AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com/media/feedlogo.gif AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Should Bosses Crack Down on Office Romances?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/08/02/should-bosses-crack-down-on-office-romances/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/08/02/should-bosses-crack-down-on-office-romances/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/08/02/should-bosses-crack-down-on-office-romances/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

The majority of people admit to dating a co-worker at some point. But are these cubicle courtships a inevitable reality of office life or a recipe for disaster? We asked our Board of Directors to play Cupid.

 

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]]>Board of DirectorsClint GreenleafGary WhitehillJJ Rambergoffice datingoffice dating statisticsoffice relationshipsPhil TownRichard BransonRieva LesonskyRob AdamsRob Dyrdeksexual harrassmentTate ChalkTom SkazyWarren BrownRod Kurtz2011-08-02T18:30:00+00:00Survey Says: Could Your Business Suffer an Anthony Weiner Moment?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/12/survey-says-could-your-business-suffer-an-anthony-weiner-moment/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/12/survey-says-could-your-business-suffer-an-anthony-weiner-moment/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/12/survey-says-could-your-business-suffer-an-anthony-weiner-moment/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

A new survey reveals that the vast majority of businesses do not have formal policies regarding social-media activity.

 

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]]>Anthony WeinerBusiness TrendsFacebookLinkedInRieva Lesonskysocial mediasocial media policiesTwitterWeiner scandalWeinergateRieva Lesonsky2011-07-12T17:00:00+00:00Restaurant Bans Young Childrenhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/12/restaurant-bans-young-children/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/12/restaurant-bans-young-children/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/12/restaurant-bans-young-children/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

McDain's in Monroeville, Pa., plans to close its doors to children younger than 6 years old, due to overwhelming customer complaints about unruly youngsters.

 

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]]>McDainsMike VuickNewsrestaurantsAlicia Ciccone2011-07-12T13:30:00+00:00Can You Afford to Run a Cash-Only Business?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/29/can-you-afford-to-run-a-cash-only-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/29/can-you-afford-to-run-a-cash-only-business/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/29/can-you-afford-to-run-a-cash-only-business/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , ,

High credit-card fees and other hassles make it tempting to pocket all your company's money, but there are also a number of downsides to only accepting cash. A look at the pros and cons.

 

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]]>accepting credit cardsBusiness Trendscash businesscredit card feescredit cardsretailretailerssmall business credit cardsswipe feesJulia L. Rogers2011-06-29T12:30:00+00:00What We Can Learn from Recession -- and How It Can Help Us Prosperhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/22/what-we-can-learn-from-recession-and-how-it-can-help-us-prosp/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/22/what-we-can-learn-from-recession-and-how-it-can-help-us-prosp/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/22/what-we-can-learn-from-recession-and-how-it-can-help-us-prosp/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

Jennifer Hill, an attorney, entrepreneurial advocate and member of our Board of Directors, offers lessons from past recessions -- including the recent Great Recession -- that will propel us to growth in the future.

 

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]]>Jennifer HillJennifer Hill2011-06-22T16:00:00+00:00Mike Tyson's Tattoo Artist Settles Hangover 2 Lawsuithttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/21/mike-tysons-tattoo-artist-settles-hangover-2-lawsuit/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/21/mike-tysons-tattoo-artist-settles-hangover-2-lawsuit/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/21/mike-tysons-tattoo-artist-settles-hangover-2-lawsuit/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The settlement for an undisclosed amount means Warner Bros. doesn't have to digitally alter the blockbuster hit for its DVD release.

 

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]]>Hangover 2Hangover 2 lawsuitMike Tyson tattooMike Tyson tattoo artistNewsS. Victor WhitmillJanean Chun2011-06-21T15:30:00+00:00Apple Sued By iCloud Communications for Trademark Infringementhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/15/apple-sued-by-icloud-communications-for-trademark-infringement/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/15/apple-sued-by-icloud-communications-for-trademark-infringement/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/15/apple-sued-by-icloud-communications-for-trademark-infringement/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The latest to cry foul play when it comes to Apple's product names, iCloud Communications seeks unspecified payment for monetary damages and for "all profits, gains and advantages."

 

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]]>AppleApple iCloudiCloud CommunicationsiCloud trademark infringementNewsJanean Chun2011-06-15T18:00:00+00:00Hiring Your First Employee: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/09/hiring-your-first-employee-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/09/hiring-your-first-employee-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/09/hiring-your-first-employee-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

A successful startup eventually needs more people to keep growing. How to hire your first employee.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowemployee benefitshiring employeeshiring your first employeeHRHR advicehuman resourcesmanaging employeesJulia L. Rogers2011-06-09T18:00:00+00:00Is There a Right Way to Fire Someone?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/08/is-there-a-right-way-to-fire-someone/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/08/is-there-a-right-way-to-fire-someone/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/08/is-there-a-right-way-to-fire-someone/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Sooner or later, every entrepreneur has to let employees go. But the tough task can also serve as a learning experience. Our Board of Directors weighs in.

 

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]]>Board of DirectorsBob ParsonsDanielle and Jodie SnyderElizabeth Buschfiring employeeshow to fire an employeeHRhuman resourcesJennifer HilllayoffsPhil TownTom SzakyWarren BrownRod Kurtz2011-06-08T15:00:00+00:00Questioning the SBAhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/26/questioning-the-sba/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/26/questioning-the-sba/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/26/questioning-the-sba/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

Armed with questions from our Board of Directors, we recently sat down with Karen Mills, administrator of the Small Business Administration, for a wide-ranging conversation about the agency and its work on behalf of entrepreneurs.

 

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]]>Board of DirectorsBusch Frey Mott JankiewiczJennifer HillJJ RambergKaren MillsKaren Mills SBALawrence GelburdObamaObama small businessPhil TownRieva LesonskyRob AdamsSmall Business AdministrationTate ChalkRod Kurtz2011-05-26T17:30:00+00:00Supreme Court Upholds 'Business Death Penalty' in Arizona Immigration Casehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/26/supreme-court-upholds-business-death-penalty-in-arizona-immigr/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/26/supreme-court-upholds-business-death-penalty-in-arizona-immigr/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/26/supreme-court-upholds-business-death-penalty-in-arizona-immigr/#commentsFiled under: ,

In a 5-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that Arizona can sanction companies that hire illegal immigrants.

 

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]]>Arizona businessbusiness death penaltyillegal immigrant hiringLegal Arizona Workers ActNewsJanean Chun2011-05-26T17:00:00+00:00Mike Tyson's Tattoo Artist Presses Ahead with Lawsuit Over Hangover 2http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/24/tattoo-artist-loses-round-one-over-mike-tyson-face-tattoo-in-han/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/24/tattoo-artist-loses-round-one-over-mike-tyson-face-tattoo-in-han/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/24/tattoo-artist-loses-round-one-over-mike-tyson-face-tattoo-in-han/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

S. Victor Whitmill's attempt to block release of the much-anticipated sequel fell short, but a federal district court judge will allow his case to move forward.

 

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]]>Hangover 2Hangover 2 lawsuitMike Tyson tattooMike Tyson tattoo artistNewsS. Victor Whitmilltattoo artist lawsuitJanean Chun2011-05-24T16:30:00+00:00Iconic Restaurant and Deli Battle Over Belly-Bulging Menuhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/12/iconic-restaurant-and-deli-battle-over-belly-bulging-menu/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/12/iconic-restaurant-and-deli-battle-over-belly-bulging-menu/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/12/iconic-restaurant-and-deli-battle-over-belly-bulging-menu/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The Heart Attack Grill files a claim alleging 2nd Ave Deli's Triple Bypass Sandwich infringes on its trademarked Triple Bypass Burger.

 

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]]>2nd Ave DeliNewstrademark infringementTriple Bypass BurgerTriple Bypass lawsuitTriple Bypass SandwichAlicia Ciccone2011-05-12T12:30:00+00:00Survey Says: What's Your Formula for Success?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/02/survey-says-whats-your-formula-for-success/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/02/survey-says-whats-your-formula-for-success/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/02/survey-says-whats-your-formula-for-success/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

New surveys reveal how many business owners have mantras, what it takes to convert leads into sales and why you may be a victim of bank fraud.

 

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]]>Amex OPENbank fraudbank scamsbusiness mantraBusiness TrendsHarvard Business Reviewonline bankingRieva Lesonskyrunning a businesssales leadssales tipsstarting a businessSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-05-02T14:00:00+00:00Hiring Unpaid Interns: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/19/hiring-unpaid-interns-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/19/hiring-unpaid-interns-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/19/hiring-unpaid-interns-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Interns can be a valuable resource for small companies -- especially if they're working for free. How to ensure that your internship program complies with labor laws.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to KnowDepartment of Laborhiring internshiring unpaid internsHRhuman resourcesinternshipsmanagementunpaid internsunpaid internshipsCharlotte Jensen2011-04-19T14:00:00+00:00Burger King Franchisees Dismiss Lawsuit Over $1 Cheeseburgerhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/18/burger-king-franchisees-dismiss-lawsuit-over-1-cheeseburger/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/18/burger-king-franchisees-dismiss-lawsuit-over-1-cheeseburger/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/18/burger-king-franchisees-dismiss-lawsuit-over-1-cheeseburger/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

By dropping a two-year lawsuit, Burger King franchisees have it their way: They get more power over Value Meal pricing.

 

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]]>3G CapitalBurger King 1 promotionBurger King franchiseesBurger King lawsuitBurger King Value MealNational Franchisee AssociationNewsJanean Chun2011-04-18T19:30:00+00:00American Apparel May File for Bankrupcyhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/04/american-apparel-may-file-for-bankrupcy/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/04/american-apparel-may-file-for-bankrupcy/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/04/american-apparel-may-file-for-bankrupcy/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

After posting losses of $86.3 million in 2010, the controversial clothing chain may be forced to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

 

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]]>American Apparel bankruptcyAmerican Apparel financial troubleDov CharneyDov Charney sexual harassmentNewsTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-04-04T16:00:00+00:00Survey Says: Nothing Is Certain but Death, Taxes and Coffeehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/29/survey-says-nothing-is-certain-but-death-taxes-and-coffee/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/29/survey-says-nothing-is-certain-but-death-taxes-and-coffee/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/29/survey-says-nothing-is-certain-but-death-taxes-and-coffee/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

New surveys reveal some surprising findings about taxes, hiring and the role of coffee in the workplace.

 

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]]>benefitsBusiness Trendscoffeecoffee breakeconomic outlookemployee benefitshealth carehiringoffice coffeeRieva Lesonskysmall business hiringsmall business taxesSurvey SaystaxesRieva Lesonsky2011-03-29T18:00:00+00:00DIY Tax Preparation: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/28/diy-tax-preparation-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/28/diy-tax-preparation-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/28/diy-tax-preparation-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Sure, accountants are helpful, but filing your own taxes can save a lot of money -- especially for cash-strapped small businesses. How to find a tax-preparation strategy that works for you.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowbusiness taxesfiling taxesIRSsmall business taxestax preparationtax tipsTurboTaxBarbara Weltman2011-03-28T18:30:00+00:00Forming a Board of Directors: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/03/forming-a-board-of-directors-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/03/forming-a-board-of-directors-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/03/forming-a-board-of-directors-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

A board of directors can be a valuable resource. How to determine if your company really needs one.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowadvisory boardBeverly Behanboardboard of adviserscorporate governancemanagementCharlotte Jensen2011-03-03T23:00:00+00:00