The Basics in Business. Running a business takes copious amounts of time and skill. Business owners must be able to multi-task and complete several business functions at one time.

If you started a business within the past year, count yourself in good company—so did approximately 599,999 other people, and that's just in the United States alone.

Not every system works for every type of business—you wouldn’t create the same payroll system for a private healthcare provider that you would for a fast-food franchise.

Question: I am a small business owner with a couple of employees.We are busy and things seem to be going well, but I have been struggling to get it all together. Your suggestions would be appreciated.

Nate Marles’ startup computer repair business could not be going better. Current Computer Tech of South Portland has about 65 clients who seek Marles’ services to fix and upgrade computers.

Not every small business owner can afford to hire an IT professional full time or outsource their IT needs to a larger company. But if it’s 3pm on Friday and your computer goes down while you ...

Tutoring Business Basics. ... Home Business Center indicates that online tutoring might run $20 to $30 per hour and in person could be $30 to $60 per hour.