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Friendly Fire

Recession brings an increase in the level of criminal activity against businesses

Recession brings an increase in the level of criminal activity against businesses


Section: Best Things to Avoid, 2009 Nov/Dec
Tags: advice, small businesses, business, return policy, merchandise, collateral, legal, fraud, damaging, friendly, business, retail, buyers Read More »

Learn the Ins and Outs of Workplace Dress Codes

Today's dress codes range from Gucci to garters. Are there any limits?

If you order a Buckin’ Bronco Macchiato at Cowgirls Espresso in Tukwila, Washington, you’ll be greeted by a waitress in a short, sheer baby-doll negligee and coordinated panties. While a provocative dress code might fly at his trendy business in the Northwest, it would never work for a successful law firm; a business needs to gauge what attire will be right for the audience and the circumstance.


Section: Best Practices, 2007 Fall
Tags: dress, advice, business, uniforms, code, hooters, legal Read More »

Become a Mentor

Mentoring is an easy way for small business owners to give something back without costing a fortune.

Mentoring is an easy way for small business owners to give something back without costing a fortune.


Section: Features, 2009 Jan/Feb
Tags: guidance, advice, development, relationship, small business, mentor, help Read More »