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How to Perform Staff Evaluations (Part 2)
Performance or staff evaluations are an integral part of creating a well-working team…
How to Perform Staff Evaluations (Part 1)
I have always loved both giving and receiving staff evaluations, but I know there…
10 Legal Contracts Your Business Needs
When it comes to starting your business, no one really wants to think about the legal…
Why Choose an LLC?
When it comes to picking a business entity, you have a lot to choose from–Sole…
Understanding Your Business by the Numbers
If you are like most entrepreneurs or business owners, you have a deep passion…
10 Tips to Boost Productivity
“Productivity” is one of those buzz words we hear all the time in business…
Why You Need a Business Coach
Businesses have been around for years without coaches, so why would anyone…
6 Reasons You Should Update Your Business Website Right Now
When was the last time you updated your website? And why would you even need…
How and Why to Create a Business Plan
It’s always surprising to me to discover how few businesses actually have a…
5 Items to Look for on a Resumé
When was the last time you actually saw a resume? Depending on the position…
5 Tips to Get Your New Business Noticed
The idea that “if you build it, they will come” is as wonderful as it is untrue. Simply…
Keeping Your Small Business on Track
When you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur, you need to make sure…
Taxes are NO JOKE: 20 Common and Uncommon Write-Offs for Small Businesses
It’s here! Tax season is fast coming to a close! Have you maximized your…
My Favorite Interview Questions and Why
I will be the first to admit that hiring isn’t always about the answers to interview…
Why and How to Collect Customer Emails
If you’re not collecting your clients’ and customers’ emails, you should be. Even if…
How to Hire the Right Person…Not the “Right Now” Person
As a business owner, you see your role and the purpose of your company very…
Why You Should Never Do a Client Survey
In last week’s blog, I talked about listening to your clients and taking their advice…
Should You Listen to Your Customers?
The most glaringly obvious answer to this question is yes, but if you act on every…
What You Need to Make Your Own Website
It’s 2022 and you need a website. Stop pretending that your Facebook page is…
DIY and Business
As a new business owner, you’re often tempted to do absolutely everything by…