As a small business owner, one of the hardest things to do is let go of control. It may be because you care about your business and customers more than your employees. It may be because you see your employees as unable or unmotivated to manage the challenges of operating your company. Whatever the reason, […]
Engage in the Startup Community
November 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Sometimes, starting your own business can feel lonely. Often your friends and family have “normal jobs” and cannot relate to the struggles and hard work behind starting a business. Instead, they patronize you with jokes like, “at least you can work in your pajamas all day” or “you don’t even have a boss.” Getting involved […]
What You Can Deduct from Your Taxes
October 30, 2012 By 2 Comments
As a new business owner, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about your taxes. Of course, your operations are the priority, but make sure you track everything so you can get the best deductions when April rolls around. Computer Equipment and Software Every business needs an office. Whether you are working in a […]
How to Give Feedback to an Employee – A Model For Feedback
October 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
As a leader, it can be incredibly difficult to give feedback to an employee, especially if it is about poor performance. However, on the flip side, if you don’t give the feedback, the employee has little chance of improving their performance. I’ve had to give serious feedback to employees on multiple occasions, even so tough […]
Managing a Business on Vacation
October 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I recently took a 10 day trip out of the country and had almost no email and internet access. Just because I was gone, however, doesn’t mean business took a break. Here are some tips on running your business while out of town. Pre-Plan Planning ahead is huge. If you have a staff, you […]
