The holidays can be a difficult time of balance for business owners, no matter how large or small your company. All employees want to be able to take time off and enjoy vacation, but very few businesses can afford to shut down in November and December—especially online and retail sales …
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.
7 Effective Ways to Recruit Passive Candidates
When you are looking to hire a specialist for your small business, it is important to realize that most specialists are passive candidates, meaning, they aren’t actively searching for new employment opportunities. This requires you to use different tactics than you normally would in the hiring …
Do You Have Trade Secrets? Here’s How to Protect Them
The closely guarded formula for Coca-Cola is stored in a bank vault that can only be opened by a resolution of the company’s board of directors. Only two Coca-Cola employees ever know the formula at any one time, and their identities are not made public. Also in a bank vault is the formula for …
Covering All Your Legal Bases When Firing
In November of 2011, Merill Lynch was hit with an $8.5 million lawsuit for wrongfully letting an employee go. Three years later, CNN became the Defendant in a similar suit, but this time the Plaintiff was going after $5 million in damages. Unfortunately, these high amounts are more common than …
What Can You Expect in Your Workplace? An Infographic
There is no denying that workforces are the home to many different personalities. Sometimes these personalities clash, and sometimes they work well and create an amazing team. No matter what your area of expertise is, you will always have to deal with various types of workers and clients under your …
Hiring Ex-Felons at Your Small Business: Is it a Good Idea?
You may be someone who thinks everyone deserves a second chance, no matter how big of a mistake they may have made. But should you take that softhearted attitude into your business? Hiring someone with a criminal background could do wonders in helping someone getting back on their feet after being …
