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There is emotional and economic cost to ending your relationship with a key employee who has gone as far as he can go, but it is nothing compared to the cost of hobbling your company. No employee has the right to tell you that you can only go this far, and no further. Whether it’s by word or action Read More

We accept, almost without question, the idea that technology can make us more efficient. No small business owner would dream of replacing his or her PC, with a room full of typists. How enthusiastic will we be when a machine can not only add efficiencies, but can replace our entire business? Read More

In the words of the late, great Father Guido Sarducci of Saturday Night Live fame; “I canna teach you everything you need to know about business inna fiva minutes. You buya something, and thena you sell it for more.” Read More

Whether you are looking to ensure your staff members have up-to-date skills or new employees can fulfil their role, here are the top 3 ways to train staff. Read More

Some organizations are effective. They get the job done. Some are efficient and depend on their people to execute proven and tested systems. From the customer’s perspective the two may look very much the same, but the difference to your bottom line can be substantial. Read More

Many small businesses try to differentiate by saying “We aren’t what you expect. We don’t look or behave like our competitors.” In most cases, they then have to waste time explaining why. Take an objective look at your marketing. You might be better off by simply doing what everyone else does. Read More

Personal time management is the burden of every business owner. Many are "proudly out of control." Effective time management is the skill of an executive. Truly successful owners have learned that personal organization and self-discipline are critical components to running a successful organization Read More

Employers are saying that they have jobs, but can’t find the people to fill them. Prospective employees are saying that they want to work, but can’t find a job.Is everyone blindfolded in a dark room, wandering around unaware of others in the same room unless they bump into them? Not exactly. Read More

A rational look at the number of “funds” active in the market, measured against the number of legitimate candidates for investment or acquisition, paints a clear view of why so many small companies are receiving calls from interested investors. Read More

In the business acquisition world, deals where a seller keeps some equity for a future round of merger or acquisition activity is generally known as getting a “second bite of the apple.” Generally, the motivation for a business owner is to secure part of his or her equity value now, and keep some s Read More