Can Social Media Be Used Against Employees?

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The short answer is – yes. The longer answer is that in Texas employers generally are free to monitor employee social media postings

Tools for Virtual Offices

It's funny: When we first launched Snackbox, my idea of success was office space, employees and a commute. But one day, after rolling out of bed and walking 10 feet to my computer,

Small Business Shoulda Coulda Woulda's

So you want to start your own business. Great! It is one of the American dreams. But many entrepreneurs will tell you that along the way to that dream there can be some nightmarish lessons

Business Etiquette: Table Manners

While I'm certainly not an etiquette expert, I do feel it's important to share basic etiquette rules, especially concerning table manners. As an entrepreneur, I find myself attending

What to Keep in Employee Personnel Files

In almost every employment case, one of the first things your ex-employee will ask for is a copy of his personnel file. In fact, ex-employees will often ask for a copy of their file before litigation begins

Five Things Every CEO Should Know

1. Know your customers. If you don't know your customers, then how can you expect to know how to sell them your product or service?

Best & Worst Cities for Recession Recovery

"Ten cities poised for a rebound -- and 10 cities with a long slog ahead"

How PR Works

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Public relations can be an expensive tactic, mainly because the practice is much more than just picking up a phone and getting a story placed. A lot of work goes into a PR campaign

Staying Productive in a Home Office

We all face challenges throughout the work day. Some challenges are just ... there, like a difficult boss. But other challenges, like an inefficient work space, can be evaluated and fixed.

Selecting the Right Partners

At Snackbox, we work hard to develop strong relationships with our clients, vendors and employees. Of course, it's not a difficult task as we only work with people we connect with.