As obvious as it may be -assuming you've been stymied in your efforts to find a sewing contractor- you may still be surprised to know that the apparel industry is suffering from a labor shortage. I spoke last week with Michael Londrigan of SAI (Social Accountability Intl) and we discussed the issue at length. Today, I sp more...

For your business to survive, you need to hire the right people with the right skills. However, it isn't always easy finding the right people who are right for your business; in fact it can be quite tricky. If you have the right interviewing skills, you have a better chance at snagging the right candidate, but if you don more...

A system of handling payroll activities is needed for any business with employees. These activities include not just paying employees, but paying taxes on time, and filing all necessary government paperwork. The aspects of payroll vary depending on the business; some businesses may have part time employees, or part time more...

A good way to avoid any legal hassles and headaches caused by your employees is to have a policy regarding sexual harassment. Typically, businesses, even small businesses, have an employee handbook in which all policies are clearly written for the employees to understand. Sexual harassment policies are probably among t more...

Unfair Business Practices. Many businesses will do almost anything to gain an edge on the competition. Without a clear understanding of antitrust laws, the price of gaining customers may be losing a business. Antitrust laws make it illegal to conspire to restrain trade or commerce in any marketplace, regardless o more...