All small businesses need to communicate.

After all, communication is what keeps you in business and helps boost your sales. It also is vital in maintaining employee morale and letting your employees and customers know of any changes or upcoming promotions within the company.

While it may seem that many big businesses out there are always grabbing the best employees, it’s important that small businesses do their part to attempt to lure in people who can help their business. After all, the employees are the foundation of business and can often mean the difference between success and failure. This is especially true for businesses that are smaller in size. Here are some tips for keeping your small business in the competition for the best employees to try and increase the odds for your business being a success. 

In a world that is essentially run by money and numbers, we have seen an increase in the number of new businesses in the past few years. As we see how developing countries emerge and come to play in the global business arena, we also see local startup companies mushrooming from everywhere. There seems to be a boost in the entrepreneurial spirit in these countries. But more than just being part of the startup craze, the most important thing is to survive the competition. Ideally, new companies have to realize the importance of having a financial model.

Occupational fraud exacts a frighteningly high toll on small businesses every year, according to data from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. With more than 70,000 members, ACFE is the world's largest anti-fraud organization as well as a premier provider of anti-fraud education and training.

In ACFE's "Small Business Fraud Prevention Manual," the median annual loss to fraud among small businesses -- defined as those with less than 100 employees -- is estimated at $155,000.

Bloomberg found that 8 out of 10 small businesses fail within the first 18 months of starting out. That means that 80% of all small businesses will not make it.

Finances can be tricky - both personal finances and the finances regarding your small business.

When it comes to integrating technology into a business model, many owners are unsure. This hesitance can often be the very thing that's driving profits down and stifling growth. Here are five tech decisions you can make today that will save you money.

Starting a franchise can carry less risk than starting your own company from scratch, but that doesn't make it easy. There are a few steps you'll need to take to achieve success.

1. Do your research.

Starting a franchise is no easy task, though generally a franchise is easier to start than a single business from the ground up. You want to find a franchise that works best in your area and works best for you.

Starting a business can be exciting. The thrills of finding new customers, seeing revenue growth and the occasional falls can be quite adventurous. However, one of the more boring aspects is setting up your office. Besides the legal paperwork, setting up the infrastructure for your business can be a daunting task. Thanks to technology, this process has now become simpler. Here is a 5 step process to get your own small business office started.

Bloomberg found that 8 out of 10 small businesses fail within the first 18 months of starting out. That means that 80% of all small businesses will not make it.

Finances can be tricky - both personal finances and the finances regarding your small business.