11 Common Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
Running a small business or nonprofit requires wearing many hats and being many things to lots of people. When an entrepreneur embarks on the journey of creating and growing a business they are susceptible to making mistakes. Mistakes are part of the learning process but when it comes to owning or running a small business [...]
Social Networking For Business
Businesses today are being increasingly pressured to use social media to promote and grow their business. I have to admit I’ve been a bit of a laggard in this area because quite honestly keeping up with all of the social media options – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google+ and who knows what else is in [...]
Family Operated Business – 6 Tips For Family Business Management
Most businesses are birthed out of an idea someone had who possessed the drive and determination to make it a reality. As a business begins to gain a bit of momentum and success there becomes a need to recruit others to help with the business endeavors. This creates the challenge of identifying someone who has [...]
3 Reasons to Pursue BBB Accreditation
We have all heard the horror stories, and even the news documentaries, about businesses that scam the public or fail to follow through on promises made to customers. The Better Business Bureau is a a great resource for those of us who want to find out if other consumers have had issues with an organization [...]
5 Things Employers Can do to Manage Grief in the Workplace
My daughter recently called to let me know that a co-worker of hers – a young husband and father of two small children was the victim of a violent murder. My daughter was very upset and overwhelmed with concern for her friend. Her emotions were those of grief, anger, empathy and care for the young family [...]
