Strategy

Does your business suffer from the innovator's blind spot?

This Chinese New Year signifies the year of the pig. Find out what the pig represents and what it means for your business.

If you're looking for insurance coverage for your small business, these free websites are a great place to start comparing rates and plans.

Innovation is a popular word. But, how do you really roll out innovative practices in a your world work environment?

No one can predict with certainty when a recession will hit, but you can take these measures to soften the blow one would have on your business.

To keep your customers from leaving you for the competition, you need to be proactive and reach out before there's an issue.

Using market intelligence by collecting and analyzing data about the markets in which they are situated, companies gain valuable insight into how to grow their business.

Once dedicated to serving customers and clients in their local communities, small businesses now have a far greater reach.

In a startup setting, changing your strategy to achieve your business goals is sometimes necessary for survival. Here's how to recognize the need for a shift, and master the "art of the pivot."

If you're making changes to your business, it's important to consider your existing customers and how they might be affected.

Agile scrum training isn't for everyone. Find out if it's right for your company.

As the midterm elections loom, these small business issues have bubbled to the surface.

State and local laws are just as important as federal laws for the businesses operating under their jurisdiction. Here are some trends in states and cities that entrepreneurs should watch.

A PEST analysis looks at how external factors can affect a business's activities and performance. Here's how to create and use one.

Learn what real CEOs did to reverse the fortunes of companies that looked like they were going down.

It's crucial to set appropriate and measurable KPIs for your business. Here's how to do it.

Instead of viciously competing with other companies, organizations should find a way to work in a marketplace that is free of competitors.

Non-monetary award programs cause internally-motivated employees to question whether their employer is being fair, which in turn causes them to reduce their productivity.

Every year, there are some public policy changes that impact business. In 2018, the stakes have been raised.

Getting involved in charitable work can benefit your business at any stage, whether you are brand new or have been around for decades.

Every business needs one defined, unique quality to connect with customers. That's your unique selling proposition, or USP.

Creating a company mission can help you increase employee engagement and work toward a common goal.

Business customs vary all over the world. One little mistake could cost you big. Here are some big ones to look for.

Here's what entrepreneurs need to know about where federal health insurance policy stands today, and where it might be headed.

Sometimes, crisis is inevitable. At those times, having a plan in place and effectively managing the fallout could make all the difference in the world.

A consumer-to-business model, or C2B, is a type of commerce where a consumer or end user provides a product or service to an organization.

Researchers at Chicago's DePaul University discover that natural disasters don't always have a negative impact on entrepreneurs.

Take this quiz to find out which classic management theorist your leadership style is most like.

Business owners and experts told us their predictions for small business in 2015.