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October 2015
Millennials – The Buzzword of the Hour
Millennials. Everyone has been talking about them. It seems like there are reasons to be afraid of them, but what's the big deal? Here's what business owners need to know: They use technology and social media, usually [...]
June 2015
The Importance of Meeting Your Promises
Business owners constantly make promises to customers, but how many are made out of fear versus committing to a personal pledge? Promises made out of fear rarely get met. Why are we so afraid? As business owners, [...]
May 2015
How to Hire the Right People
Employee turnover happens. Know how to hire the right people so you can minimize it: Create a job description. Include clear and concise responsibilities along with how success will be measured. Demand a resume. Look for red [...]
March 2015
What Small Businesses Can Learn From Starbucks
Have you seen Starbucks during lunch time? The number of cars in the drive thru compares to such fast food staples as McDonalds or Chickfila. But how did a coffee shop get this way? Starbucks [...]
January 2015
What Did the State of the Union Say About Small Business?
This isn't a place to shove political views down your throat, but a way to summarize the FACTS of what President Obama said last night. Here's what the President proposes: Increased federal minimum wage Seven [...]
First Things First: People
When an entrepreneur starts a business, they typically think of the product or services they'll offer and the financial windfall they hope to earn. One of the last things they think about are the people [...]