By James Monroe— Can you do something good for both your business and the planet? Companies like Patagonia, Ben & Jerry’s, and Tom’s of Maine have made environmental responsibility...

By Steve Strauss— One of the great things about owning an independent small business is that you can deduct a lot of things that were not deductible when you...

By James Monroe— How well do you manage your company’s books? Here are some basic tips that will make your bookkeeping easier. 1. Keep Personal and Business Finances Separate This...

By James Monroe— Do you remember when you started your business? How exciting it was to learn new things and take on new challenges? For most of us, the...

By Steve Strauss— In Portland, Oregon, there is a legendary bookstore called Powell’s City of Books. And a city it practically is. Taking up an entire city block and four...

By Index Staff— If you’re looking for business inspiration or insights, don’t overlook books outside the business section. Some of the best books for business are not business books...

By James Monroe— How do they do it? How does a small business (on a small budget) bond with its customers as well as—or better than—giant corporations with their...

By Steve Strauss— You know when you’ve caught the entrepreneurial bug. It won’t let you go no matter what you do or what tonic you take. Wanting to start...

By James Monroe— Large companies regularly set goals to keep everyone focused and on the same page. But what about small businesses? Are goals really that important? After all,...

By Index Staff— What’s in store for 2024? Although it’s impossible to predict what the future will hold, there are some trends that can dramatically affect small businesses in...