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As companies grow in size, the inevitable happens: Someone comes to work in attire that just isn’t right. Maybe it’s the party dress from the night before, or the "too short" cutoffs and flip-flops that are making you (and other employees) cringe. You decided to implement a dress code, but how do you go about enforcing it without looking like an ogre?

Remember: you do have the legal authority to regulate the way your employees dress. If you decide that a formal dress code is the way to go, then you need to be mindful of the following: more...

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There seem to be as many kinds of business success stories as there are businesses. But is success attainable when a business partnership is founded within a more personal relationship? Marriage is tricky enough without adding the stress of running a business into the mix. Here’s a look at how it can be accomplished.

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Thanks to a confluence of events, 2013 is shaping up to be one of the best instances to start a new business in a very long time. If you have ever considered taking that next step, your time may have finally arrived. Take a look at these 10 factors that might make all the difference. more...

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Imagine ordering a latte at a local cafe and paying for it without ever opening your wallet. It’s not the future—the technology is already here. Food trucks, taxi drivers and farmers markets are all using this technology to accept payments, and here’s what you need to know if you’re considering it, too. more...

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Word of mouth has always been a double-edged sword. It can be the lifeblood of any business or the downfall. In today’s tech-savvy world filled with instant feedback on social media, staying in front of negative word of mouth is paramount in ensuring your business’s success. more...

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Google is taking drastic measures in the fight against online copyright infringement. By creating a system that incorporates copyright removal notices for websites into its secret search algorithm, offending parties could see their Google search listings drop significantly. Here’s what you need to know about the impending changes. more...

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To grow your business you need to keep an eye on your bottom line. But to protect your business, you need to know some of the most important types of agreements. Here’s a helpful list to keep you ahead of the competition. more...

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Many start-ups run the risk of losing their small business culture as it evolves. What was once a recruitment tool can be devalued if you’re not careful. There are steps that can ensure a company maintains its fun and familial feel, even as it grows into a publicly traded corporation. more...

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Although we’ve seen our fair share of infamous, high-ranking white-collar criminals the last few years, white-collar crime affects all rungs on the corporate ladder. Protecting your company from these kinds of crimes, both inside and outside of your walls, is becoming trickier than ever before.  more...

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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has been one of the most hotly contested election season issues. But the Supreme Court’s recent ruling refocused the debate. Now the question has become, is Obamacare really bad for business? more...

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