Files have always been important to businesses of all sizes, but today, securing business files is more important than ever. In the past, business files were only destroyed on purpose, such as through a paper shredder, or through an accident or accident of malevolence,…
Running a household can teach you a lot about running a small business. While you may not see many similarities at first, give it some thought and you will recognize skills that will benefit you in either situation. Organization is Key Whether you are…
Fall is beautiful – dazzling colors grace the landscape, cooler temperatures kiss the air. Then winter is on its way – cheery holiday music and bundling up in scarves and coats, hot chocolate….oh wait, and its flu season. Sneezing, achy, miserable days stuck at…
When it comes to stellar customer service for your small business customers, what are you doing to stand out from the competition? Whether your small business has been around for years or you just recently opened it, keeping customers happy is critical to your…
The phrase “contract negotiation” can sound like nails on a chalkboard for those uncomfortable with this necessary business practice. Fortunately, negotiating fair contracts doesn’t have to be an impossible, sticky situation. For small businesses and contractors alike, there are certain strategies both parties can…
Most people think that low-level management should only focus on results of their team and they should leave big strategic decisions to top executives. This is the practice in many companies, but it is utterly wrong, because lots of low-level managers have totally un-biased…