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In short, if the revenue you realize each month exceeds the expenses that generated that revenue, you are profitable. However, it does not necessarily mean that you have positive cash flow.

Make smarter buiness decisions — and make more money — by decoding your income statement.

Having trouble recruiting in this tight labor market? Your remote workers might be more inclined to work for you if you offer a coworking option.

'Delete, delegate, delay and do' is a time-management technique you're likely to find helpful.

Yes, the labor market is tough. But be careful about hiring someone you know. That move could lead to a long-term damaged relationship.

Trying to be all things to all people is not your smartest move. Here's what you should do instead.

And don't think you can 'make up' those missed hours of shut-eye on the weekend.

To succeed, you need to increase your versatility when it comes to people who are different from you.

Complacency is your worst enemy. Never, ever let it creep in to your business.

The difference between the two is key to proper time management and vital to growing your business.

Is it just you behind a desk or are you delegating the work? The distinction is an important one.

New year, new you? Here's how to apply business ideas to make those weight loss and exercise resolutions 'the new normal.'

The first rule of businesses is that the negotiation has to be good for both parties.

People pondering an uncomfortable project like weight loss will say, "I don't have time." What they really mean is, "That isn't a priority for me."

How do you keep your company profitable as it scales above 50 employees?

Health care, retail, security and the military are professions where -- alas -- some people have to work on Christmas.

As partners, you may glide as smoothly as Fred and Ginger. But, one day -- and that day will come -- you won't.

How much is too much? You may lose that talented person if you don't take action.

Think hard before giving up a slice of your pie. Still, equity is a great recruiting tool, so don't be "penny-wise and pound foolish," either.

Trust can be influenced when, as leader, you understand its components and work to create a constructive environment.

It's often said that we have two ears but only one mouth. Therefore, we should listen twice as much as we speak.

Sometimes, special action is needed to get "the spigot running again."

Consequences, for one thing, will help you gain the behavior you want.

Delegating decision-making authority is a tricky business. Make sure you do it right.

As that renowned philosopher Yogi Berra observed, "If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else."

An intern should be so much more to you than free labor. He or she may actually be a prospective employee.

If the time comes when you and your company are in a bad spot, having done some advance planning will help.

Project rate? Hourly rate? Which one will work for you?

There are no pleasant choices when you're expenses are fatally out of balance with your receivables.

Loyalty is a fine quality unless it is killing your business.