In the Capital Region, microbusinesses are a critical cog in the economic landscape. This business movement is the theme of a 2022 book entitled “Tiny Business, Big Money: Strategies for Creating a High Revenue Microbusiness.”

So you have an idea for a business. Many entrepreneurs operate under the premise that “if you build it, they will come.” This is a formula for failure. Of course you don’t want to fail! So what do you do?

PODCAST: Guest writer Melody White reads her column about the surprising perks of working from home as an extrovert, and how employers and managers can support remote workers who thrive on social interaction.

Scheduling collaborative meetings, forming workplace allies and making time for in-person social gatherings can help extroverts be their best selves while working remotely. 

New legislation may change how businesses, big and small, draft job postings and how they report pay data to the state — and their employees. 

The No. 1 problem in family business is also the same problem every other organization faces: poor communication.

Across the political spectrum, this is perhaps the only thing that everyone can agree on: The nation lacks inspiring leaders. While leadership appears to be lacking on the national stage, quietly — away from the spotlight — local leaders can inspire. 

The ability to effectively understand and manage emotions is essential to success in the modern workplace. Almost every workplace encounters conflict that can leave employees feeling stressed. How do you deal with it?

We hit Canon’s happy hour for a real conversation with our Young Professionals honorees.