by Iris Dorbian.   “I believe that if you provide the right working environment, people enjoy work,” says Colin Earl, CEO of EnterpriseWizard, a web-based business solutions company in Silicon Valley. This attitude—fueled by the

By Iris Dorbian. Imagine this scenario: After some early struggles, your small business is starting to make money.  Your customers are loyal and steady and you are at a point where you can easily pay your overhead and vendors (while taking a

By Susan Caminiti.   At Gramercy Tavern in New York City—consistently rated as one of the top restaurants in the country—Executive Chef Michael Anthony (right), 44, oversees a kitchen staff of nearly 70 people and knows a thing or two

By Sherron Lumley.   Small businesses want the same top talent that large businesses do, but holding on to good employees is challenging when jobs are plentiful. As a result, small business owners have to be especially creative when it comes to

By Erin McDermott.   Once upon a time, small business owners gathered their staff in one location from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  They would dial all 10 digits on landline telephones and get charged a hefty price, await the latest batch of tasks once