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A recent article featured in Harper’s Magazine is making some waves for its take on time tracking and workplace monitoring. The article in question, entitled “The Spy Who Fired Me,” makes the case that time tracking and workplace monitoring software “has taken on a life of its own.”
The author, Es Read More

The importance of being fresh, focused and formidable is undeniable in life and business.
Building personal relationships and connections, tribes and communities is a fact of professional life, both in person and online. We have these two amazingly diverse and complementary worlds that we live, wo Read More

Today I am departing from my usual pattern of writing about data to tell you about a personal experience. The story illustrates how a big company’s promotional strategy can backfire and drive a long-term customer to a small business competitor. Read More

If your small business has a presence on Facebook, and it certainly ought to, you should know about a pending policy change set for this week.
On April 30, Facebook will no longer allow third-party apps to export your data — including your Facebook contacts, profile photos and messages — into othe Read More

When it comes to becoming your own boss, there are often some misconceptions floating around. Let’s banish a few of the ones that you might be told so that you’ve got the right picture of what to expect as you launch your own business. Read More

I’ve often been asked what I look for in employees — not an unusual question.
The answer could get long and drawn out, too. I’ve dealt with hundreds of employees over the years I’ve run my business and, if asked, I can say a lot about it. What I’m looking for in an employee boils down to these th Read More

Many companies have raised their minimum wages in recent years in order to compete for better talent. But one company is taking that concept to a whole new level. Read More

How do you get the sale while leaving the client feeling like they won the lottery?
Whether you’re a business owner or employee, in a sales function or not in a revenue-generating position, you are a sales person. We may “sell” our personal brand for a new position or our company’s products and se Read More

One of the biggest challenges an organization can face is getting employees to complete timesheets and track their time.
In an age of “Big Brother” wariness and an increased focus on privacy, some employees may balk and fuss at the idea of accounting for their time, while others may struggle with Read More

The rumors are true. Google is launching its own wireless service called Project Fi. The new service was announced recently, and the company says its goal is to create a fast and easy wireless experience.
Not everyone will be able to jump onto the new service right away, however. Read More