In the first season of Mad Men, Don Draper says, “The day you sign a client is the day you start losing one.” It’s a sobering thought. Almost every business relationship eventually comes to an end. Sometimes it’s over a major disagreement, but more often these relationships die a death of a thousand cuts. We’re […]
My businesses are much like most small businesses. As my staff grew I had to find innovative ways to provide workspace for everyone. Therefore, most of my employees worked in open areas. The popularity of open workspaces is undeniable. It is estimated that 40 million Americans work in a cubicle every day. Cubicles are popular […]
Mark your calendars to join me at one of my favorite annual events. The National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC) “Decades of Excellence” conference, May 7-9, 2014 at the PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach, Florida. The conference agenda includes five key note speakers, peer to peer roundtables by industry, business-to-business networking opportunities, […]
You’re a small business owner, not a collection agency. You’re probably not all that good at or fond of dunning customers who don’t pay their bills on time. Unfortunately it’s a real problem and that reality should motivate you to become an expert in keeping your cash flowing in a timely manner. First, you need […]
If the trend toward using virtual employees continues to grow, someday going out for drinks after work and lunchtime pot lucks may be relegated to our fond memories. First, I should clear up the term “virtual employee” a little. The person isn’t virtual, the person’s location is virtual—or more simply “online.” Your Internet marketing company […]