When you buy an existing business, as well as taking on the running of the operation, you may also find yourself with a whole new set of employees. If you wish to keep on the existing staff – and you are usually under no obligation to do so – the changeover process must be handled delicately. A …
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The Leadership Toolbox
I fondly remember growing up and helping my father carry his toolboxes to various jobs. My father ran a side business that repaired and installed things like furnaces, air conditioners, and hot water tanks. He also was called out by those who needed miscellaneous repairs such as leaking faucets, …
5 Keys to Getting Your Team to Embrace Change
Teams are critical for business owners, leaders, and managers at all levels. But it’s not always easy to get your team aligned with your vision — or get them to simply execute a task the way you want and need it to be done. Yet any leader, in any business or organization, has to find a way to effect …
Running a Business Like a Boss
If you are new to running a business but you want to make maximum impact, you need to start learning how to run a business like a boss as quickly as possible. This can make a big difference to how quickly your business gets off the ground and how successful it will be. As a first-time boss, you have …
Are Your Managerial Skills Good Enough to Lead Your Business?
It may seem like a no-brainer, but in order for you to lead a business, you need skills—and strong managerial skills at that! Those skills make up the difference between those who sink and those who keep swimming in the business world, metaphorically speaking. If you would like to further hone your …
Tips for Managing Negative Employees
If you’re a small business owner or in a managing role in a small business, it’s not a matter of “if,” but more a matter of “when” you’ll encounter a negative employee. There’s no such thing as a perfect office. There will always be negative people, carrying their contagious energy and inflicting …
