It's not for everyone, but done correctly, a virtual workplace can benefit your company.

Dig down to uncover the competing commitments that keep you from moving forward.

Knowing where you are is the only way to make sure you get where you're going.

Having a board isn't enough. Know how to use the members to maximum effect.

Do high-yield activities while your energy is highest and save e-mail for low-energy periods.

It can work--if you're disciplined, have a supportive family and can shift gears when it's time to relax.

Preston Wynne Spa knows the key to client satisfaction is a team that knows the game plan.

Authors of book on working mothers discover how they find happiness.

Before you go green, stop to think about what will give you the most bang for your buck.

The concepts that keep business cash flow in order can do the same at home.

Difficult dialogues annot be avoided. They can, however, be useful and beneficial.

Working nonstop isn't the badge of honor so many entrepreneurs make it out to be.

Parents who work need a shared calendar to keep track of personal and family obligations.

Every business should use failure to its strategic advantage.

You can't be a 'little bit pregnant'; can you have a legally non-binding agreement?

Either work or life will require more attention at times. Give it the attention it needs, then move on.

One woman offers her take on how to make that transition a smooth one.

Plans don't mean much without the means to implement them. Here's how.

Reston Limousine's Kristina Bouweiri offers her management insights. Third in a series on 'Leaders in Action'

You've got nine months to plan for it. Here's how to make the most of every second.

Conduct 'Courageous Conversations' and resolve conflicts more agreeably.

A daunting process is broken down to its component parts.

While others worry about cost-cutting measures, think about income generation instead.

Selecting a new employee is risky. Use these tips to improve your chances of making a smart hire.

Someone who's been there, done that can offer invaluable insight.

Even small businesses need a hiring process.

Women are often reluctant to sing their own praises. But you can't succeed in business unless you do.

These 10 rules instill civility everywhere.

There are pluses and minuses to doing so--make sure you're clear about the consequences.

Emulate the strategies Fortune 500 companies use to develop women leaders.

Match strengths and abilities to common household tasks, the same way you assign duties at work.

Don't tell them what to do, David Rock advises in his new book. Let them find their own solutions.

This second of a 3-part series explains how to create a program and a policy for managing workplace conflict.

Strengthen your relationship by negotiating to a win-win deal every single time.

Proposed health care bill retrains flawed policies that force healthy people to subsidize the less healthy.

Technology industry leader Greg Stock shares his secrets for creating a productive, winning team. Second in a series on 'Leaders in Action.'

Allocate funds for an assistant when you start your business; consider it a necessary office expense.

A new client explains how she concluded the author had 'character' worthy of being hired.

They can be a bargain, but take care that you don't treat them as employees.

Here are 11 ways to cut your travel budget without cutting your ability to conduct business.

Is your business interfering with the 'life' side of the work/life equation?

This economy offers opportunities for entrepreneurs to thrive.

Good business practices translate well to marriage--in itself a decidedly risky business.

Use these proven tactics to keep your home-based business successful amid a sputtering economy.

Give them your time and the guidance they need to live up to their promise.

Here's a 30-minute exercise to help you build your personal support system and achieve greater success.

In this first of a three-part series, we offer tips to defuse potential workplace conflicts.

6 smart ways to ensure your peace of mind and your company's protection against loss.

If you've been lavishing attention on a golden goose, think about what happens if it strays.

Hospitality industry leader Niki Leondakis explains how she keeps her team focused and positive. First in a series of 'Leaders in Action.'

Conduct a reality check. Then use these 7 tips to orchestrate a business turnaround.

Businesses need choices that won't bankrupt them while accommodating fair and adaptable work policies.

The following 5 tips will help you avoid complications when hiring contractors.

If you take a clear-eyed, close look at your relationship before taking the plunge, your personal and professional lives can become even richer.

These 9 tips will help you get time back under your control.

If you're not going to work every day and feeling the love, it's time to find out why.

An all-consuming focus on your business can wreak havoc on your health and your emotional balance.

Every comment, gesture, shrug or eye roll impacts your client. Don't send them out the door unhappy.

It's easy to treat employees well during the good times. It's vital to do the same during the down times, because that's what they'll remember.

Our quiz will show you if time is controlling you. Next month, learn the steps that will get your time back in your control.

Blinders are for horses. Make sure you see potential where others see failure.

Make sure you aren't discriminating against employees or failing to protect yourself against other legal liabilities.

Your actions are speaking so loudly, I can hardly hear what you're saying.

Some of the best con artists are well-spoken, attractive and educated. So learn how to ramp up your anti-scammer arsenal.

We explore the dynamics of bringing the first male employee into an all-female work environment.

Choose sensible, useful, long-lasting gifts so road warriors think of you when they're away from home.

To paraphrase an old adage, a facial expression is worth a thousand words.

Find out what's holding your company back by conducting a customer survey.

In this second of a two-part series, find out how to get your business and your life back.

Read on if you think the benefits of an advisory board don't outweigh the efforts spent developing this key asset.

Thieves know that distracted business travelers are prime targets. But you can take steps to avoid becoming a victim.

This 5-point evaluation will determine whether you're doing your employees a favor or your business a disservice.

You don't have to be a super salesperson--just use the following six tips to succeed at building networking relationships.

Well-crafted employment documents can protect your company from losing employees to the competition.

Inspiring and motivating others is hard work, especially if you don't know the attributes leadership requires. Read on and see what it takes.

Accommodating customers buys loyalty. Nickeling-and-diming them doesn't.

3 entrepreneurs say that making time to get away makes them better, sharper business owners.

Put these tips for your home office into play and watch your productivity soar.

Here's how to avoid the 'frogs' and find the legal ace who's a proper match for you.

You'll know when it's time to move on. Just don't let fear stop your journey of discovery.

You won't achieve strong connections unless you're willing to expend the effort to create them.

Those who've done so have learned to handle terminations carefully and professionally.

If you're considering bank financing, here are some insights into today's lending environment.

With airlines charging for checking bags, it's wise to put your luggage on a diet.

Avoid taking on such clients, and establish penalties if they slip through your net.

Women take easily to partnerships, but you need to know how to avoid the hazards that lie in wait.

Handle it professionally to avoid hurt feelings and potential litigation.

To avoid acrimony, keep your board informed and take advantage of its expertise.

Is sex appeal a tool woman should use in their business dealings

Make meetings a platform for inspiring your team and generating ideas.

Here's how some entrepreneurs stay motivated when life threatens to overwhelm them.

See how successful women recovered from major business blunders--and how you can, too.

Reset your body's clock in different time zones with these simple solutions.

Learn how to deliver praise and criticism to motivate employees, not alienate them.

The Registered Traveler program can significantly cut the time you spend in line.

Tweak your business model to stay on the cutting edge and increase profits.

There's no perfect way to balance business and family life, but there is a way to feel proud about your accomplishments every day.

Women who used to perceive one another as competition are learning to network in ways that work for them.

The amount of control you have over your workers affects their legal definition.

Here are some tricks to help you manage your stress when it matters most.

These tips will help you draw lines between your business and your family.

Find out what people would love to tell you but won't.

A PR firm can help you grow your business, but be sure you know what you're getting into.

Avoid the following list of pitfalls to keep members of your audience engaged.

Take advantage of these strategies for coping effectively with individuals who exhibit bad behavior.

Today's mature and sophisticated Las Vegas is a compelling place for your next business meeting.

With skilled employees come fresh ideas and more efficient ways to operate.

Learn what to do when the rumors and attacks start flying.

If your spouse isn't as supportive as you would like him to be, try these 6 tips.

It's time to check up on the strength of your company's vision and how it's being implemented.

You may feel pressure to do everything at work and at home, but you'll be much happier if you delegate.

Most strategic plans fail, but with these 5 tips, you can create a plan for the year that'll actually make a difference.

Make the most of any workplace disagreement with these 10 conflict management tips.

Try these 11 tips for building employee loyalty--without playing surrogate mother.

The business law advisor gives you the simple solution to making verbal agreements.

Don't like marketing? Cynthia shares how she built her business one client at a time--and how you can, too.

A recent study found depression was the #1 obstacle to women's professional success. How do entrepreneurs cope?

Has anyone ever called you a workaholic? That might not be all that bad.

Assess your values and visions with your partner to ensure a fruitful future.

Do our male counterparts look at equity the same way we do, and are we too ready to share the keys to the store?

Don't partner up with anyone until you ask yourself these 10 questions.

Don't sabotage your business by making decisions solely based on relationships.

Don't let traveling for business derail your healthy lifestyle.

You may be friends with your business partners and even your employees, but beware some common pitfalls.

How to promote yourself and your business with confidence and grace

Don't be shy about eating solo when on the road. Use these insider tips to make sure you have a good time when dining alone.

Take a lesson from partnerships that started off friendly and ended up as near disasters.

If you want support for your business, the best thing to do is start supporting others.

The truth behind women and VC funding--and why we don't seem to be getting our piece of the pie

More and more people are taking their kids on business trips. Here's how they do it--and how hotels and airlines are helping out.

Dismissed, discounted, disrespected and disenfranchised: the feelings behind common conflicts.

Our biz travel expert shares her secrets for staying safe on the road.

What can you expect from a non-owner, and when should you consider offering equity in your business?

Even if you don't plan on exiting your business any time soon, it's something you and your partner need to discuss.

Keep your sales force motivated with the right compensation plan.

What's more important to success: a knack for business planning or an instinctive, seat-of-the-pants attitude?

Plan your disaster strategy today to make sure your business will still be here tomorrow.

Do the frustrations of traveling make you want to scream? Then take a look at these destressing tips.

How to avoid, confront and do everything in between.

Finding new workers is a complicated task. Use this how-to to help you keep the details straight so that you can find the best candidate.

If you're thinking ahead to the day when you'll no longer run your business, think about these five exit strategies now so you'll be prepared for your future.

No business is ever safe from harm. This guide will show you how to plan for and bounce back from an unexpected crisis--and keep your customers in the meantime.

Fine-tune your business with our ideas for simplifying and streamlining your operations.

If the time has come to admit you can't do it all, this guide can help you figure out just who you need on your executive team, where to find them and how to hire them.

Implementing these 9 easy steps will help guard your business against a less-than-honest employee.

If your accounts receivables are threatening the health of your business, it could be time for a system overhaul.

If you have employees, you need workers' comp insurance. We'll help you wrap your head around what you need to do to ensure your business is covered.

Is your business feeling like a burden? Take a load off with these tips for living your dream within your company.

If you run into a woman who resorts to backstabbing, don't keep quiet about it.

Support resources for entrepreneur moms are plentiful, but if you find yourself needing more, you can always start your own.

When it comes to establishing and maintaining an effective partnership, it helps to factor in success, failure and life.

When it comes to taking risks that could help our businesses, are we thinking too small?

There's no magic formula for making sure you have enough time for both, but these 10 smart tactics can help.