MANAGEMENT
Friday, June 14, 2013 - 08:58
To prevent employee theft, small businesses must think big, say local police and entrepreneurs.
“When it comes to policies and procedures regarding money, even the smallest companies need to act like a big business,” said Brandt Hess, Hampton economic crime detective. “It is...
Friday, May 31, 2013 - 17:24
Forced to relocate her bookstore last year, Lynn Howard tried in vain to spread the word that Bargain Books was moving to Ghent from Wards Corner Mall.
She slid a map with directions and parking information into customers' bags. She handed out bookmarks printed with the new address and a...
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 10:19
Virginia’s No. 1 small business exporter is a venerable Norfolk mattress manufacturer that has attracted foreign customers by developing its own American-made brands, the Small Business Administration announced last month.
Paramount Sleep, founded in 1933, will accept the honor June 24 at...
Friday, April 19, 2013 - 11:52
When a good employee has a personal problem, it can affect a small business. But there are ways to help such workers, and doing so not only benefits them but the company’s overall operations as well. And while business is business, employers should understand that work is just one small...
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 14:35
You and your employees may feel helpless in the wake of the Boston Marathon tragedy. But there are ways to make a difference, not only in supporting those injured in the April 15 bombings but by being prepared for future emergencies. Here’s how, say the American Red Cross and other service...
Friday, April 12, 2013 - 12:44
If you run a successful business, you probably want the momentum to continue long after you retire. Experts say entrepreneurs should prepare now by:
Attracting, retaining and rewarding good employees
Considering an appropriate successor to take the reins
Getting an honest and accurate...
Monday, March 25, 2013 - 11:43
March is Women's History Month and the Small Business Navigation Program honors the occasion by profiling a small business owner who's stood the test of time.
It was 27 years ago that Bonnie Olrogge, now owner and operator of the Cozy Cottage in Yorktown, found herself a single mother...
Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 13:05
Are you a current or aspiring retailer in Hampton Roads? Whether you own a haberdashery in Hampton or envision a china shop in Chesapeake, a new training program will show you the tricks of the trade, starting in March with an inaugural session for Portsmouth entrepreneurs.
The Hampton Roads...
Friday, February 8, 2013 - 11:35
Like many employers in the wake of the recession, Ruth T. Jones observed that some of her workers were struggling to make ends meet.
“Whether the hardships were the result of an unexpected medical emergency or loss of income for a spouse, we noticed that several employees were struggling...
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 - 17:25
Hampton Roads small business owners who want to sell their products or services overseas have until Jan. 25 to apply for "Passport to Global Markets," a three-day training program offered by the Virginia Small Business Development Center.
Eligible businesses must demonstrate that they...