Until recently, Christopher Hazlett, founder and president of software design firm Integrate Consulting, ran a successful business developing software for Fortune 100 companies. However, the recent economic downturn has forced him to look elsewhere to keep his business alive. Hazlett says in early January Integrate had 12 months of work in the pipeline, but in [...]

Environmental awareness and energy conservation have recently been pushed to the forefront of many American’s minds, and women-owned small businesses are on the cutting edge of sustainability. Environmental efforts among small businesses can include everything from producing environmentally friendly products for consumers, such as all-natural shampoos or organic cotton, to outfitting offices with energy-efficient appliances [...]

When the economy is struggling, keeping a small business going can be difficult. Instinct says to cut advertising, travel, training, marketing, and discretionary expenses, but such an approach causes the pipeline to close, worsening the situation and making it more difficult to thrive when the market does recover. A few strategies will help your business [...]