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Company culture is the personality of your business and defines the daily environment in which your employees work. Forming a positive company culture is the cornerstone of any successful, thriving business.

Between 1978 and 2012, the number of businesses less than a year old declined as a share of all companies by a startling 44 percent. Some business leaders referred to the situation as the slow death of American entrepreneurship.

The baby boomer generation has officially been surpassed as the largest generational demographic. The “millennial” generation has become the single largest group within the workforce and is quickly becoming the largest consumer group as well. Millennials make up more than one-quarter of the U.S.

If your small business is like most companies, credit risk may come with the territory. In many industries, customers expect to be granted payment terms; that is, the leeway to pay for goods/services at a point following delivery (typically 15, 30 or 60 days).

Starting a business can feel a lot like driving down a dark, winding road in the middle of the night. You know where you want to go, but are unsure of how to get there safely or what lies between point A and B.

Each day, the world of business becomes a little more complex than it was the day before. For the small business owner, it’s increasingly difficult for them to specialize in all the different disciplines a small business needs.

As the old adage says, “cash is king” when it comes to business. However, despite cash being one of the most critical components of a business’ success, many business owners don’t know how to properly handle their cash flow.

2016 was a strong year for small businesses. According to an annual report released by the Kauffman Foundation, it was the second straight year start up activity had increased since falling during the recession.

2016 has offered small business owners and entrepreneurs so many changes, improvements and developments. Internet marketing, social media and e-commerce continue to be a driving force that allows businesses to reach potential customers.