New overtime rules take effect December 1. What do you need to know?

Steve O'ConnorNovember 27, 20162017 Trends, Business Operations, Employee Management, Restaurant, Small Business TrendsLeave a Comment

New Department of Labor overtime rules take effect on December 1. Is your restaurant ready for the impact it may have?

Security Breaches – Coming to a Small Business Near You

Steve O'ConnorSeptember 30, 2016Business Operations, Fraud and Security, Technology, Working Capital TechnologyLeave a Comment

Security breaches seem important only to large businesses. That myth may hurt you.

How To Protect Your Small Business from Employee Theft and Fraud

Steve O'ConnorSeptember 7, 2016Employee Management, Fraud and Security, Small Business Trends, TechnologyLeave a Comment

Think only large corporations are victimized by fraudulent employee actions? A new study on fraud has found that small businesses are actually more likely to experience fraudulent activity by their employees, but there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself.

Your Guide to the Small Business Lending Index and Its Largest Year-Over-Year Downturn since 2009

Steve O'ConnorJuly 28, 20162016 Trends, Alternative Financing, Bank Loans, Funding Options, Small Business FinancingLeave a Comment

The Small Business Lending Index released by Thomson Reuters and PayNet showed a noteworthy downturn in April of this year.

Remaking the Restaurant Business Model: Tip Included

Steve O'ConnorJuly 28, 2016Business Operations, Customer Service, Restaurant, Small Business TrendsLeave a Comment

A “hospitality included” model is emerging and presents intriguing new option for today’s restaurateurs. Hospitality included creates a more equal pay environment for restaurant employees, while still keeping prices the same for patrons. Could this evolution have a positive impact on your restaurant’s bottom line?

How to Assess Your Small Business’s Financial Health

Steve O'ConnorJune 6, 2016Alternative Financing, Business Operations, Cashflow, Small Business FinancingLeave a Comment

While many small business owners may feel that their businesses are financially healthy, not every business owner possesses the same confidence. Running a check-up on your small business’s finances can give you a better idea of the state of your business, while potentially uncovering opportunities for growth.

Marketing Isn’t Easy. Here Are Five Simple Tips to Grow Your Business.

Steve O'ConnorMay 27, 2016Marketing, Small Business MarketingLeave a Comment

The world of small business marketing is a constantly changing environment, and hiring an expert in the field might be the best option to grow your small business. Star of the popular TV show Shark Tank offers his expertise on this and other aspects of small business marketing.

Title III Update to JOBS Act Bringing Big Changes to Equity Crowdfunding

Steve O'ConnorApril 8, 2016Funding Options, Small Business TrendsLeave a Comment

Title III of the JOBS Act will make investing in small businesses and start-ups much easier for any non-accredited investor. But the risk associated with such early investments may outweigh any potential benefit.

Aspects of Your Small Business Potential Lenders Will Examine

Steve O'ConnorMarch 11, 2016Alternative Financing, Bank Loans, Funding Options, Merchant Cash Advance, Small Business FinancingLeave a Comment

Getting your small business ready to apply for a loan requires a great amount of preparation. Here is some helpful information about fully preparing your business for the loan application process.

New Survey Finds that More Than Half of Small Businesses Still Don’t Have a Website

Steve O'ConnorMarch 11, 2016Business Operations, Marketing, Small Business Marketing2 Comments

It’s 2016, and still nearly half of the small business owners do not have a website for their business. Now maybe the time to support business growth by expanding customer reach with an online marketing program.