Myka Meier, the founder of Beaumont Etiquette, recently told the Huffington Post that business etiquette is “more than just the practice of good manners and following respectful protocol when doing business with others — it’s the difference […]
Today’s business word of the day is “profitable.” According to the unabridged Merriam-Webster English Dictionary, the definition of profitable (prɑːfətəbəl) is, “affording profits: yielding advantageous returns or results.” Thesaurus.com provides some related words, including “beneficial,” “cost-effective,” and “fruitful.” […]
As a small business owner, you may find yourself looking for exciting, creative opportunities to sell things. Branching out can help you build a new customer base and increase revenue. One way to do so […]
A recent report from the Pew Research Center found that more Americans are using ridesharing apps than ever before. In 2018, 36% of adults said that they used some sort of ride-hailing service, up from 15% in […]
Whether you’re a business owner who’s buying or selling goods, it’s essential to understand the various components of the supply chain. One of the critical decisions you must make involves choosing between wholesale and retail. Unfortunately, […]
If you’re a small business owner ready to hire workers, you need to understand the tax implications of doing so. Business owners can recruit two types of workers — employees and independent contractors, otherwise known […]
If you’re a new business owner—or, thinking about starting a business—you may not realize that there are rules and regulations about how to keep your financials. Even if you know the basics of accounting, you cannot simply […]
According to the unabridged edition of the Collins English Dictionary, the definition of non-compliance (nɒnkəmˈplaɪəns ) is a “failure to comply; refusal to yield, agree, etc.” Many of the examples of non-compliance in United States dictionaries […]
In the past decade, the self-employment industry has grown more rapidly than any other employment segment, and the American Bureau of Labor Statistics expects it to continue to do so between now and 2026. The rapid growth […]
Today’s business word of the day is “nexus” (pronounced nek-səs, plural nexuses). According to the American Heritage English Dictionary, the definition of nexus is a connection or link. The term could also refer to a connected […]