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Small businesses are often targeted in cybercrime due to having older technology and a lack of security personnel. (Photo: KanawatTH/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Businesses face growing risk of cyberattacks, financial loss

February 11, 2022 By

Companies should take effective security steps to counteract an upsurge not only in ransomware attacks but in electronic fraud of all kinds.

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It is important to include all your employees in performance-based pay programs, even those for whom it might be difficult to measure quantifiable results. Photo by Megan Smalley

Keeping employee retention at top of mind

March 26, 2018 By

In a labor market growing tighter every month, employers must take steps to obviate the loss of their top-performing employees.

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Propane retailers help to drive growth with each new delivery of propane. Confidence among businesses and consumers is yet another driver of growth. Photo courtesy of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.

2018 boasts positive economic outlook

January 5, 2018 By

Businesses should enjoy a robust 2018, thanks to growing employment rates, rising wages and low borrowing costs.

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Working to control workers’ compensation bills

June 15, 2017 By

Improving workplace safety goes a long way toward controlling workers’ compensation bills.

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Finding, hiring the right workers

February 27, 2017 By

Customers are increasing. Sales are improving. Profits are rising. It’s time, you’ve decided, to add a go-getter to…

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2016-17 State of the Economy

January 9, 2017 By

Rising employment, higher wages and continuing gains in housing and business investment help counter concerns about skilled worker shortages.

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Gaining a political edge in your local community

August 17, 2016 By

Small businesses can gain an edge in their communities by knowing how to pull the strings their way.

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The Affordable Care Act brings opportunities and complexities for businesses

March 15, 2015 By and

Finding quality, affordable health insurance has never been easy. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), passed in 2010 and…

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2015 Forecast: Clearing skies, looming clouds

December 19, 2014 By and

Rising employment, healthier housing market and willingness of larger corporations to invest in infrastructure should add needed boost…

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