If you’re like most business owners, you might be at a loss about how to get more referrals for your business. For many organizations, referrals are a passive way of bringing in new clients when they should, in fact, be a regular part of your…
Are you thinking about selling your business? It’s something many business owners consider when times get tough. It can be very tempting to think about walking away instead of dealing with the many pressures that come with owning a business. While there are indeed legitimate…
Years ago, I worked for a forward-thinking company that valued servant leadership above all other management tactics. While it was an unpopular idea in the industry at the time, I can vouch for the fact that those servant leadership characteristics were a robust education for…
When was the last time you hired someone because they were a little weird? I’ve written before about the benefits of hiring employees that don’t fit the stuffy corporate profile. Hiring fresh, creative, off-the-wall people to work at your organization can stimulate innovation and ultimately…
Is direct mail dead? With the prevalence of digital marketing techniques and the changing marketing landscape, it’s easy to think so. When was the last time you paid attention to the “junk” mail you received from other businesses? Is it time to retire direct mail…
I recently had the opportunity to attend a speech given by Brian Tracy, a legendary thought leader, and writer in the business world. He is a renowned speaker and is recognized as one of the top personal success authorities in the world today. Mr….
Navigating office politics is an unavoidable part of working with your colleagues. Unfortunately, one wrong move and you could find yourself the target of drama—or worse, participating in it. Learning how to navigate office politics is necessary if you want your business and career to…
As more and more millennials graduate college and enter the workforce, one thing is clear: this generation is an entirely different breed of worker than companies have seen in decades past. Millennials get a bad rap in the business world, as managers tend to wrongly…
Many businesses are so focused on the bottom line that they neglect their company culture. This can be a fatal mistake, as according to a Forbes study, more than 90% of employees said that good business culture was important at their company, and 92% said…
The benefits of mentoring employees in the workplace are countless. For starters, it helps newer employees learn the office culture and gives them a point person they can go to for feedback or direction when needed. It also helps retain employees by helping them learn…