The federal shutdown has undeniably damaged the local economy in Washington, D.C., as well as regions where national parks …
Small Business
Small Business Credit Cards May Lack Consumer Protections
In the wake of the financial crisis, Congress passed the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 to keep credit card issuers from doing things like jacking up customers’ rates with no warning and …
Interview Techniques for Effective Hiring
Stop wasting time and money hiring the wrong people. It’s time to improve your interviewing skills.
Resistance: A Stranglehold on Business
The ability to adapt and change is essential to business success. But not everyone embraces change so easily. These tips can help you identify and eliminate resistance in the workplace.
Connecticut Businessman Fails to End Helicopter Ban
(STAMFORD, Conn.) — A Connecticut businessman who wants to sell helicopter rides to commuters frustrated with railroad delays has failed to get the idea off the ground.
The Advocate of Stamford (http://bit.ly/GAVYsG ) reports that Ray Leavitt said his company, EvoLux Transportation, wants to persuade Stamford officials to revise …
Cleansing a Toxic Workplace
Don’t let difficult employees or co-workers derail productivity and turn your business into a toxic dump. These tips can help correct problem behaviors.
Lead Like the Godmother of Silicon Alley
The technology industry learned a lot from Red Burns’ leadership. So can you.
David Chang Broke All the Rules
It may surprise you to learn that the Korean-American rebel chef David Chang, known for his delicious, creative food and brash, edgy attitude, majored in religion at preppy Trinity College in Hartford.
Much about Chang’s …
Guard Your Online Reputation
Your reputation’s online, even if your business isn’t. Take control of how the online world views your business, and protect your bottom line.
The Team Behind Your Success
A smooth-running, well-coordinated business team can set you up for long-term growth and success. Here’s what to consider when building your dream team.
Don’t Be Afraid to Share: Ridesharing Companies Lyft, Sidecar, UberX Get Official OK in California
It’s often been difficult for “sharing economy” participants to confirm what they’re doing is legal. But now we have a little clarity—at least in terms of the sharing of car rides, at least in California.
Guess Who’s Getting Some Pretty Awful Reviews: User Review Sites
The trustworthiness of Yelp, Angie’s List, and other “unbiased” ratings services is called into question in a new study by Consumer Reports. And the consumer advocacy publication is hardly the only one taking issue with …
