Business Management

14 Things I’ve Learned About Working at Home14 Things I’ve Learned About Working at Home

14 Things I’ve Learned About Working at Home

This year will be the 14th year that I've officially been working from home. In fact, not only have I…

How Long Does It Take to Develop a Strategic Plan?How Long Does It Take to Develop a Strategic Plan?

How Long Does It Take to Develop a Strategic Plan?

There's not a simple answer when it comes to figuring out how long it takes to create a strategic plan…

Three Business Communication Mistakes That Drive Me CrazyThree Business Communication Mistakes That Drive Me Crazy

Three Business Communication Mistakes That Drive Me Crazy

When you've been running a small business for more than two decades like I have, you've probably seen a lot…

A New Reason Why You Should Not Charge Your Employees for CoffeeA New Reason Why You Should Not Charge Your Employees for Coffee

A New Reason Why You Should Not Charge Your Employees for Coffee

Let's talk about coffee. You've got a coffee machine in your office, right? Probably with different flavored coffees, too. And…

3 Golden Rules for Getting More People to Read Your Newsletter3 Golden Rules for Getting More People to Read Your Newsletter

3 Golden Rules for Getting More People to Read Your Newsletter

One of the things that perplexes me is why every business doesn't send a regular email newsletter. Do you send…

How to Avoid an Online MeltdownHow to Avoid an Online Meltdown

How to Avoid an Online Meltdown

A teenager walks into a shop in South Carolina in search of a new wallet. As soon as she walks…

Good Advice: Tips From Successful Small Business OwnersGood Advice: Tips From Successful Small Business Owners

Good Advice: Tips From Successful Small Business Owners

Many long-time small business owners would agree with the line from the 1970s song by the band Faces: "I wish…

Running a Business From Home: 30 Tips on How to SucceedRunning a Business From Home: 30 Tips on How to Succeed

Running a Business From Home: 30 Tips on How to Succeed

Almost all business success stories start off small. That means if you have a budding small business idea worth pursuing,…

Stay Focused at Work: 5 Easy HacksStay Focused at Work: 5 Easy Hacks

Stay Focused at Work: 5 Easy Hacks

Are you constantly checking your phone and refreshing your email? Whether you find yourself scrolling through status updates or disrupted…

Independent Bookstores: How They Gain Success, Even With AmazonIndependent Bookstores: How They Gain Success, Even With Amazon

Independent Bookstores: How They Gain Success, Even With Amazon

It doesn't make sense, does it? Amazon is the king of online retail and the world's biggest seller of books.…