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, […]
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 […]
Top Reasons People Quit and How To Prevent It!
September 6, 2012 By 1 Comment
If you’re a manager or run a business, hiring great talent is essential to your success. Having a great employee is a godsend, and you want to make sure that you do everything in your power to keep them on board. As such, here are the top reasons people quit and what you can do […]
Why You Should Join a Chamber of Commerce…Probably
August 27, 2012 By 2 Comments
Most everyone has heard of a Chamber of Commerce, but few people actually know what they do and why they should be involved. A Chamber can be incredibly valuable to a new business. Here is what you need to know. The Basics: What They Do A Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization dedicated […]
Be Professional, Even Off the Clock
August 21, 2012 By 3 Comments
As a small business owner, you are the face of your company. While you may have separate branding and marketing efforts, the owner represents the business every day. It is important to put your best foot forward. You Are Your Brand If you own a small business, you are linked to your brand whether you […]
