Recently, I read an article in the Economist about sports. What do sports and small business have in common you may wonder. Well, they have at least one blatant topic in common: decision making. Imagine this. The sports team of your choice played a great season, put in tough work, and made it all the […]
Skip the corporate suits and ties, the shift work uniforms and the generic rules for dressing written in the organization handbook. As a small business owner, you can dress in whatever you so choose. But remember; your attire is often the first aspect you are judged upon by current and potential clients. Are your clothes […]
Not only does a small business owner have to consider profit, productivity, growth and marketing for their small business, they must also consider their employees. Many successful small business owners will credit a large amount of their achievement to their employees. Here’s how to look out for yours. 1. Goal Setting and Regular Feedback Goal […]
As a small business looking to hire employees you must have a culture about you which draws potential candidates in. Take a look at what Google does for their employees here. Although your small business may not go to that extreme, start with these three tips to define your organizational culture. 1. Crucial Employee Characteristics […]
It’s that time of year. Street corners are cluttered with charitable organizations, sidewalks are full of bustling shoppers, and mall parking lots show no sign of empty spots. It’s Christmas and tis’ the time of year to spend with loved ones… and worry about what to get that hard to please small business owner on […]
