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Common questions employers are asking about ebola

Employers are understandably concerned about the possible spread of the Ebola virus in the United States. They have voiced concerns about the spread of infection and appropriate control strategies to be followed in the workplace.

Do you have to provide paid time off for employee voting?

With election season here, employers should take a moment to understand voting leave laws, especially since they vary from state to state.

Lead like it matters: Leading people is messy, so get used to it

Integrating what you learn into your behaviors and actions, and making it real for you, and those you lead, is a much bigger challenge.

3 reasons to choose a mentor outside of your comfort zone

When it comes to picking a mentor, says entrepreneur Bert Gervais, look beyond similarities of race, gender, or age. With a desire to learn more about how those factors play into creating a successful mentor/mentee relationship, Gervais offers his perspective.

3 tactics for dealing with change resisters

Some employees can be incredibly resistant to change. Here are three strategies to try before moving them off your team.

Escape hatches, pop-up shops and other tips for raising startup cash from founders who have done it

For many startup founders, raising money is the key to continued success. But as most entrepreneurs will attest, it's a messy process.

Managing: How to reject an internal candidate

Each week Alison Green answers workplace and management questions from readers.

4 options for choosing the right advisor for your business

How can you make a good choice among the variety of organizations and individuals providing support, review, strategies and implementation?

How to be creative, according to Isaac Asimov

A previously unpublished essay by Isaac Asimov on the nature of creativity is worthwhile reading for scientists, entrepreneurs and yes, even bloggers.

How to make sure you always have the right number of employees

Given the need to maintain your staff at a maximal level, how can you tell when things have gotten out of hand?

This CEO sold her house to fund her company

Jody Porowski, co-founder and CEO of Avelist: "It was a four-bedroom, three-bathroom house, and I paid $245,000 for it. It was a great house. I loved it. If I hadn’t had to sell it for the company, I would be happy to still be living there."

3 steps to building strong credit for your business

For many new businesses, the lack of business credit means that owners are often forced to tie their personal credit to any financing they establish for their new company. This scenario is less than ideal from the standpoint of a business owner.

How not to get stuck with a bad contract

Prior to entering into any contract, entrepreneurs should keep the following concepts in mind and ensure they are appropriately addressed, or intentionally not addressed, in the contract.