Are you the type that enjoys high-fashion, stays on top of all the current trends, and takes pride in looking sophisticated, professional, and well put-together at the office? Perhaps fashion is a way for you to express yourself in a creative way. Then again, maybe it helps to bolster your confidence in the workplace. Let’s face it, when you look the part of a high-powered … [Read more...]
When it comes to running a business, leadership is a hot conversation topic. Many upper level management staff study leadership theory to identify best practices of leading a team. However, discovering leadership styles and lessons don’t always come from a textbook. Many leadership lessons can be learned from road trips. Lesson 1: Establish Goals Before you hit the road for a … [Read more...]
Leadership is complicated. While a good leader will always solicit and consider input from the team, there are also times when a decision needs to be made quickly and firmly without outside influence. Deciding when to use each of these approaches is one of the hallmarks of good leadership. So, how does a leader know when it's best to crowdsource a decision and when to wield … [Read more...]
Leadership is an ability that some people are born with, and one that others manage to build up through their work and experience with other people. A true leader rarely gets chosen; the potential to drive people forward, and push the progress of the entire team is something that usually emerges spontaneously. History books remember visionaries, people with the ability to … [Read more...]
There is no easy path to becoming a successful entrepreneur, we all know that. Business development is an art of its own, and so is marketing, employee interaction, product management, and so on. The magical formula that will make your brand stand out on the market simply doesn’t exist, even if it seems that many brands are following the same generic path and still somehow … [Read more...]
Managing a law firm, like managing any business, is no easy feat. Considering the competition in the marketplace for legal services, there are certain elements that should be prioritized. Embrace Technology For a law firm to be competitive and to deliver the highest level of satisfaction to its clients, one of the most important things to do is use technology. For instance, … [Read more...]
Being a woman in a male-dominated profession can be hard. But as Mary Stapleton has found out, it can also be an advantage. Mary is the owner of Ms. Sparky Electric and is an electrical contractor in the San Diego, California area of Encinitas. In a city as large as San Diego, there are many, many electricians. With so many options, standing out in whatever way you can is … [Read more...]
Any business owner knows that building a strong team is the key to creating a successful business. It is the staff that helps to drive the vision forward. Without their skills, experience, and participation, driving the brand forward is nearly impossible. Knowing these facts, accomplished leaders invest a lot of time and effort into not only hiring the best group of employees, … [Read more...]
Being a true leader involves a lot more than a fancy title and being the boss. Though managing staff will be a significant part of your role as a business owner, if you don’t possess the skills necessary to effectively guide them, accomplishing company goals and aiding your staff in reaching their fullest potential will be difficult. A leader is essentially supposed to help … [Read more...]
At Businessing Magazine, we’re always looking to highlight business owners with interesting or inspiring stories. We recently spoke with Myrna Steinbaum, owner and founder of VeniExpress, a Southern California-based mobile phlebotomy company. VeniExpress is a business that travels to their patients’ homes or places of work to perform everything from blood draws, to drug … [Read more...]
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