Monday, July 10th, 2006
Hear the Latest Reports On Small Business
Joe Connolly on fine tuning your business’s Web page to get more hits. Plus, asking your employees about their retirement plans to prevent a staffing crisis.
Just Like Bill Gates: The Benefits of Trusts
More families — with assets big and small — are using trusts for a number of reasons. Here’s how these tools can help you.
Learn How to Delegate To Lower Stress Levels
Being successful doesn’t mean always being perfect. A new column answers questions on managing workplace stress and anxiety.
Vintner Pours His Passion Into a Dynastic Dream
Bill Harlan wanted to build an enterprise he could bequeath to his loved ones. So he developed his “200-year plan” to build a California wine dynasty. But before he can communicate his wishes to future heirs, he must win over his own children.
Midprice Restaurants Are Getting Pinched
The falloff in guest traffic at midpriced dining chains has turned up the heat on some operators and given their shareholders agita. Widespread sales declines at such establishments also have ignited fears that discounting might reappear.
Gym Franchisee Says Program Is a Good Fit
The administrative work has been the biggest challenge for a former real-estate agent turned franchisee.
Social-Networking Site Gives Retailer a Start
A young entrepreneur has attracted an initial customer base without spending a dime by using a social-networking site.
Small Firms Try Out New Advertising Avenues
As old media give way to new, small firms are finding more-productive ways to get their messages out.
Older Entrepreneurs Rewrite Retirement Rules
For some people, turning 60 means it’s time to start a new business. Now a new award, the Purpose Prize, aims to recognize older Americans who start innovative projects aimed at helping others.