Author: Steve Strauss, Special to USA TODAY

The choice is yours, but refusing to wear a mask endangers others and the small businesses economies in the communities we love.

You’ll need to plan how cleaning, remote work and customer service are going to be done. And be ready to pivot if the market demands change.

New realities as we deal with the coronavirus pandemic may well mean entrepreneurs have to figure out new businesses – and fast.

All endeavors, business or not, need people who can dream big, supporters who cheer them on, and people who enjoy working with them.

Remembering the best of times and the worst of times that the holidays bring out in offices all over America.

Enthusiasm and good branding can get you off to a great start, but at some point you have to become a businessperson, too.

Small business owners should guard against becoming the problem boss employees can’t wait to leave.

Organizing a cleanup day with your small-business staff is a way to build camaraderie while tackling one of our biggest environmental problems.

Sustainability, empowerment, opportunity were the buzzwords among hundreds of entrepreneurs from around the world.

Working from home works best for highly self-motivated employees with the right mindset and excellent communication skills.