Suppose you want to add a major product or serving offering in your business, something entirely outside of your experience. Rather than contemplating week after week, month after month, and even year after year of how it will be when you make the change, accomplish one small task in pursuit of your desired outcome starting […]
Closed Gone fishin’. Probably every small business owner would like to hang out a sign like this on his or her business at some point during the summer and get away somewhere to relax. I hope it’s on your schedule, but I also know that your employees will want to get away as well. What […]
Firing an employee is never easy for anyone involved. Not only are there emotional entanglements, there is the potential for legal entanglements – small business owners need to conduct themselves wisely on both accounts. State laws vary, so before you even hire your first employee, get legal advice on firing; as soon as you have […]
Entrepreneurship and startup news Money isn’t always the thing that makes serial entrepreneurs happy. In this video, WSJ’s Charlie Wells joins Tanya Rivero to discuss. Bill Carmody, CEO of Trepoint, describes five ways entrepreneurs can use “emotional intelligence” for marketing. When you go to Amazon and the site recommends products based on your browsing, that’s […]
I never thought I’d be referencing Taylor Swift here, but that’s the way we kick off our marketing advice section this week. You’ll also find tips on how to make the most from your airline award program and discover the habits required for the leader of a successful startup. Marketing and sales Even if you […]