Make your business part of the community
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial
One of the most talked-about issues in business today is corporate social responsibility (CSR), where a company strives to...
Philanthropy makes good business sense
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial
Running and managing a nonprofit is a challenging proposition because it’s a business model reliant, to a greater or...
Exploring small business legal structures
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial
Determining the legal structure of a small business is among the most frequently asked questions when planning a new...
Realities of brainstorming
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial
Suggestions for improved brainstorming is a very common request among professionals working collaboratively together to solve a problem; develop...
Franchises make good businesses
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial
Are you eager to start a small business but worry that a lack of resources and/or experience will doom...
Executors, trustees and guardians, oh my
By Don Johnson / Guest Editorial
As you begin to think about your estate plan, you will need to consider the people who you would...
Affordable Care Act changes affect small businesses
By Cathy Johnson / Guest Editorial
It was recently announced that the Small Business Health Options Program, known as the SHOP Marketplace, will not offer...
SBA encourages Americans to shop small during the holidays
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial
During the holiday season, Americans across the country have a unique opportunity to strengthen their local economies, support their...
Relevance is defined by the consumer
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial
Is your content relevant? The answer to that question might differ depending upon whether you are wearing your consumer...
The importance of pro-active tax planning
By Chris Honkomp / Guest Editorial
It’s time again to think about end-of-year tax-planning.
With today’s complex economic environment and the myriad of changes that are...