Unfortunately, for many entrepreneurs, offering feedback revolves around one shortsighted mantra: “It’s all about the Benjamins.” Well, the next time a “Benjamin” lands in your wallet, you may want to think about that old guy on the front. In his younger years, this wise old sage had a tendency to be brash and forthright. The … Continue reading “What Ben Franklin can teach us about giving feedback”
Category: Focused Business
Best Options for Small Business Marketing
We all know that marketing your small business is essential to getting results, but targeting that market is just as important. When done successfully, businesses are like sharpshooters on the History Channel: wielding their marketing weapons with precision, hitting their mark, and enjoying a quick return on investment. When done poorly? It’s like playing that … Continue reading “Best Options for Small Business Marketing”
How to Set Up Management Systems for Your Small Business
Small businesses thrive when they’re built on a sturdy structure. What happens when you take away that structure? Well, in no time, you’ll find yourself sitting on a mound of wood paneling and fiberglass insulation wondering what happened to your dreams. Your employees want to help you build. All you have to do is lay … Continue reading “How to Set Up Management Systems for Your Small Business”
How to Prevent Entrepreneurial Blind Spots
Business ownership isn’t just about the destination—the journey can be just as rewarding. Yet many entrepreneurs become so obsessed that they fail to see the dangerous curves ahead. Brace yourself, fellow chaos-fighters, because today I’m divulging my checklist for keeping control of the wheel. Keep your eyes on the road and check those blind spots, … Continue reading “How to Prevent Entrepreneurial Blind Spots”
3 Steps to Help Remote Employees Really Work
Entrepreneurs everywhere are giving a whole new meaning to the phrase, “I need a little distance,” by putting employees to work remotely. And whether they’re seeking space or savings, it’s vital to make employees working from home work for the business. Keep your employees engaged from afar with these three tips for building – or … Continue reading “3 Steps to Help Remote Employees Really Work”
