Imagine running and then…SMACK, hitting a brick wall. Painful, right? Now, do you blame that wall for being there or yourself for running into it? Truth be told, it doesn’t matter so long as you get around, over, under, or bulldoze through that darned wall! All small business owners contend with problems, both internal and … Continue reading “Perspective: The Secret of Small Business Improvement”
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Time: The Competitive Edge for a Seasonal Business
We go bonkers when a favorite sports team succeeds and for good reason! It’s fantastic to be a part of a winning team. Do championship teams just jump on the field and “do it?” Of course not! Months of off-season groundwork and sweat preceded that victory. If you have a seasonal business, it’s no different. … Continue reading “Time: The Competitive Edge for a Seasonal Business”
Business Systems and The Myth of Common Sense
Raise your hand if this phrase has escaped your mouth in the last month: “Why don’t my employees get it? It’s just common sense!” Sound familiar? I hear this complaint regularly. It seems like a famine of common sense is the bane of entrepreneurs worldwide. So, how do you stop the hand-holding? What role do … Continue reading “Business Systems and The Myth of Common Sense”
Business Training: How to Teach Your Team What You Know
When initially learning to drive you didn’t just jump in and speed off. At least I certainly hope not! Someone was showing you the ropes…with one foot on the safety brake, right? Similarly, no employee is going to perfect their tasks without some business training. Now, much of what your team learns will come from … Continue reading “Business Training: How to Teach Your Team What You Know”
The Art of Employee Recognition: Acts of Awesomeness
“Employee of the Month” was a great way to inspire employees…in 1975. Now it’s something better suited to a punch line in an episode of The Office or a Dilbert cartoon. As a small business owner, you don’t have to do things the stuffy old way. It’s time for the new hotness. In this video, … Continue reading “The Art of Employee Recognition: Acts of Awesomeness”
