Modern technology, especially as it relates to communication, has opened up numerous opportunities for both companies and talented individuals. There are now many ways to freelance or even work full-time online. Some run entire companies without ever meeting their team in person.

Like with any other job, done in a traditional setting, online careers should be chosen and cultivated not only based on how lucrative they are, but also based on your interests and expertise. The internet also provides plenty of channels and platforms to expand on those skills and to learn.

One of the biggest nightmares to any office is a break-in. No matter what line of work you're in, even if there is nothing particularly valuable to steal, the very idea of someone rummaging around your office when you don't want them to is chilling. And for some companies, intellectual property theft is worse than the theft of any amount of money, hardware or jewelry. At worst, somebody may end up getting hurt.

This is why you need to get proper security set up in your office. Don't think of this as something that just happens to other people - it can happen to you. And no, an insurance policy and a padlock is not enough.

Starting your own business sure takes a lot of money. Unfortunately, your expenses don't end once your company is up and running. This means you need to use a budget to meet your financial goals. However, a lot of entrepreneurs don't do this simply because they believe the effort required for budgeting is just too much. Still, this isn't the case and with just a few simple tips, you could have your budget up and running. We singled out 5 of these you'll definitely want to check out.

Working long hours and having work weekends have become a norm in a lot of companies. Everyone has a lot of competitors to worry about, and nothing can replace hard work as a way to surpass it. However, most of the time, the output isn't about the hours the employees put in, but how well they spend them.

Productivity in the workplace is rarely about working more or longer, but about the systems the company puts in place in order to bring out the best in its employees.

Take a closer look at any company out there and you'll see they use social media to promote their products/services. Social media a good thing, except when it's not. Just like it can build up a business in no time, social media can also tear it down in a matter of seconds. And if you're wondering how, here's a list of six ways social media can hurt your business.