I think that small business owners must sometimes feel like contestants in The Hunger Games, except that there’s never a winner. I say this because it seems like small business owners are always running around like crazy with a target on their backs. Consider mandatory paid sick leave. In the last couple of years and […]
Middle-class economics, marketing and wrestling with the continuing roll-out of Obamacare were topics of conversations last week. These stories will give small business owners and managers the background they need to stay ahead of the curve. Marketing Finally people are realizing that online advertising isn’t about page views. Far more important is how long visitors […]
While President Obama and the Republican Congress argue over who has the best plan for the middle class, small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs continue to take matters into their own hands. If you’re in that group, some of these articles and news stories from this week should help you achieve your goals. Find the […]
Some of you may be old enough to remember when Japanese industry, especially manufacturing, was seen as a juggernaut. It was characterized by the world’s highest levels of quality, unflagging company loyalty and lifetime employment for workers. The quality standards are still there, but the loyalty and lifetime employment are very much on their way […]
Bullying doesn’t just take place on the playground, it happens at work too. The first step toward prevention is being able to recognize bullying, its early warning signs, and the conditions within which it often arises. While the press often focuses on tragic cases of youth bullying, it also occurs in the workplace. Review this […]