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According to the most recent SurePayroll Small Business Scorecard, hiring remains flat and paychecks are virtually flat in May over the previous month. But small business optimism skyrocketed. Given that we didn’t see an increase in small business hiring or pay, it’s a little surprising that three out of four small business owners indicate they are optimistic about the economy – an enormous increase over last month when only half indicated being optimistic.

Along with writing his own business books, Adrian Slywotzky writes for many publications such as Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal . He is a sought after business consultant and a Partner at the consulting firm, Oliver Wyman .

Sales forecasts are by nature imperfect. But experts say there are ways to squeeze more value out of the projections you're making

Over the past decade, George Constantinou and Farid Ali have become partners in lifeand partners running a $3 million-a-year Latin restaurant.

Entrepreneurs can be reluctant to pull away from work. But slogging it out through the summer may not be good for your healthor your business

The medical cannabis industry is exploding.

It's not guesswork. Build solutions not just based on features and functions but in accordance to how your customers use handheld devices in their everyday lives. These days it is rare to find someone who doesn't rely on a smartphone or some kind of handheld device and a slew of mobile apps to stay productive at work, on the road or even in their home.

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When she wasn't satisfied with her career choice, Anne-Marie Faiola decided to make a business out of what she knew how to do best: Make soap. You could say Anne-Marie Faiola made a clean getaway from her original profession of choice: Corrections officer. In December of 1998, then 20-year-old Faiola left the justice system because "it wasn't terribly satisfying or a good fit," she says.

In honor of National Small Business Week, Paychex--the payroll, HR, and benefits company-- has launched an online business resource kit for entrepreneurs. The site features articles and tools from Paychex, links to online resources from the U.S

The Winklevoss brothers are at it again.

May is Small Business Month, and to celebrate we're honoring 31 inspiring stories of small business success. Here's a look at ten of them. Chris Zane is in the experience business

On May 23, Inc. magazine contributing editor, Norm Brodsky, will be my guest here at Inc. magazine's New York City headquarters for a discussion on small business media strategy.

As a business owner, you have to work within a lot of confines—a small (or no) staff, a limited budget and only so many hours in the day. If you’ve made your business a success, you’re probably a master of saying “no” to tasks that aren’t important or should be handled by someone else, or some outside service. But saying “no” is about more than delegating and declining tasks

This article is the final part of an 8 part series. Read part 7 to learn how to find your economic sweet spot