When a business wants to conduct an analysis of its productivity and potential success, a SWOT analysis is commonly used. SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Each aspect ...

As a small-business owner who probably wishes there were more time in every day, you have every right to ask – and every reason to know why you should – spend time on any given task. You're smart to ...

Mary Hall is a editor for Investopedia's Advisor Insights, in addition to being the editor of several books and doctoral papers. Mary received her bachelor's in English from Kent State University with ...