A common challenge encountered by growing businesses is keeping their employees motivated and excited about business goals. For many employees, a job can be just that – a slog they have to get through between 9 and 5 every weekday. You, as a business owner, have the power to change this perception and create a…
Many business owners struggle with two contradictory pieces of financial information. The first is that “you have to spend money to make money” and the second is often the reality of your business bank account. When it comes right down to it, the amount of money you have determines how much you can spend. That’s…
Many seasonal company owners have the same problem: they have to tighten their belts in the off-season. This may mean the business owner doesn’t actually get an off-season as he or she is buried in paperwork, balancing the books and generally keeping the company afloat singlehandedly. This can be a difficult proposition. So, instead of facing…
The main thing every executive wants to know about any project is: did it get results? However, while metrics are often tracked for projects, individual employees rarely get asked the above question. In this “executive how to” article we discuss the importance of tracking metrics in all aspects of your company. Tracking Employee Production Just as…
With the second quarter winding down and the third quarter upon us, this is the perfect time to take a look at your marketing strategy. Here we have ten tips for every marketing executive to use as they review and execute their summer marketing plan: 1. Review Take a look at your existing marketing plan.…
It is extremely easy to accumulate clutter in an office. Some employees even use a cluttered desk to show that they are busy and working hard. As an employer, you probably know that a messy desk makes it easy for important papers to go missing and general clutter hinders creativity and productivity. So, this summer,…
With so many businesses hiring summertime help this season, we felt it was important to review the best attributes every HR manager or hiring professional must look for in each potential new hire. Whether you are searching for temporary workers or you are hiring for a position that is here to stay, look for these…
Summer is almost here! Kids will be out of school and employees will be planning summer vacations, beach trips, and barbecues. Statistically, employee productivity drops during summertime. This makes it hard for you, as a business owner, to continue to grow and expand your company during this time of year. However, there is no need…
It can be difficult for a business owner to choose the perfect time for his or her business expansion. However, businesses must expand – or else they contract. So, how do you find the right moment to get ready for a big push? Here are some questions to ask yourself: Will this expansion have costs…
Many businesses focus on external communication systems and neglect their internal system. This can lead to internal chaos and unnecessary workarounds. Instead of letting communication systems develop by trial and error, use our technique for finding the right internal communication system for your business: Step 1: Observe Your company already has some kind of internal…