One of the top complaints from employees is that their leaders do not communicate well. They don’t give clear directions or offer constructive … Read more about Developing Leadership Qualities — Listening and Communicating
Double Dip Tax Breaks for R&D
If your business conducts research and development (R&D), you may be eligible for certain tax breaks. This is so whether you’re creating a new … Read more about Double Dip Tax Breaks for R&D
Smart Speakers in Your Business
Maybe you have Alexa or other digital helper in your home. There are now many choices from Amazon, Apple, Google, and more. PC Magazine listed the … Read more about Smart Speakers in Your Business
Home-Based Employees: A Work Arrangement that Can Work
When the polar vortex shut down offices and various government activities (including postal delivery in some mid-West states in late January), it … Read more about Home-Based Employees: A Work Arrangement that Can Work
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
