One of the most important things every startup founder needs to do is to find the right talent. If chosen poorly, your employees can cost you a lot of time and money, which is definitely something you want to avoid. Therefore, what you need to do is make sure that you recruit only top talent for …
Leading Articles and Interviews (category)
When it comes to running a small business, leadership is of the utmost importance. Employees look to you for guidance and to set the tone for your company. Learn more about what it means to be an effective leader with the articles in this section, which cover topics such as employee management, hiring and firing, and team building.
High Employee Retention – A Crucial Component a Successful Business
In an era where young workers are no longer concerned about long-term employment with a specific company, maintaining a high employee retention rate can be challenging. An organization that can sustain its staff long-term reaps benefits such as utilizing fewer resources and time needed to retrain …
What Are Intrepreneurs, and Why Does Your Small Business Need Them?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 50% of start-up businesses fail within five years. Although this statistic may seem staggering, rarely is it a significant concern to anyone seeking to start a new business venture. Research has proven that the primary reason for the majority of …
4 Ways to Keep Your Top Employees from Searching for Other Jobs
Do you have someone (or several someones) working for your company that you’d do almost anything to keep? Maybe they have a knack for dealing with your customers, or perhaps they have a way of getting your suppliers to go the extra mile. Whatever it is that makes them invaluable to you, the last …
7 Rules of Reasonable Delegation
“From a young age, I learned to focus on the things I was good at and delegate to others what I was not good at. That’s how Virgin is run. Fantastic people throughout the Virgin Group run our businesses, allowing me to think creatively and strategically.” – Richard …
How to Improve the Human Capital of Your Company by Investing in Employees
Did you know that disengaged employees can cost companies as much as $500 billion every year? Even though better engagement can lead to a more than 20% increase in profitability, only one-quarter of businesses have an engagement strategy in place. Knowing this, it is vital for companies to devote …
