6 Tips For Managing The Family Business
Family-owned small businesses are the engine of our economy and are an important part of our culture. There are 5.5 million family businesses in the United States. These family-owned companies…
How to Be a Good Boss – 10 Qualities of a Good Boss
Not everyone knows how to be a great boss. But most can tell you a story about enduring a bad one. I’ve heard horror stories of bosses berating employees in…
Business Growth Slowed? 3 Tips to Rev Things Up!
When you launch a business, you typically see a lot of growth happen quickly. This is because you’re starting from zero and are usually working hard to put yourself and…
Nepotism At Work – 8 Things to Consider
In the movie “Tommy Boy,” the owner of an auto parts factory gives his dim-witted son (played by Chris Farley) a plush job even though he just graduated college–barely. The…
Tips For Conducting Focus Group Interviews
I was recently asked to define a focus group, how to conduct a focus group interview and the purpose of focus group interviews. Focus groups are forums used to gather…
Wage Garnishments: A Sensitive Legal Requirement
Early in my career, I worked in the payroll office of a large hospital. I was young and naive when I was first exposed to wage garnishments. I was exposed…
13 Tips For Improving Job Satisfaction
According to an Employee Job Satisfaction and Engagement Report by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 62.3% of US employees reported overall satisfaction with their current job in 2022….
Employee Referral Program – It May Be Worth Considering
As a small business owner, recruiting talented employees is as important as acquiring loyal customers. This is where a successful employee referral program can help. In fact, without a high-performing…
12 Time Management Tips
Time is a resource that is constantly being lost. It is one of those things that, once lost, you never get back, and most people regret wasting it at…