn how you can improve your business's processes and products with value chain analysis.

Learn how to analyze the current and future competitive landscape of your company with a BCG matrix.

Analyzing your competition with Porter's Five Forces can help you better position your business for success in the marketplace.

Human resources departments must respond to social, economic and technological factors. Learn 10 ways human resources will pivot and change.

Delays caused by U.S. Postal Service policy changes and COVID-19’s impact have hurt the business sector. Here is how your company can develop a workaround.

A diverse team can improve productivity and produce more effective results.

Supply chain delays are expected to get worse before they get better. Learn how to explain the issue to frustrated customers.

See how a more diverse and distributed supply chain could help small businesses cope with the next disruption.