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Do you think the secret to growing your small business is to work harder and harder, putting in longer and longer hours? In reality, the secret to growing your business is just the opposite—it’s delegating work to others. If you’re obsessed with handling every aspect of your business yourself, from Read More

Some people just aren’t employee material. As a manager you really shouldn’t have any qualms about getting rid of those who disrupt what you are trying to accomplish. All people you don’t need to keep on for any reason. But there’s a few others that need handling too. Read More

So many business owners don't take vacation because they think they're business can't run with out them there. Or they work while on vacation. Brad and Jill squash that idea and show how you CAN take a vacation and not get overwhelmed with work when you get back. Read More

(by Fran Tarkenton)As the quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, NFL Hall of Famer: Fran Tarkenton had to trust his teammates. When they drew up plays, especially in critical situations, he knew they saw things he didn’t, and needed their input to make the right decisions. Every down depended on th Read More

Praising your employees won't help them be more effective. Instead, learn how to use the right ratio of criticism and praise to help them succeed. Read More

The art of forming a strategy, or thinking strategically is a skill required in many levels in today’s complex world, but it is especially important to leaders. Check how it can be enhanced! Read More

The way you sit at work determines your compatibility with your co-workers. If you don't believe me, check out this funny-but-true infographic. Read More

One of the most creative ways to keep your small business fresh and ahead of the curve is with a reverse mentor. Although it’s not a new practice, many small business owners fail to effectively employ this fruitful source of social capital as a means to keep their business progressive. Read More

Here are a few ideas I have found companies using to thank their employees. I hope these give you a few ideas of your own. You should always be on the lookout for opportunities to thank your employees for great work. Read More