Sometimes it feels like everyone is talking about leadership. The myriad perspectives seem to confuse the topic. Reasons to get into the field of leadership are plentiful, but to me, none is greater than the desire to serve and be part of something larger than the mere existence brought about by daily routines in the…
Borrowing money to start or expand a business is a good way to grow your income, but it can be hard on your credit rating. Borrowing smart can protect your credit rating. Working to keep your interest rate low will reduce your payments and help you keep more of your money in your pocket. Here…
The relationship between a boss and their employees is unlike that of a romantic relationship or that between friends. You want to have positive relationships between you and your employees, but you need to make sure they’re appropriate and not showing any signs of favoritism. These are things you can do for the best relationships…
We have all seen it and even experienced it: a reaction to an event, a comment or even a thing that triggers an immediate emotional response accompanied by secondary and tertiary effects. But when and why does this happen? Well, these questions have myriad answers, but I believe many people experience these feelings when trying to…
Owning and operating your own business has become easier to accomplish throughout the years. Many invest years upon years to educate themselves in the world of business. From learning all about accounting to reading up on current marketing trends, they’ve covered it all, or did they? Although everything we mentioned is very important in establishing…
Bringing in the right people to work for your company can be one of the most challenging things a business leader can do. The process can leave a recruiter jaded after a while. However, reviewing a potential employee’s application must be taken seriously, and the process must be thorough. The following list details some of…
As any small business owner can tell you, their time is extremely precious. That’s why business meetings are often a necessary evil. They may be needed, but they have to be quick, efficient and productive. To that end, here are three ways you can make sure that your meeting will be successful and not yet…
A financial audit can be done at any time within a company. The purpose is to look at a variety of different processes and practices. Flaws in these systems will be discovered. Audits can also confirm that things are running exactly how they are supposed to. Usually, a sampling of information is taken from various…
The number one challenge for new business owners is not their product or service — it’s the challenge of getting people to their website. Obscurity is truly the number one killer of businesses around the world. So, where should you begin when it comes to attracting and keeping new customers? In the following article, we…