Sign of the times: Unemployed need not apply

Believe it or not, employment ads by businesses and recruiters are increasingly showing up with phrases like these: No unemployed candidates will be considered. Applicants must be currently employed. While there is no hard data on the prevalence of such ads, a...

Negotiating with vendors can help in tough times

It’s a simple fact of business today – customers need a break when they can get it. And if you’re a business owner, you’re most likely a customer, too. You’ve probably dealt with the same vendors for years – and perhaps have grown to take each other for granted. Is it...