“Immaturity is the incapacity to use one's intelligence without the guidance of another,” according to German philosopher Immanuel Kant. Are you receiving the guidance of another in your small business? Are you giving guidance to someone else? A mentor is someone who shares knowledge and advice to …
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.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring Someone You Know
As a small business owner, you are in a great position to offer people in your community the ability to support themselves and their families by providing them with a job. But what happens when the person asking to work for you is someone you know personally? What if it is a family member or …
Drug Testing Employees: 4 Factors to Consider
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, substance abuse is costing our country over $700 billion annually. Furthermore, almost three-quarters of all illegal drug users are actively employed either full or part time, which means that a large amount of the cost comes back on small …
Interview with Mike Agugliano, the Ninja Business Warrior
Monday Morning Radio host Dean Rotbart interviews Mike Agugliano, Founder of ServiceKey, a company that teaches business owners in the home service industry how to be more successful. ServiceKey offers coaching, mentoring and workshops in the areas of marketing, sales, communication, management and …
Building Trust With Transparency
I often wonder if a business would be more efficient if it were run by children. I know that sounds crazy, but hear me out. Little kids may not be well-versed in complicated business things like accounting practices, inventory control, and supply chains (although I’m not sure these things even have …
10 Interview Questions That Will Help You Hire the Right Applicant
Anyone who has ever had to conduct an interview knows just how difficult it can be. After all, someone who looks good on paper isn’t always going to be the best fit for your small business and you only have a few minutes to figure that out. So, asking the right interview questions is imperative if …
