If you said TMI a generation ago, everyone would have known you were talking about Three Mile Island. Use the same acronym today and everyone knows you’re referring to “too much information” – and too much information is what small business owners can get when they turn to social media in the hiring process. There […]
Have you ever gone to a Chinese restaurant where every server seemed to be of Asian descent? Or do you know anyone, ahem, who has been served in a Hooters by anyone other than an attractive woman? Please spot me as I tread on somewhat dangerous ground, but I think we all know that these […]
The holidays can be full of issues for the small business owner. Different religious affiliations, requests for time off and bonuses can keep you hopping around the Christmas tree. Celebrating the season with employees and clients creates a whole different set of challenges. One huge issue is the company holiday party. Not only can it […]
When it comes to the topic of Social Media, there are a few things we can count as absolutes: 1) social media are the fastest growing form of communication in the United States 2) they are an essential resource for all companies hoping to expand business, and 3) customers use them to stay updated on […]
When a small business owner is ready to hire a new employee, there are a number of obvious issues that need to be addressed, such as salary and job responsibilities. A very important issue sometimes gets overlooked: to background check an applicant or not? It’s hard from an owner’s standpoint to argue against thoroughly checking […]