"Motivation: A Key Ingredient For Success" examines recent business reports which identify a clear lack of personal motivation in the American work force.  More...
Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques are derived from the field of indirect or conversational hypnosis. This form of hypnosis has nothing to do with tricking anyone or putting them to sleep. It is simply a fascinating "mesmerizing" way of speaking.  More...
When it comes to background checks, employers should be aware of the reasons for performing a background check, what basic information to request, and what legal boundaries exist to protect an employee's privacy. NFIB discusses this topic.  More...
Nearly 90 percent of discrimination charges are discharge-related. The reasons are obvious: Terminations cause hard feelings, create economic need, and destroy feelings of loyalty, says today’s expert. What can HR do?  More...
The CEO of Mahalo has gotten more press than any entrepreneur could dream of and has never had a public relations firm working for him. Calacanis's philosophy of PR is summed up in six words: be amazing, be everywhere, be real. You don't need a PR firm, you don't need an in-house PR person and you don't need to spend ANY money to get ama  More...
As small business owners, we must always prioritize our goals and tasks. Here are 10 search engine marketing tasks you can complete in about 10 minutes or less that can deliver results worth many times that level of effort.  More...
Smaller businesses can optimize processes by focusing on what's core to their success. Online outsourcing and collaboration services enable smaller businesses to do just that.  More...
Most Main Street businesses are sold through seller-financing, in which the seller holds a note and is paid over time by the buyer. This article points out tips to help the small business seller maximize value when creating a seller-financed note.  More...
In recent days, the debate between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain has increasingly focused on the economy. When it comes to such discussions, tax policy is where the rubber meets the road. And it is one of the key areas where the candidates are offering dramatically different approaches.  More...
If you believe human assets are your number one asset, you need to read this article in Business Week.  More...
Seth makes the point that a click on an ad doesn't cost a reader anything, but gives the writer a small reward for producing good content.  More...
Many businesses these days are venturing into the Wild West of social media, trying their hand at things like blogging and Twitter and creating profiles on social-networking sites. But along the way they’re making lots of mistakes.  More...
Advice from your peers in other industries can provide new perspective and immediate solutions to pressing problems. Steve MacGill, CEO of Peersight Online, discusses why in this guest post.  More...
Activity defines the person who is willing to put in time, but not willing to engage himself. Productivity defines the person who is fully engaged in what he is doing, and not just at the office, but in life.  More...


I was podcasted on Small Business Trends Radio

Alltop, all the top stories