Many of us can look back to when we were in school and remember a time when we were the victims of some form of bullying. For those of us that are lucky enough to have come of age before social media magnified the problem, most bullying usually started and ended in the classroom or […]
Are you one of those hip and cool companies that allow your employees to bring their pets to the office? By “pets,” I mean dogs, of course, for no one ever brought their pet snake or bird to their place of work and as for cats; they freak out and don’t want to go anywhere. […]
Networking – it’s what we do and by we, I’m referring to salespeople, business owners and pretty much any employee with bottom-line revenue responsibility. It’s acknowledged that although effective networking takes time and effort, the rewards are there just as long as you keep at it. But networking doesn’t have to be limited to “C” […]
Sue has a nice voice. I think I’m going to see how she does in sales. We need another sales rep. Let’s try David, he does so well in Customer Service. I can’t hire another person. Let’s make a blended position and have a Customer Service Rep do Inside Sales as well. Make no mistake […]
Today, when the cost of living in many areas of the country is so high that even well-paying jobs are not sufficient to cover all expenses, employees are hard pressed to come up with solutions that can provide the cash flow they need. Having a second paying job is often the best option when extra […]
It’s not quite “beach season” here in New York but the weeks are rolling by and soon enough summer will be in full swing. Along with the delights of the season (who doesn’t love warm weather, longer days, barbecues and trips to the ocean?) is another annual event – the summer party – that for […]
Alright, I’m done writing…SEND. OMG, did I really do that. Can I call it back? No! Oh no, I hope no one reads it or maybe it’ll go into spam! WHY did I send that email? We’ve all been there, or at least many of us have, and it can be much more than […]
While many of us support that old saying, “Health is Wealth,” most of us will not do everything within our power to enjoy optimal health. This is especially true of business people who will often say they are “too busy” to think about their health much less take a day off to rest. So instead […]
When it comes to growing a business, No (Wo)Man is an Island. As business owners know, it is extremely difficult to do everything on your own. In most cases there simply isn’t enough time in a day. In every case, though, there are different skills required for marketing, sales, operations, and even human resources. How […]
Hiring a new employee requires time, patience and a leap of faith. Interviews must be conducted to reveal professional strengths and weaknesses, depth of experience, interpersonal skills, and potential growth. References must be checked to confirm much of what is gleaned from the interview. And in many cases today, an applicant’s social media can be […]
