Small Business Operations

The internet of things (IoT) has revolutionized the way we do business. Connected devices are at the junction of our physical world and the cyber world, allowing us to follow supply chains in real time, monitor physical plants and remotely control security cameras, alarm systems, thermostats and a...

Ideally, your business is contracted to do a job, the job gets done and payments from your clients arrive within the agreed upon time. Unfortunately for contractors, freelancers and small business owners, this isn’t always the case. Expectations of being paid on time are not unreasonable,...

As a salesperson, you will always be driven to close the sale and convert prospects into customers, but today’s salespeople need to master more skills than simply making the deal. Along with closing the sale, you should be focused on client relationships. Salespeople not only need to be able to...

While there are many ways for commercial real estate and small businesses to save on their energy bill, residential customers can reap similar benefits following an energy assessment. Offers are available to participate in energy efficiency programs, which include receiving incentives and tips to...

Do you know all the different steps necessary to get your small business off the ground and running? For many individuals in this position, getting headed in the right direction can prove more difficult than expected. Along with needing the financial footing to maneuver a small business operation,...

It’s important to pick the right business name and equally important to choose a great domain name for your business’s website. Your domain name can help your business stay competitive, appeal to long-term customers and target the right audience. This name becomes the hallmark of your business’s...

Time is money for any business, regardless if it is a sole proprietorship, a company with multiple employees, freelance work or piecework. Keeping track of what particular jobs employees are tasked with and how long it takes to complete them is a vital element to efficient and profitable business...

A facility assessment for your business can result in considerable savings. Equipment will require less maintenance and have a longer life, which reduces operating costs. The savings your business accrues is then compounded from year to year. Here, ComEd Energy Doctor Ed Krembuszewski discusses the...