February, 2014

If you want the cream of the crop for your small business, do you have to hire a college graduate?

That has certainly been accepted wisdom in the working world for a long time, with college graduates typically earning more than their counterparts, and young people getting into thousands of dollars’ worth of debt to get those all-important letters after their name.

The About Us page is an important web page that is often neglected by small businesses.

Many website owners do not reread it or make improvements to it after writing and posting it, leaving it to gather virtual dust. However, the About Us page is actually one of the pages in a website that draw the most visitors. Most visitors who are serious about buying a company's products or services will eventually check out its About Us page.

If you’re planning to get a mortgage to buy a house in the future, it would be wise if you start building a good credit history as soon as possible. The reason being is that one of the basis for your future lender’s decision on whether to approve or reject your loan application is your credit score. This credit score will be based on your credit report that comes from a credit bureau. In the U.S., there are three major national credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

If you’re always worried about your company’s growing operating budget, the idea of cutting corners on merchandise and customer service can be tempting. However, putting less into your business now is more than likely to hurt both your reputation and your bottom line in the long run. Instead of making changes that can damage the long-term success of your brand, try the easy money-saving tips below to bring down your expenses without compromising your goals and reputation.