by SDP Team | Nov 5, 2018 | Business
Washington (CNN Business)The US economy added 250,000 jobs in October, significantly exceeding expectations, the government announced Friday.The unemployment rate remained at 3.7%, a 49-year low. Hispanic unemployment reached its lowest rate ever, at 4.4%.Wages grew...
by SDP Team | Nov 5, 2018 | Business
Fifteen years ago, CEOs and founders were not considered “cool” enough; they were thought of as boring and bland. Fast forward to 2018 and entrepreneurship is the next best thing, and for good reason. The road to starting your own business and being successful at it,...
by SDP Team | Dec 11, 2017 | Business
The responsibilities of owning and operating a small business can be overwhelming at times. Every decision – from choosing printer paper to putting together a budget, creating a business plan, and looking for funding – is yours and yours alone. With so...
by SDP Team | Oct 16, 2017 | Business
While most business owners realize the importance of transition planning, most say they are too busy running their business to think about what’s going to happen to it in the future, according to a new survey report from Wilmington Trust and a team of academic...
by SDP Team | Oct 16, 2017 | Business
I always say that being an entrepreneur is not enough. Yes, entrepreneurs are typically a fun, hearty, confident, enthusiastic bunch. That’s great, but not enough to sustain you in business. You have to be a businessperson, too. By that I mean, not only do you need...
by SDP Team | Oct 16, 2017 | Business
Beginnings are hard, especially when it comes to business. Mistakes or missteps early in your career can delay, or even halt, your development in some areas. A lack of confidence — or too much — at a key moment can send your career onto a side track and away from...