One of the challenges of hiring temporary and seasonal employees is figuring out how to motivate them to do a good job. When this motivation is lacking, it can seriously compromise the impact and productivity of your entire company. Learn what you can do about it. Read More

Small Business Legal Guide: Recording Phone Conversations

Avatar Posted by ShawnHessinger under Legal
From http://www.callcorder.com 5036 days ago
Made Hot by: Cathode Ray Dude on February 11, 2011 7:11 pm
Thanks to Nancy Byerly Jones who tweets at @LawBusinessTips sharing great legal tips for small business for this link on recording phone conversations. There may be many reasons in your small business why you may wish to record phone conversations with a client, supplier, customer or vendor, but it Read More

How to Stop Micromanaging Your Team

Avatar Posted by sherisaid under Human Resources
From http://www.entrepreneur.com 5046 days ago
Made Hot by: Big Business Boogaloo on February 6, 2011 11:32 pm
Holding employees accountable to their assigned tasks without micromanaging is a classic workplace dilemma that can be difficult to navigate. Here are five creative solutions to keep employees accountable. Read More

Building Your Brand In The Workplace

Avatar Posted by KarenKeller under Self-Development
From http://karen-keller.com 5046 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Bluesman on February 5, 2011 9:01 pm
Here’s what is important for women in the workplace – build your brand – YOU. Use everything you know about branding to build YOUR personal brand. Make it strong.

What qualities do you possess to bring your feminine to the workplace or to your business?

Don’t underplay what you've done. If Read More

How You Kill Motivation At Work

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From http://www.bretlsimmons.com 5044 days ago
Made Hot by: Monsieur Eraser on February 3, 2011 9:21 pm
Few things irritate me more than opacity and unfairness at work. If you have the privilege of leading people, one of the quickest ways you can lose your legitimacy in their eyes is to take away their voice. Before you make any decision that significantly affects the work your folks do, you better h Read More
Modern portfolio theory assumes that we are rational investors and invest only in efficient and optimal portfolios that provide the maximum return for minimum risk. The truth (as posited by Behavioural Economists) is that we far from rational and are subject to a myriad of psychological influence Read More
Often in the world of Business we fall into the trap of judging books by their covers.

Let's say Dolph Lundgren, co-star of Rocky IV came to you to apply for a job. "What can that muscular, dumb jock bring to my business?"

How about a 160 I.Q., a Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering and a F Read More

Legal Questions For Small Business Startup

Avatar Posted by Entrepreneurosaurus under Legal
From http://sentinelsource.com 5053 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business Tribe on January 30, 2011 1:40 am
Among the many considerations when transforming your hobby, interest or specialty into a small business startup are quite a few legal questions you may want to consider. This extensive list ranging from legal to financing and planning issues is a great place to start. Use it as a road map when star Read More

Are you passing the torch?

Avatar Posted by ementormarketing under Self-Development
From http://www.margieclayman.com 5054 days ago
Made Hot by: HomeBusinessMedia on January 29, 2011 2:51 am
Here’s a challenge for you for this week. Pass the torch on to just 1 person. Whether it’s answering a question, writing a blog post with a person in mind, or cheering someone on who is having a hard time breaking in, pass the torch. Pass on some knowledge. Pass on your perspective. And tell your s Read More

Do-It-Yourself Legal Work Cuts Small Business Costs

Avatar Posted by Entrepreneurosaurus under Legal
From http://blog.entrepreneur.com 5053 days ago
Made Hot by: Monsieur Eraser on January 27, 2011 1:30 am
Do-it-yourself legal work is one of eight suggestions for cutting costs in your small business. Check out the legal resources provided to do some of your legal work free or at low cost and read about the other tips for cutting your overall small business costs. Read More
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