Public speaking offers a number of business-related benefits. For starters, it gives you more visibility, helping you get your brand out there and in front of your target market. At the same time, it establishes you as an expert in your field, making you someone the listeners feel they can trust …
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.
Being the Best Boss Possible
There’s no denying that the functionality, quality, and price of your products and services all play an important role in your ability to be successful in business. However, there’s one other factor that can have a huge impact on your ability to rise to the top; although, it’s one that is frequently …
Engaged Leaders: Radio Interview with Steven Goldstein
Steven Goldstein, author, speaker, and business consultant, is the guest on this episode of Monday Morning Radio with Dean Rotbart. Goldstein is a management engagement expert who helps companies, large and small, improve the ways their leaders engage with employees and customers. Goldstein has …
4 Ways to Increase Employee Retention
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2.7 and 2.8 million people quit their job every month (yes…million). This is a trend that has been showing an increase since the country’s recession ended, and the industries hardest hit by workers who are choosing to leave their jobs include …
The Pros and Cons of Sharing Company Ownership with your Employees
When you have worked hard to establish and build your small business, why in the world would you consider sharing the ownership of that business with your employees? The answer is the same answer you use in making your other business decisions—it could be good for business. First, the term …
Outside the Box Places to Find the Best Employees
Finding a good employee isn’t always the easiest task, but it is definitely worth it when you consider how much a not-so-good employee can cost your business. According to DHI Group, Inc., if you hire a bad employee who earns roughly $100,000 per year, the cost to your business is two-and-a-half …