Working from home has many benefits for small business owners, but it also has several drawbacks. It can be isolating, can lead to laziness, a lack of discipline and may not be the most professional environment in which to meet people. And it requires cleaning up (try to get a coffee stain out of Read More
I wanted to hire a few extra people for the holiday rush. There was no pressure to get a position filled, yet somehow I managed to hire the worst possible candidate. I was angry. Read More
Five tips for small businesses who want to move to the next level, starting with relentless change. Read More
You have your brokerage accounts and you’ve shaved your trading costs to the bone. You’re a savvy investor with a balanced portfolio, and you understand currency markets the way an 11 year old understands Pokemon evolutions. In short, you’re no n00b when it comes to investing. Read More
The cost of hiring, orienting and training a new employee can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $30,000 per person, depending upon their position in the organization. Given this information, orientation is a sure way to cut costs in your organization and therefore, who can afford not to make time to ori Read More
It’s that time of year again – annual employee performance review season! And with employee reviews comes the inevitable question of how do you reward high-performing employees, especially in a tough economy? Here are some tips for assessing the best ways to reward your employees based on a strong Read More
There are some skills that are a must for your futureSuccess:
1. Create value for its services.
2. Understand how to effectively prospect in your area.
3. Knowing how to sell features and benefits.
4. Learn how to qualify prospects for the first time you talk to them.
5. Knowing how to recogni Read More
An entrepreneur needs the right toolkit to streamline their business and save time and money. Here's 6 online tools to do just that Read More
Interesting book excerpt from 'Lateral Approach to Taking Charge: Simple Principles for New Bosses on Building Authority and Partnerships' by Ho Wing Sit and Ling Bundgaard, 2010. Read More
The older and wiser I get, the more I start to create and follow my own principles. Like a Jiminy Cricket on my shoulder, they pop up when the occasion arises. As a young and eager person, I'd say yes to almost anything, but now, as an older filmmaker and businessman, I have to force myself to say Read More
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