As a group, small business owners are known as great talkers. Usually, they have a lot to talk about – namely, the products or services that represent their life's passion as well as their business.

Next time you are having a conversation with someone, notice how much of the content is communicated without words. Let’s say your boss calls you to her office, hands you your evaluation report, and ...

Editor’s Note: This article previously appeared in a different format as part of The Atlantic’s Notes section, retired in 2021. Jim Elliott—a long-time reader contributor to Notes and one of the core ...

Many methods of communication take place in both large and small business settings. Understanding the availability, benefits and drawbacks of the various options can help businesspeople choose the ...

It’s not hard to look back at innovation cycles to see how technology advancements have impacted how we communicate. From the pencil to the printing press to computers to the Internet, and more ...