Why Working Over 40 Hours Is a Trap. Here’s How to Get Free
Barbara Weltman looks at why you should nix the long hours for you and your employees — and shares some ideas for boosting productivity.
Managing Your Business
It takes a lot more than great ideas to run a strong company. Smart entrepreneurs have a keen sense of business management. Increase your knowledge in areas like finance, markets, human resources, communication, technology and business policy and strategy.
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Managing Your Business
It takes a lot more than great ideas to run a strong company. Smart entrepreneurs have a keen sense of business management. Increase your knowledge in areas like finance, markets, human resources, communication, technology and business policy and strategy.
Can’t Offer Fast Free Shipping Like Amazon? Do These 3 Things Instead
Judi Henderson-Townsend of Mannequin Madness isn’t using drones for delivery. But she does offer a small business personal touch.
How to Offer a Summer Internship Program, Paid or Unpaid
Tax expert Barbara Weltman runs through everything you need to know about summer interns, including tax credits and payroll costs.
This Boston Chef Likes to Do Something Most People Hate. That’s Why She’s Successful
Chief among Ana Sortun’s leadership skills is the ability to embrace change. Here’s how she does it, at popular restaurants Oleana, Sofra and Sarma.
How to Create a Disaster Recovery Plan
After living through the Woolsey Fire, Deborah Sweeney of MyCorporation.com provides these disaster-planning tips for small businesses.
3 Tips for Retaining the Employees You Can’t Afford to Lose
Rochelle Clarke, who advises family businesses, says any business owner can learn employee retention strategies. Here’s how.
5 Reasons Why You Should File for a Tax Extension
MyCorporation.com CEO Deborah Sweeney explains why, when and how small business owners need to apply for tax extension.
How to File Taxes as a Small Business Owner
Deborah Sweeney of MyCorporation offers these easy tips for prepping for tax season. This year, new tax laws might impact deductions and refunds.
Don’t Forget These Small Business Tax Deductions
Want to lower your tax bill? Tax expert Barbara Weltman has these tips for self-employed business owners and sole proprietors.
Why Bill and Melinda Gates Cut Paid Parental Leave to 6 Months
Last week, the foundation run by the power couple cut back paid family leave to 6 months, halving the time-off arrangement they had announced in 2015. It’s still better than most.
5 Ways Higher Interest Rates May Affect Your Business
Tax expert Barbara Weltman explains how even a small increase in the federal funds rate can cost your business significant dollars.
What the Shutdown Means to Business Owners: ‘Time Kills Deals’
We asked women entrepreneurs how the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history is affecting their businesses.
How Do I Figure Out Estimated Tax Payments?
Tax expert Barbara Weltman has advice for self-employed business owners and sole proprietors on what they can expect to owe — and how to calculate it without penalty.
How to Communicate Effectively
Ann Mehl, a certified life and career coach, offer these tips on how to communicate, which is one of the most important skills in work and life.
Dealing With Harassment in the Workplace: A Guide for Business Owners
What’s the best way for companies to deal with workplace harassment, bullying and inappropriate behavior? Here’s step-by-step advice, provided by women entrepreneurs.
Other Resources
Helpful Calculators
- IdeaCafe’s startup business calculator helps estimate expenses with an easy-to-use first-year budget worksheet that does the math for you.
- Entrepreneur’s cash flow calculator can help you keep track of your cash flow, credit, collections and other variables.
- Bplans offers a calculator to help you determine your potential business’ break-even point.
- The SBA’s SizeUp is a useful tool for benchmarking your business against competitors.
BlogHer PRO
BlogHer PRO is a conference and networking event for bloggers who want to improve their business, marketing and technical skills.
Sites for Freelance Help
- FlexJobs is job site that specializes in serving remote, part-time, freelance and flexible workers and the employers who want them.
- Toptal is an online platform that connects business owners with freelance technology, design and finance workers.
Supply Walmart
Walmart’s Global Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative works to source more products from women-owned businesses under a program with Women’s Business Enterprise National Council and WEConnect International, which certify businesses as women-owned and supply a special logo.