Despite improvements in the economy, three-quarters of small-business owners suffer from a work-related ailment, mostly stemming from stress, according to a new study from insurer Hiscox USA. The poll, which surveyed over 1,000 businesses with up to 249 employees found that 25 percent felt stressed. Of contributing factors, 54 percent were worried about losing their [...]
Over 80,000 new jobs and over $10 billion in economic output could be lost in 2011 unless credit flow to franchised small businesses increases, according to a new report released today by the International Franchise Association. The Small Business Lending Matrix and Analysis, Vol. 3, prepared by FRANdata for the IFA Educational Foundation, shows demand [...]
Prolonged stress is an everyday component of the workplace that is costing everyone. Employees are feeling burnt out, while employers struggle to maintain adequate productivity output and decrease turnover rates. It’s time to seek professional help managing our nation’s problem with stress management. It’s time to take control and put balance back in life. The [...]
