Management

5 Ways To Prepare For Success With Intelligent Forecasting

By Curt Finch - Aug 31, 2012 - 1 Comment

My company, Journyx, has been around for sixteen years now and during that time, we have weathered one of the biggest economic downturns in history, the emergence of the simultaneously exciting and terrifying social media sphere, and major transitions in how software is purchased and delivered. … Read More

Leadership Lessons Learned From Reality Television

By Diane Helbig - Jul 26, 2012 - 5 Comments

Before I begin, I’d like to clarify that I understand that we only see what the editors want us to see on reality television shows. My discussion here is based on what we see. When I watched the Celebrity Apprentice final project, I was struck by the way the project leaders communicated. The … Read More

Keep Your Employees Motivated This Summer

By Rieva Lesonsky - Jul 11, 2012 - 5 Comments

Summer’s here in full force and, no matter where your business is located, chances are your employees have caught summer fever. How can you keep employees motivated, engaged and present when beautiful summer days are calling them away? The big essential for summer management is being … Read More

The Small Business Guide to Getting Ready for Vacation

By Susan Payton - Jul 9, 2012 - 11 Comments

Despite the often high levels of stress that come with small business ownership, surprisingly few business owners actually take vacations - fewer than 50%. My theory on why is: they don't know how to set up their businesses to run smoothly in their absence. It's not a hard feat, though; it just … Read More

The Number One Reason Employees Stay in a Small Business, According to Employers

By Anita Campbell - Jun 29, 2012 - 13 Comments

If you're like most small business owners, you've invested a sizable chunk of your company's time and money into recruiting, onboarding, and training employees. Naturally, you do not want to lose good people -- because then your investment is wasted. On top of that your business may be plunged … Read More

Forget Micromanagement: 12 Team Techniques That Work

By The Young Entreprene… - Jun 22, 2012 - 4 Comments

Entrepreneurs are a particular breed of people. They see holes in the marketplace that others have never seen; they compile practical solutions that can solve their future customers' problems. Entrepreneurs can grow an idea into a vision worth implementing, recruit team members who believe in that … Read More

Is Your Business Great to Own?

By Todd Taskey - May 1, 2012 - 2 Comments

Many CEOs and business owners will agree that the benefits of ownership far outweigh the struggles and daily challenges. While entrepreneurship is still one of the best ways to fulfill the American dream, only a small percentage of companies are truly "great to own." Is your company valuable to … Read More

Tear It Apart And Put It Back Together Again: Critical Thinking

By Jamillah Warner - Apr 26, 2012 - 6 Comments

Every business begins with ideas. But it’s the “have to dos” that get done. When you know that you: “have to” build your business in order to get your solution to the world (and pay your bills doing what you love) “have to” sing your heart out in order to stay on the show … Read More

Legal Structure: The Difference Between LLCs And LLPs

By Nellie Akalp - Apr 25, 2012 - 2 Comments

As an entrepreneur, new business owner, or investor, you understand your market, your customers, and your competition. But for many, the process of picking a business structure is an unfamiliar road to navigate. The question whether to form an LLC or LLP doesn’t have to be complicated once you … Read More

4 Steps To Succeed In The Government Marketplace

By US Small Business Ad… - Apr 22, 2012 - 2 Comments

The U.S. Federal Government buys nearly $100 billion worth of goods and services from small businesses each year – but cracking this market as a small business can be challenging. However, done right and with plenty of pre-planning and research, small business owners can successfully land their … Read More

Can Attitude Get You Fired? Two Attitudes to Avoid

By Jamillah Warner - Apr 19, 2012 - 3 Comments

Is attitude hurting your business? According to a study by Leadership IQ 46% of new hires will fail within the first 18 months but 89% of that failure will happen because of attitude — not skill. When it comes to being employed, the ability to fit the small business culture and communication … Read More

Managing Your Ideas

By Jamillah Warner - Apr 12, 2012 - 7 Comments

Ideas need management just like people. “Ideas are nothing without implementation,” says Anita Campbell, Founder of Small Business Trends, in "Innovation Management Helps Make Your Idea Reality." It’s true. When it comes to business, it’s not enough to just dream. But how do you … Read More