In the current economic environment, it is important that businesses find ways to stand out, tighten their operations, and increase their revenues while keeping expenses low. As many businesses struggle to stay ahead of the competition, the day-to-day operations of the business are more than enough to keep management busy, […]
Read MoreThis is a very unique time that we are living in. In my many years, I would not have thought that anything like this could have happened. So do I think that I have the magic answer for growing or surviving this crisis? In short “no.” What I do have […]
Read MoreOne of my most favorite sayings is “Content is King,” In this day and age this is such a true statement. You need to have content on your website or social media to gives your readers and followers an understanding that you know your stuff. The more content that you […]
Read MoreWhat are your 2020 goals? Is there something that you want to accomplish in your business? Grow revenue by x percent, purchase a new piece of machinery, hire more staff? There are many different goals for all businesses. The first thing to do is to define what your goals are, […]
Read MoreWith the unemployment rate never higher than 4% for any month, 2019 proved a banner year for job seekers. And though economists warn of a possible economic downturn within the next two years, American employers at the moment are scrambling to fill the 7.4 million open jobs. What does the vibrant U.S. workforce […]
Read More5 Ways to Create a Business Budget A business budget can serve two distinct business accounting functions. A budget can serve to help forecast expenses and is also can help to contain costs. Running a business is a career path which can easily turn hectic. You never know what a […]
Read Morehave a hard time saying no. Perhaps you do too. This problem is more common than we think, especially for those who are empathetic or nurturing. We just hate the thought of hurting someone else’s feelings. It was a long time before I noticed this problem in myself. For most of […]
Read MoreIn January, the New York Times released an article by Erin Griffith titled, “Why Are Young People Pretending to Love Work?” In an exploration of current work culture and a disturbing shift seen in the millennial generation, Griffith explains, “I saw the greatest minds of my generation log 18-hour days—and then boast […]
Read MoreBy the year 2020, there will be nearly 3 billion social media users worldwide. That’s nearly 3 billion people that are using these online platforms to communicate, share, and express themselves. If you want to have a unicorn business, it’s imperative that you participate in sharing social media content. It helps to […]
Read MoreTraditional thinking would have you believe you need a title to be considered a leader. Conventional thinking is wrong. A title doesn’t make a leader; your actions do. In my book, Building the Best, I define a leader as: “someone whose actions inspire, empower, and serve in order to elevate […]
Read MoreThere’s a lot of truth behind the saying, “People don’t leave bad jobs. They leave bad bosses.” More often than not, it’s not because they are underpaid, rather it’s because they feel undervalued and unappreciated. Sadly many managers think that they’ve fulfilled their duty by providing a paycheck, but that’s […]
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