Archive for Small Business Success
Management Tip: Personalities Conflict at Work
Posted by: | CommentsPersonality differences in business relationships can make for a diverse and energetic team. But when conflict turns to friction, it could also mean a loss of productivity and a threat to the business’s morale. In the worst-case scenario, it could lead to a lawsuit.
No one wants to work in a place filled with tension and
How to Convert Customers from Deal-Hunters to Loyal Buyers
Posted by: | CommentsHas your business become hooked on specials, deals, and discounts over the course of the recession? During the past few years, most small businesses have resorted to drastic price cuts to keep customers and clients coming in. Businesses in industries that rely on discretionary income—including restaurants, retailers, and personal services such as hair salons—have been
4 Steps to Taking a Vacation—Even When You Own a Business
Posted by: | CommentsSummer vacation? What’s that? Remember the days when taking a vacation meant saving up your two weeks off, asking your boss for the time, and then taking off worry-free for exotic destinations?
As a busy entrepreneur trying to grow your business, taking a vacation may sound like a luxury you can’t afford. In truth, if you