Small Business Tips (Page 55)

The commercial warehousing and storage business has been booming in many cities across the U.S. in the past year. Overall, the U.S. storage and warehouse leasing industry is worth an estimated $26 billion and the demand for storage space alone rises by an average annual growth rate of 7%. OneContinue Reading

As the U.S. economy continues to improve, more businesses are looking for commercial warehousing locations to store their products. Both online and offline retailers will need a combined 25 million square meters of additional warehousing and distribution space in order to handle all the products they sell. As a result,Continue Reading

Within the next five years, the national legal cannabis market will have a worth of at least $10.2 billion — perhaps more, if more states join in legalizing cannabis. It’s no wonder then that so many entrepreneurs have sought to make their mark in the cannabis industry, leading not onlyContinue Reading

So you have an awesome new business, and you’ve planned every little detail out — down to the last perfectly-placed toilet paper roll holder and conveniently-placed dustbuster hanging on the wall. You know that customers expect cleanliness and organization, and you want to take pride in the business you’re running.Continue Reading

If you think that smartphones are now the most popular kind of cell phone, you would be correct. Because a recent study conducted by the Pew Research center found that roughly 62% of the American population now owns a cell phone. The study also found that more than two-thirds ofContinue Reading

For most people in the United States, insurance for homes and cars is a necessity. Still, many people either forgo insurance for their property or choose the cheapest–but not most comprehensive–coverage available. Doing something simple like getting a discount auto insurance quote online or researching renters insurance rates can helpContinue Reading

What is the future of SEO? Google faced a lot of backlash in early 2014. The U.K. brought the search engine to court over privacy breaches, and France is the latest to take a stand against Google. Following a court ruling, the homepage of Google France, in fact, will bearContinue Reading

Vacations are some of the best ways to unwind, relax, and get away from the humdrum of regular life for at least a few days. Millions of people book vacation packages all over the world to get this experience at least once a year. In the U.S. alone there areContinue Reading

A recent survey of 5,000 American adults by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA), found that the majority of Americans prefer online billing to other traditional, and generally slower, options. In fact, 62% said that they prefer accessing their billing statements online rather than getting statements in the mail.Continue Reading

the majority of businesses need a space out of which to operate. Many businesses have business suites or furnished office space, but for smaller businesses, a virtual office is a great solution. Virtual office rentals are especially common among both smaller businesses and international businesses because they provide high qualityContinue Reading

Small business owners are a diverse group. They span every industry and part of the country — no two are the same. That’s why no two small businesses have the exact same financial needs. What’s so different about them? More than half are based out of homes. A quarter areContinue Reading

While human resource software solutions can help streamline the effective management of their human capital, it takes more than payroll and benefits management to keep it running smoothly. By putting all of the pieces together, you can effectively manage all aspects of human resource info, such as hiring, retiring, timeContinue Reading

When you need insurance, it is extremely wise to shop around. Whether it is auto insurance, homeowner’s insurance, renter’s insurance, or motorcycle insurance, shopping around can help you find insurance that works for you. Interestingly, car insurance prices are always different, as are homeowners insurance costs and all other typesContinue Reading

Though “Casual Fridays” are great for office morale, let workers enjoy a nice change of pace, and make for a more relaxing day in the office, workplace uniforms play a valuable role. Though finding the right design and the schematics of working with uniform cleaners might be a bit ofContinue Reading

How are health records evolving? Many modern hospitals, physicians, and private practices depend on electronic health records (EHRs), or easy-to-share, digital forms and systems. In fact, BCC Research estimates that the electronic health record market will be worth $23.5 billion by 2018. What is required to maintain these systems, andContinue Reading

If you have a small business, you know how complicated it can be to run that business. There are so many aspects that go into it that it can be difficult to get it all done properly. Getting the payroll done is one aspect that has to be done correctlyContinue Reading

Did you know that the electricity fireflies produce using chemical energy is more efficient than one of the most well known electrical inventions, the light bulb? Fireflies only lose 7% of their energy to heat, while ordinary light bulbs, on the other hand, lose 95 percent. When you want toContinue Reading