The Internet brings numerous marketing opportunities but also poses threats to small business sales. Sometimes, a corporate blog or a comment in a social Web site is followed by derogatory remarks or belittling statements. Here's advice on when and how you should respond to negative comments Read More
Most service oriented businesses still offer free quotes for their customers. If you are one of these you might want to consider asking some pertinent questions prior to wasting your time and the customer’s time.. Read More
A short missive on the impact of the words "good enough". My question to these words are "is it?" - what do you think Read More
In a bid to generate more success in my life I perfected a ritual and repeated it every morning. I started each day with a prayer to Lady Luck while soaking in a bath filled with four leafed clovers.. Read More
Who knew? The government says that if you don't want to pay your interns, you can't expect much - if anything - in return. Makes sense, but how many business do you think fail to observe the laws in place to protect unpaid interns Read More
See the list of activities used by the Wellness Coordinator at successful small business Lundberg Family Farms Read More
One of the biggest challenges for managers is holding people accountable for execution.

It takes courage and skill to have those tough and timely conversations when someone is not achieving the required standards. Avoiding the issue and hoping things will get better are signs you are not doing your job as a manager. Read More
Those who know me well (and probably also those that only know me a little bit), know that I am an eternal optimist. Sadly, I find that by living a life as an optimist, I'm often misunderstood, maligned and simply found ignorant and annoying. I find this a bit of a sad reflection on a world that is becoming increasingly mistrusting and negatively focused. After all, if you don't LET a light shine, you can guarantee that it won't, and for me, that is no way to live Read More
How aware are you of your language? Do you know that there are certain words that are used in everyday language that seriously affect your outcomes and in a negative way Read More
A business writer says company imagination is dead. We offer a counterpoint based on our interaction with small firms Read More
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