It’s that time of year again – time to make New Year’s resolutions.  Isn’t it motivating to start off with a clean slate and lofty goals to make changes for the better? However, most of us fail miserably at sticking to our commitments.   Why?  Typically, we’re overly ambitious in our goal-setting and as a result, [...]

It’s often called the lost week:  The week between Christmas and New Years Day.  In fact, many businesses, including mine, close up shop during that week. But it has been a tough year, and if you are like most small businesses you are concerned about your prospects in 2010.  So why not turn that lost [...]

Are you planning a holiday party for your company this year?  Holiday events can be a fun way to say thanks to your employees for a job well done throughout the year.  But sometimes the holiday cheer can get out of control, resulting in serious consequences for your business. As an employer, you can be [...]

It’s often called the lost week:  The week between Christmas and New Years Day.  In fact, many businesses, including mine, close up shop during that week. But it has been a tough year, and if you are like most small businesses you are concerned about your prospects in 2010.  So why not turn that lost [...]