Unless there’s an elusive money tree in the backyard, work is just a way of life for most people.

There’s no getting around a busy schedule, so it’s inevitable that activities like personal fitness must be sacrificed. Luckily there are some great ways to integrate employee health and wellness into the workday.

A limited company is a business structure that offers its members, shareholders and directors several benefits. Compared to sole traders or partnerships, it’s more tax efficient, personal liability is limited for all members, and it portrays a professional image. There are many reasons to choose to set up a limited company, but it all depends on your particular circumstances. 1st Contact Accounting offers individuals this checklist to drive setting up a limited company forward with ease.

For small business owners, the excitement and stress of survival often leads to tough decision making on a personal level.

Treading water in the present economy, until things “improve” is difficult for larger companies, but may not be an option for small employers, as they watch company profitability slide.

Title insurance is something that you as a business owner may not even think of when you go to buy a property, building, or land parcel, but you should.

Title insurance can be the difference between a nightmare sale and a great start to your small business ownership.

According to a recent survey conducted by Office Depot, Inc., a leading global provider of office supplies and services, small businesses (SMBs) are motivated to go green by concern for the environment (76 percent), saving money (49 percent) and employee encouragement and participation (20 percent).

In a sea of mega-chain coffee shops with an identical footprint taking over the landscape, it’s easy to miss some of the impressive local, independent chains around the country. These are 10 of the most celebrated local chains in the United States, each of which is worth trying out if you find yourself in the area.

Too many small business owners fail to protect their computer systems and realize the mistake when it’s too late. It’s becoming more and more apparent that owners don’t fully appreciate the costs associated with technical issues. These are painful lessons that can and should be avoided. In an exclusive interview, Patrick Rardin, CEO of Eagle Feather Enterprises –  a leading technology consultant to growth companies discusses these technical issues in more detail and gives some useful tips.

Want to start a business in 2013 but still don't have an idea on what to do?

Here are five hot new business ideas that could be perfect for you.

Remember to always research the business thoroughly, especially if you have no background in the field.

Humans are hard-wired to appreciate, nay, crave recognition. Even though some of us shy away from the limelight more than others, the simple truth is that we all want to feel important and valuable to those within our lives, both personally and professionally.

In the working world, companies and organizations are starting to realize just how important recognition is as an employee motivator. Of course, there are monetary rewards that have proven effective – cash prizes, bonus checks, gift cards and expensive gifts – but sometimes, the best incentives are those that do not cost the company any (additional) money.

Starting a new business can be a daunting task under the best of circumstances. Starting a business in 2013 can be downright intimidating considering all the intangibles in the marketplace. Taxes, healthcare, employment, interest rates, consumer confidence and the list of well-known economic parameters in constant flux continues. Operating a business in the best of times also involves serious financial decisions and those same decisions today can result in serious difficulties and struggle for the businessman trying to stay afloat.