Image Found At: www.moneysmartfamily.com Does your printer go through ink rapidly? Before taking it out on the machine or the ink cartridges, ask yourself what fonts you are using. We all like to get a little crazy with our font choices every now and again, but doing so can actually cause ink cartridges to run dry faster. Printer.com perfomed a test where they printed documents with a varity of popular fonts to see which font choice used the least amount of ink.

When it comes to having an office for a small business, design and layout are critically important. Work environment can influence employee productivity, morale and retention rates. In fact, a study done by architecture firm Gensler said that only 50 percent of current employees believe their office inspires innovation and creativity. A pleasant, well-organized office space has clear benefits for a small business, such as ease of workflow, a professional appearance, and even healthier workers.

As a small business owner, it is critical that you stay up-to-date on the trends of your industry and the needs of your customers. Unfortunately, it’s hard to find time to both run your business and do independent research on your field. A small business demands a lot of attention to grow and develop — it will likely cut into the time you would have used to learn about growing your local business.