Archive: 2012 June

By Hayley Spencer It would be an exaggeration to say that technological advances necessarily make work easier, no matter what your specific type of business. However, certain technological improvements can at least help minimize some of the annoyances and busywork that impair your productivity. Incorporating such improvements into your everyday work life could provide a significant time savings. Cell phones have become significantly more advanced than their brick-like ancestors. Modern smart phones can now run apps of all types, including several that can be invaluable for...

I’m constantly reminded by our entrepreneurial customers that starting a business is an enormous achievement. Maintaining and growing that business is an even bigger one. The challenges inherent in managing all the aspects of a small business — simultaneously playing the roles of CEO, product manager, marketing lead, customer service and help desk — aren’t always enjoyable. Small business owners must be more dedicated, disciplined, resilient and organized than the rest of us. They must learn to understand finances,...