The Environmental Protection Agency is asking for prison time of up to 75 years for an environmental manager of a coke plant who is charged with helping his company illegally release air toxic emissions and dispose of hazardous wastes. More…

New research shows that IT is making some big blunders when it comes to budgeting. Here’s a little test to see how your organization is faring. More…

The HIRE Act — which provides businesses with incentives for hiring the unemployed — is set to expire at the end of the year. New legislation could change that. More…

New research shows that companies complying with the letter of the law when it comes to safety training may be missing a crucial fact: More…

There are seven deal-shattering mistakes salespeople typically make when talking to CEOs, owners of companies and other high level prospects. More…

How much of your company’s cash is winding up in the trash? More…

No matter how angry or upset they are, customers know that mistakes are bound to happen. What they’re watching for is how your salespeople handle the the problem. More…

Have a way for employees to speak up about any funny business they witness? Great. But are those tips being ignored? More…

A company’s “green” program is just a cost center, and if it’s faced with a tight budget, it’s one of the first things that should get cut, right? More…

Apple’s iPad is the cutting edge executive’s latest hot accessory, but as a recent hacker attack on the device makes it plain, users of the new Apple tablet need to be careful. More…

Recently, there’s been a small wave of companies rebranding themselves by using their acronyms. Here’s a look at the good, the bad, and the stupid in rebranding. More…

It’s exciting when your company comes up with a new product or service. But it may not be as easy to get customers or prospects to share that enthusiasm and buy. More…

What’s the number one quality customers demand of salespeople? More…

Your cousin George needs a job, and you have an opening. Can this situation end happily? More…

A recent Gallup Poll shows who Americans trust and don’t trust.  If you’re a small business, the news is good. More…

“You never get a second chance to make a good first impression” is one of the great myths of selling. No matter how much your salespeople prepare, not every first impression they make is going to be a winner. More…

There’s no stopping EPA now from regulating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. More…

A 1% chance of rain may not sound like much. A 1% loss in your company’s annual revenue on the other hand … More…

The Tea Party apparently has some surprising new members! The Environmental Protection Agency is leading a tax revolt that pits federal agencies against the local government in Washington, DC. Don’t try this at home. More…

Get ready: Your company is likely going to have to offer medical leave options in more situations. More…