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February 14, 2019 / By Barbara Weltman

Do You Need a Company Dating Policy?

Valentine’s Day is a time for romance. As actress/singer Pearl Bailey said: “What the world really needs is more love and less paperwork.” But in this … Read more about Do You Need a Company Dating Policy?

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February 12, 2019 / By Barbara Weltman

Developing Leadership Qualities — Confidence, Courage, and Inspiration

Being a leader means displaying certain key qualities. This is the second in a series of posts on leadership qualities; it focuses on confidence, … Read more about Developing Leadership Qualities — Confidence, Courage, and Inspiration

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February 5, 2019 / By Barbara Weltman

5 Ideas for Successful Business Meetings

According to Doodle, a company providing scheduling software, business meetings are a waste of time. It’s projected that in 2019, this will cost … Read more about 5 Ideas for Successful Business Meetings

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January 29, 2019 / By Barbara Weltman

5 Lessons from the Government Shutdown

The federal government “shutdown” ran from midnight on December 22, 2018, until January 25, 2019, a total of 35 days. During this time, many small … Read more about 5 Lessons from the Government Shutdown

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January 24, 2019 / By Barbara Weltman

Steps to Take for Better Data Security

It’s not news that small businesses are targets for cyber attacks that compromise their prized data. This can leave their data on customers and … Read more about Steps to Take for Better Data Security

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January 8, 2019 / By Barbara Weltman

Developing Leadership Qualities

The start of a new year is a great time for small business owners to reflect on the kind of leaders they are or should be. Ray Kroc, founder of … Read more about Developing Leadership Qualities

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January 1, 2019 / By Barbara Weltman

New Year’s Resolutions from the Experts

According to History.com, the concept of New Year’s resolutions dates back about 4,000 years to the Babylonians who recorded their resolutions during … Read more about New Year’s Resolutions from the Experts

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December 27, 2018 / By Barbara Weltman

Looking Back on 2018: Good News for Small Businesses

Media headlines may have been hogged by politics, natural disasters, and the deaths of well-known people, such as President George H.W. Bush. But … Read more about Looking Back on 2018: Good News for Small Businesses

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December 25, 2018 / By Barbara Weltman

Setting Your Holiday Schedule for the Coming Year

Most retailers are closed on Christmas, which happens to be a federal holiday. In fact, there are 9 federal holidays. As an employer, you are not … Read more about Setting Your Holiday Schedule for the Coming Year

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November 27, 2018 / By Barbara Weltman

Helping Employees with Their Finances

According to PWC’s 2018 Employee Financial Wellness Survey, 54% of employees feel stressed about their finances. What does this mean in your … Read more about Helping Employees with Their Finances

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November 22, 2018 / By Barbara Weltman

Thanksgiving: What Are You Grateful for?

Since 1863, Americans have celebrated Thanksgiving as a national holiday. It has come to mean a time when families get together and feast, when … Read more about Thanksgiving: What Are You Grateful for?

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November 8, 2018 / By Barbara Weltman

Health Care: The Problem and the Solution

This is the health care season, with open enrollment for individuals seeking coverage for 2019 through a government Marketplace running from November … Read more about Health Care: The Problem and the Solution

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November 1, 2018 / By Barbara Weltman

It’s Time to Upgrade Your PC

Will Rogers said: “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” When it comes to technology, you can’t afford to … Read more about It’s Time to Upgrade Your PC

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October 16, 2018 / By Barbara Weltman

Colors Count—Make Yours Fit Your Business

Some colors have become synonymous with certain big companies: red is part of CocaCola’s brand, IBM is “Big Blue,” and McDonalds is identified by the … Read more about Colors Count—Make Yours Fit Your Business

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October 9, 2018 / By Barbara Weltman

Challenges and Rewards of Having an Intergenerational Staff

In today’s workplace, you’re likely to have employees of all ages. They fall into different generations. They have different experiences and skills. … Read more about Challenges and Rewards of Having an Intergenerational Staff

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