We had so much fun last week that we’ve decided to extend our small business book club to include another three that should make their way into your library. Here are a bonus three suggestions that should improve your business’ prospects. “Drive: The Surprising Truth...
If you’re a small business owner or thinking about putting together a start-up, time spent with a good book can be invaluable. Allow us to offer a few suggestions that should help your prospects. “How to Win Friends and Influence People” (Dale Carnegie) 288 pages This...
Graphic design is about much more than “making things pretty.” In fact, we would advise against saying that to a designer. You won’t like the reaction. Graphic design is an art that takes creativity and imagination. It requires years for design professionals to hone...
Any business’ mission statement needs to be more than words on paper. Missions and values need to be well-researched, attainable and a clear roadmap for employee behavior. So how can businesses large and small craft mission statements, with accompanying core values,...
After the past year-plus all of us have had, a summer vacation sounds pretty good. And with more and more people receiving vaccinations, the places we all want to see are quickly reopening. Some employers are even making it easier to take time off by relaxing...
Diversity is more than a buzzword, a concept that will surely burn out over time. Instead, it’s an approach the best employers are taking to make certain they answer challenges and thrive in the long run. When thinking about diversity, keep in mind that, while...
Some people are just born to sell. They’re good-looking, the breaks always go their way and they are always in the right place at the right time. At least it seems that way. Chances are, that co-worker or competitor has put in a lot of effort to be good at what he or...
A Gallup poll taken in January found that 56% of U.S. workers were "always" or "sometimes" working remotely. The percentage of workers clocking in from home hit a high of 70% last April. It’s safe to assume that many of those workers have children. As people start...
So you’ve decided it’s time to rebrand your business. Out with the old, in with the new. Before you get started, here are a few steps to ensure that you’re ready to make small or big changes. Make a choice: Partial or total? This is the first question to answer. A...
