If you’re starting a business, it’s important to have a handle on the costs that will be involved. Startup business costs are the sum of all “one-time” payments required during the initial launch of ...

What is the Nature of a Business? The nature of business defines the core identity of a company – what it does, how it operates, and its place in the market. Getting to grips with this concept ...

Business owners will often set individual goals to motivate employees and reach company objectives. Goals that are hard to reach are often more intriguing, as more work is required to fulfill them.

In the early 20th century, sociologist Charles Horton Cooley developed the term "primary group" to describe social units in which people have strong face-to-face interaction. These spheres of ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Robert Kelly is managing director of XTS ...

In the ever-evolving business world, companies often find themselves at a crossroads, where sticking to the status quo no longer guarantees success. At such moments, a strategic shift becomes ...

This guide provides access to sample business plans and templates, as well as business planning FAQs and information about elements included in writing a business plan. This kit includes a ...

17 October 2007 Simple individual actions can make a huge difference to improve our world, writes Copy Editor Colin Simpson I took an early morning stroll on the beach the other day and spotted a ...