You've decided that you want to give up that 9 to 5 and be your own boss. You've decided on your niche and done some research into it. But how do you avoid getting caught by work from home scams?

As with other types of construction, masonry is subject to inspection and must also comply with applicable codes and standards.

This article explains the importance of having key people in key positions as it can be applied directly to restaurants.

Q: In a recent column you made the point that the customer is always right, which I agree with. However, in the same column you also said that it is sometimes necessary give problem customers the boot. If the customer is always right, at what point do you think they become so problematic that you should stop doing business with them? -- Gary M. A: That column brought a number of emails similar to yours, Gary, requesting that I clarify the line between "the customer is alw...

Through the years we have watched Donald Trump Rise and Fall, only to rise again. A man that truly understandings the ups and downs of business. It is believed that a good business man must be humbled a few time before greatness

A domestic merchant account may be the best option for your company. That�s because when you have an account managed by a company located in your country of residence, both you and the lender are familiar with laws and business codes that can impact the way your company operates. An offshore entity, in contrast, may be less familiar with and less observant of the rules that govern spending and payment transactions in your country. Your domestic merchant account may be ben...

If you've created something unique and something you believe to be marketable the subject of patents should be of immense interest to you. Without a patent your idea could be stolen from you. With a patent in place the concept, and its financial rewards, are yours for a minimum of 17 and a maximum of 20 years. Does your new product qualify for a patent, however? To determine this you'll need to not only prove its uniqueness but to also make sure it's not disqualified for c...

The founding fathers had an idea for a country and a way to govern the people, by the people and for the people, but does this mean that the government has the right to tell us we can not do something because it is bad for us.

Like most managers, Brian Reynolds believed that his team had its strengths and its weaknesses. When asked in an employee satisfaction survey "Do you recognize good performance in your team?" he answered with a resounding "Of course I do!" However the following question stumped him. "How frequently do you make a point of recognizing good performance face-to-face?" His answer had to be "Never". "Surely they already know they are performing well? What would be the point of me a...

What do the following industries have in common? Law enforcement Legal industries Government Banking Health care Financial service (brokerage) Entertainment Technology Manufacturing industries The answer: The above-mentioned industries regard information as a very important aspect of their operations. They are information-sensitive � they have a need to ensure that important and confidential data are secured and protected at all times. What data ar...