Need another reason to hate those “Big Bad Banks”? Well, here’s 10 of them. These are 10 of the most common, yet blatantly outrageous fees charged by the well-known mega banks, such as Bank of America, Capital One, PNC, and TD Bank (and many smaller, regional banks have them as well). 1. Research […]
Author Archives: Gary Barzel
It’s Been a Dreary June for the Economy
American poet Nathaniel Parker Willis once opined that June is a “month of leaves and roses, when pleasant sights salute the eyes and pleasant scents the noses.” But those who have been following the recent economic reports that have come out this month, or who are experiencing them first hand, may not be feeling so […]
The 10 Best, Must-Have Apps for Business Travelers
Whether you’re a frequent business traveler or you venture out for a business trip only on occasion, these ten apps can make your business travel experience a whole lot easier. Most of these apps will work on both the iPhone and iPad; some are also available for Android and Blackberry phones: 1. FlightBoard This […]
5 Top Resources to Build a Local Search Presence for Your Small Business
As smart phones and other mobile devices become common place and people increasingly turn to the Internet to help them plan out their daily business and leisure activities, the growing importance and impact of local search cannot be ignored. If you run a local brick and mortar business, you should do what you can to […]
Why Bootstrapping Small Biz Owners Should Still Pay Attention to Mobile Payments, Square
The high profile search engine giant Google Inc., recently announced it’s new pay-by-phone service, Google Wallet, slated for a limited run this summer. Though many are quick to point out the service’s glaring shortcomings, such as that it only works with the MasterCard network, is available for only one Android phone model, and so far […]
The 39 Most Influential & Successful Entrepreneurs of the Past 100 Years
As the summer beckons, focusing on the daily grind may become a challenge. To offer a bit of inspiration, I created a list individuals that I believe to be “super entrepreneurs.” That is, these are not just people who have amassed wealth or who ran a successful business, they left an indelible imprint on the […]
7 Warning Signs of Employee Burnout at Work
Even though the economy may be showing some signs of life, when it comes to small businesses and hiring, slow and steady seem to be the operative words. If you are running a small business and have been asking for more from your employees while providing fewer resources, then your employees may be at risk […]
4 Free Opensource Software Apps to Track a Lost Laptop or Smartphone
Laptops and cell phones are natural thieve targets since they are small, easy to snatch and are often accidently left unattended in public places such as a coffee shop, airport or in a car. According to the FBI, 97% of laptops are never recovered after theft- which is bad news for business travelers. Fortunately for […]
Deciphering the Economic Schizophrenia: What Do the Mixed Signals Mean?
A seemingly contradictory line up of recent economic indicators has been drawing a lot of attention as of late, leaving in its wake a population of economists and economic analysts who have suddenly been struck dumbfounded. They are, after all, dealing with an economy that just refuses to stick to their models and predictions. […]
Tempted to Hire a Temp Worker for Your Small Biz? You May Want to Think Again…
When times get tough, companies increasingly look to temporary employees to fill their needs- at least that’s what this recent article over at CNN suggests. As a small business owner, relying on temporary or contractual hires may seem like a quick and cheap solution to getting a particular job done, and these days with […]