It’s not easy to work when the sun is temping you to skip responsibilities and take a half-day. In fact, a recent study shows that workplace productivity drops by nearly 20% in the summer months. Bring the summer fun into the office so employees feel encouraged and fulfilled. Need help creating a seasonal escape? Check out our tips and tricks to rejuvenate your workspace for the rest season:

One of the reasons why we start a business is to see it grow.  If you can leverage the force of optimization and maximization, you can learn how small, incremental improvements in certain areas can result in the growth for your company.

The busier you get, the easier it is to fall into the trap of ‘busy work,’ or tasks that make you feel like you're accomplishing things but actually detract from business success. Let's take a look at a few typical time-wasters and how they can negatively impact time management and the successful growth of your business.

No one ever said networking is easy, but it is easier than it used to be! Nothing beats face-to-face networking, but social media has made the rest of it much more manageable.

Social media has clawed its way up into an essential part of our lives. From connecting with friends to getting real-time updates on global news, it now plays a significant role in our daily lives.

Businesses of all shapes and sizes are turning to social media as a marketing channel. You are probably already following some of your favorite companies on Twitter or Facebook, but is anyone following you?  Not personally, but your business.  Creating a social media presence for a small business can be daunting; with these 6 steps we will help you dominate the competition.