One characteristic of good managers is that they are very clear about their expectations for all their employees. One of the best ways to...

A company’s culture of communication, good or bad, starts at the top. It is so important to set a good example by being as transparent as...

Time is always an issue for the small businessperson. There just doesn’t seem to be enough time for anything. That’s why many business...

I can’t stress enough the importance of good employees to ensure the success of your business. I always counseled managers to create an...

Labor laws are in place to not only protect the employee but also the employer (though sometimes that doesn’t seem to be the case). The...

Besides the fact that it’s the right thing to do, letting your employees know that you appreciate them is good for business. Employees...

This piece of advice is especially important for owners who are no longer involved in the day to day operations of their businesses....

I saw the greatest quote the other day. “Don’t think outside the box, think like there is no box”. For most entrepreneurs, personal...

I begin with this caveat. To determine that someone is not buying into your vision, you must first communicate that vision with great...

Employee handbooks are an important part of any organization--no matter how large or small. A well-written employee handbook protects...

In many cases when an entrepreneur builds a business, during the first few years, he does just about everything. As the company grows,...

Once you have those perfect employees for whom you have spent literally hours vetting and convincing them to work for you, you must...

As a small business owner just starting out, the most important thing you must do is find the right person to hire for your business....