As a small business owner, you've invested a lot into your ideas – so much so that having new employees sign non-compete agreements seems almost second nature.

OVER the last 10 years big business has lost many of the advantages it once had making it increasingly easy for small businesses to compete.

Not sure how much office space per employee you need? Let us help. See what you should factor in, including office layouts and future business needs.

No entrepreneur has ever achieved success without first developing a successful mindset. This mindset builds character, forms positive habits and can eventually help you create success.

When you cannot be around a phone 24/7, but you also don't want to miss an important call from a client, how can you find a happy medium? No customer wants to hear a machine pick up their call and ask them to leave a message.

Home-based businesses are quickly becoming the fastest growing form of business start-ups in America. In fact, over half of the 600,000 new businesses founded each year are grown out of someone's home office of basement.

Many solo entrepreneurs and small business owners choose to work from home to save money. However, this may not be the best option for those looking to take advantage of the benefits a physical office can offer.

Whether you're renting consistent office space or utilize the services of a virtual office, neglecting your office environment is a mistake.