According to the Washington, D.C.-based research firm Clutch, 58 percent of small businesses aren’t prepared for data loss, and 60 percent would be forced to shut down within six months of such a catastrophic event. Those are sobering numbers to be sure, though not completely unexpected given the importance of data to a small businesses […]
Did you work with contractors or vendors in the past year? Or did you shell out some business-related payments, like rent or legal fees? With the turn of the year, you might need to add an important item to your to-do list: organizing 1099-MISC forms. You’ll need to file this statement and send copies to […]
It doesn’t matter how well you use technology, how clear and brilliant your vision is, or how dedicated your employees might be: if customers aren’t satisfied with the service you provide, your business will suffer and may ultimately fail. According to Inc. magazine, 86 percent of customers have ceased to do business with a company […]
There may be a variety of leases you depend on to run your business in Nashville. Office space is the least of it; you may also be leasing a vehicle, piece of equipment, furniture, or another type of asset. If you plan on entering more leases in the foreseeable future, check in soon with […]
Tennessee may have been spared from the hurricanes that have hit nearby states over the last several months, but even small business owners in Nashville should take time to assess their own preparedness for natural disasters. If the city sees a calamity that’s anything like the floods of 2010, it is best to know how […]
