Many forces are driving workplace trends for 2025. They may affect how your business operates, your productivity, profitability and even your competitive edge.
When considering small businesses that use a lot of electricity, you will find tremendous variation from industry to industry. Government agencies don’t specifically track what small businesses use the most electricity, but by looking at Department of Energy numbers for industries in general, you can assume small businesses will track along industry lines.
The end of the year is the ideal time for small business energy budgeting. Your current year is wrapping up, providing you with patterns to analyze, trends that may affect the coming year and areas that need improvement.
Consumers increasingly demand sustainable small business practices and want products and services that are eco-friendly. According to a recent PWC survey, almost 85% of consumers report that they are experiencing disruptions in their daily lives due to climate change.
Money may be flowing out your doors—and windows—if you don’t have adequate sealing and insulation in your workplace. Openings in walls and around windows and doors can waste energy and create uncomfortable work environments.
Environmentally friendly business practices are good for your business. They improve the efficiency of your operations and may help you keep a lid on your costs.
Emerging small business trends are reshaping how businesses will operate this year and beyond. Technology that was recently only available to larger corporations with big budgets is now within reach of small businesses.
Understanding the difference between a direct vs. indirect cost, and how to use this information in pricing and profit planning, is vital to your small business.
Keeping employees warm and comfortable supports quality work, productivity and well-being. Yet, that simple goal isn’t always easy to achieve.
Preparing your business for the holidays means different things in different industries. For some, it is a time of slowing down.
Knowing the small business expense categories and what you can and cannot deduct will ensure your business pays the right amount of tax on your revenue, while avoiding over-payment. As part of running your business, you have to shell out money to pay for what you need to operate.