There is no way around it. If you’re going to be in business, you’re going to find yourself face-to-face with some type of dispute at some point in time. It may be a disagreement with a client, an employee, a supplier, or a business partner, but it will happen. And no matter who it’s with, the way …
Strategizing Articles and Interviews (category)
The most successful business owners are always thinking ahead. If you are a new business owner, strategizing about mission statements, corporate culture and business plans are things you would be smart to address early on. More seasoned business owners can benefit from articles on everything from setting client expectations to creating a niche for your small business
The Learning Doesn’t Stop Here
Starting your own business feels like such a victory. You get to follow your passion, and you get to be the one to create processes and systems that make sense to you. For people who switch from working in the corporate world to becoming a small business owner, it can feel like breaking free into a …
Gearing up Your Small Business for Fall
We tend to think of New Year’s Eve as the time to ring out the old and bring in the new, but fall can be a new beginning for your small business. Many of us tend to shift into a lower gear during the summer, and that’s a good thing. We all need time to slow down. With the kids going back to …
3 Major 2015 Workplace Trends You Don’t Want to Ignore
Staying current on workplace trends is essential if you want to run a business that flows with the world around it. Essentially, these movements give you an idea not only about what is happening right this moment, but they also provide a sneak peek at what is likely to come. This allows you to plan …
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Expanding Your Business
I have an aunt who owns a very successful bakery. In fact, her cookies, donuts, and other sugary treats are so sought after, she now supplies to more than 20 wholesale customers (and turns down many others on a regular basis) in addition to taking care of the retail side of her business. Because …
Increase Profits With Purpose
Generating maximum profits from your business is always a goal for the vast majority of business owners, presidents and CEOs, but should it be the primary goal? What if you could generate higher profits if your company is led by a greater purpose versus simply by going after bigger profits? I've …
