As employers we strive to create work environments that inspire, encourage and motivate employees – because we know that is how to maximize employee productivity.

We also understand that we will sometimes fall short and there will be that occasional disgruntled employee who makes a sport of spreading negativity about the organization. Read the Full Article →

Running a successful business can be fulfilling, rewarding – yet exhausting.

You’re chasing sales goals, trying to keep clients happy and always keeping your eye on the bottom line.

If one person slacks in doing his or her job it can implicate profit, infuriate your customers or limit business growth.

So how do you ensure productivity is always at its peak? Read the Full Article →

If you are a first-time small business owner, you might be tempted to say that you’ll accept any type of payment, as long as you get paid.

However, that’s a dangerous precedent to set. Payments come in all forms, some less valuable and some less than trustworthy, and by accepting some types of payments, you might be layering unnecessary risk onto your already risk-filled small business. Read the Full Article →

Small business depends on marketing to get the word out on the products and services its provides consumers.

And, social marketing has become a tool of choice for many organizations because of the personalized approach there can be when interacting with (potential) customers on social platforms.

One platform that has exploded with advertising is Facebook. Read the Full Article →