Not long ago I wrote about various business contests and gave you a long list of small business and startup competitions you might want to check out. But I also told you to keep your eyes open for additional contests and today I want to tell you about a brand new entry that you should […]
Hey small business owner: Would you like to know an easy way to tell if you’re at a higher risk for depression, alcoholism, type-2 diabetes, heart attack, stroke and just about every other modern health and wellness nightmare? You can find out by answering one question: Do you work more than 55 hours a week […]
People can make – or break – your business. It’s a simple fact. You can’t build a successful and sustainable business single-handedly. But it’s not just about finding warm bodies – you need the right people in the right places who share your vision of success. Whether it’s your first hire, a professional advisor or a strategic partnership, the […]
I get a lot of questions from my community about using independent contractors and/or freelancers instead of going through the hassle and expense of actually hiring employees. It’s tempting to categorize workers as independent contractors (ICs) rather than employees, because ICs are people considered to be in business for themselves. Therefore, your business is not […]
This week many of the most popular small business articles I’ve shared on social media deal with critical, “meat-and-potato” topics, such as networking, business valuation techniques and making sure you aren’t missing a critical item on your website. Leadership, management and productivity Sometimes in small business (and life) it’s not how good you are, but […]