There’s a great scene in “Casablanca” where Sam, the piano player gets the opportunity to move to a rival nightclub and perform for a lot more money: Rick (Humphrey Bogart): Sam, Ferrari wants you to work for him at the Blue Parrot. Sam (Dooley Wilson): I like it fine here. Rick: He’ll double what I […]
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 […]
It’s only one syllable and five letters long, but the word “sales” is one that carries a heavy load: it drives businesses, requires calculated strategies, and is considered some employees’ worst nightmare. For those who are not well versed in the art of persuasion, or who would rather sell ideas virtually from behind the protective boundaries of their desks, the […]