Successful businesses run on good communication and the accurate transfer of information. In an ideal world, this is a quick, seamless, and infallible process. Of course, reality operates differently. In the real world, day-to-day operations often depend on monotonous, repetitive work that slows everything down and can lead to mistakes and costly mix-ups.

For small business owners today, it seems harder than ever to find young employees with a solid work ethic who know how to deal with customers.

As a time-strapped small-business owner, determining which networking events to attend and which to skip can be tricky. It's all about the return on investment. How will your business benefit by you attending versus the time and resources it takes to be there.

Mindfulness and meditation can ease chronic pain, anxiety and depression. Now some money experts say awareness tools such as these can help you avoid impulse purchases and create a spending plan that reflects your values.