This week the effectiveness of performance reviews came under fire in a New York Times blog. Yet this post, working on the assumption that these reviews can add value to an organization, contains 10 approaches that have been shown to increase worker productivity, especially in small businesses Read More
Procrastination is something that many small business owners will face, and it will deter them from their daily tasks to reach their goals. OneCoach provides insights on how to take charge and control this inevitable obstacle Read More
Motivating employees is perhaps one of the greatest challenges that employers face. Different employees are motivated by different things. But there are a few basic methods that work for all. Here’s a list of the top 10 ways that you can use to ensure that your entire workforce is properly motivated. After all, happy employees are a prime requisite for successful enterprises Read More
Selling your business may be your ultimate goal when you start the company, or it may be a decision you come to after years of running it. Either way, you want to be able to smoothly transition your business to a new owner when the time comes. That can take planning Read More
Are you a plate spinner? No, really – I’m not talking about literal plates floating around in the air; I’m talking about the personality profile called a “scanner” by Barbara Sher in her book, Refuse to Choose. I fought, argued, and wrestled with lots of different productivity suggestions, some from my peers and friends, and others from the tips in widely regarded productivity systems, like GTD. But it wasn’t until a very close confidant pointed me in the direction of Refuse to Choose did I really find my groove Read More
Or are you starting to climb the walls? If you've been out of work for more than a couple of months, the monotony of sending resumes out, dealing with corporate HR departments, and sitting in front of your wide-screen monitor... Read More
Strategic planning enables people to influence the future of their company by focusing on the important resources of time, talent, and money.. Read More
While a contract agreement isn't required to legally operate as a freelancer, it's well worth your while to create one. This article explains the benefits of a freelance contract and offers tips on what to include and how to negotiate. Read More
Getting Your Team in the Zone by Glenn Pasch- I was watching one of the press conferences at the Masters and they asked the Round 2 leader Lee Westwood “was he worried that Phil Mickelson had caught up to him?” He answered (paraphrase) he could only worry about the shots he hit. Read More
You put a lot of time, effort and money into developing your business, your client base, and goodwill. You should take steps to be sure that your business name is protected. Read More
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