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Sometimes managers avoid dealing with employee performance issues out of a concern that a direct conversation will become confrontational, complex or time consuming. Other managers worry about creating potential legal issues if they don’t have a company policy to stand behind.

To slice through t Read More

In the world of entrepreneurship, raising venture capital money is often looked at as a success in and of itself. It’s the glitziest form of investment that gets the most attention and most play in the press because many VCs have become mini celebrities and the dollar amounts invested can be quite Read More

Sidestepping four common mistakes can help companies develop stronger and more capable leaders, save time and money, and boost morale. A McKinsey Quarterly article. Read More

One of the first things you need to examine before deciding if entrepreneurship is right for you right now is your finances. When starting a new business, you’re more than likely going to spend at least a few months in the hole and, despite the fact that your business will be losing m... Read More

Your employees are a key asset in keeping your business running smoothly, but they’re not an insignificant business expense. Here are few strategies for controlling your payroll costs without shortchanging your staff, limiting your growth potential, or jeopardizing customer service. Read More

While some large, national companies, like McDonald's, are happy to have followers from anywhere and everywhere, smaller, niche businesses can benefit greatly from reaching people and growing a following in their own industry. A small business in a specific town, city or region, such as a spa that Read More

Everyone’s heard the refrain “cash is king” when it comes to running a small business and it certainly can be true. There are many new or small companies that are profitable but are still forced to close their doors because they didn’t manage their cash flow appropriately. That’s why careful cashfl Read More

It’s tough enough to drum up clients. For a business being bootstrapped by its owner, getting stiffed for services rendered can spell financial trouble.
To avoid finding yourself in a similar situation, it’s best to steer clear of potentially problematic clients. Here are some telltale signs to wa Read More

I’ve done a few videos talking about how to attract, retain, and train top talent in your organization because we all know that the people working in your business are the key to its success. No matter how amazing an owner/manager you are, however, eventually you will need to fire someone and/or so Read More

Like most business owners, you probably incur costs on wining and dining customers or clients. You’d think that this is an easy tax deduction, but you’d be wrong. The tax law is peppered with rules and limitations that curtail or prevent you from deducting meal costs you’d think would be a legitima Read More