We recently had a manager out for training when employees slacked off. How do we deal with employees that slack off when we count on them to get the work done? Their underperformance affects us all. Thoughts of the Day:...
"The good news is, our company is growing. This is what we always wanted. But it’s scary for us, as owners, too. We worry a lot about maintaining control as the company grows. How do we keep in touch and...
We were stretched thin with the amount of work we had. I and my general manager had to pitch in to help. That took both of us away from other things we should be focusing on related to running...
I have people who consistently leave early. That creates a problem for other people here. Up to now, I've turned a blind eye to the issue, knowing that a flexible work week can help people better deal with the rest...
Do you think women business owners have a harder time getting ahead with their small business as compared to their male counterparts? Do you think they get taken seriously by the people around them who can help or hinder their...
We are a group of headstrong people. Don’t get me wrong, we’re building strong teams with great ideas. The question is just how to mesh with each other. Thoughts of the Day: Strong leadership is crucial for any successful team....
Bought a small company a couple of years ago taking the business growth by acquisition approach. Everything that was bad with that deal is now coming to fruition. Any suggestions on what to do to make things better –...
ConsideOur parents are getting ready to retire from the family business, but I sense they’re not ready to trust that we can take over. There are four of us in the next generation. We have been in the company for...
Finding it difficult to move things from in my head to getting it down on paper. Hear lots of my business friends say they, too, have plans for their businesses, but it’s all in their heads, not written down. Any...