During a slow economy, most companies are looking for places to cut spending. It’s tempting to start with employee perks and rewards — the word “perk” itself implies an unnecessary extra. But your employees are your most important asset, and keeping them happy is never more important than when layoffs and budgets cuts have made work a challenge. Here are three creative ways to keep rewards... 

If you’re like thousands of other designers, programmers and other creative professionals out there, at one point in time you’ve considered starting your own business. Unlike most, you’ve gone against common sense and decided to open shop for yourself. And not just freelance full-time, mind you, but file for the company name, get some stationery, and wade through the legal mumbo-jumbo. Maybe...