Whether you prefer the personal touch of a phone call or the instantaneous communiqué of an email, there are certain situations that call for one method over the other. It is surely advantageous to have and use both options; however, when people choose the wrong communications, issues can arise. Many of these issues are a […]
If you’re a business owner, it can be extremely disheartening to have an employee that is proficient and skilled at their job BUT frequently late or absent from work. While the quality of their work may be excellent their habitual lateness or absenteeism can create morale problems for other employees and impact the overall productivity […]
With cell phones now such an integral, ubiquitous part of our everyday lives, it is entirely understandable that employers are concerned about decreased productivity and increased errors as a result of employees too focused on their phones and not enough on their work. Way before cell phones and the distractions offered by texting, calls and […]
Long-term business relationships require ongoing care and attention in order to survive and flourish. Wooing and Winning clients is just the beginning; WOWING them for the duration is where it often becomes more difficult but where the rewards are greatest. You’ve probably found yourself in business relationships that started out with great promise. As a […]
Most businesspeople have very strong opinions about meetings; the majority of folks share similar negative complaints against them: They’re too long They’re a waste of time We never get anything accomplished They don’t cover important topics I bet you have heard these all before. You may have even thought these things yourself. Productive, valuable, and […]
How could I ever buy THAT? Why did I think that he could ever be a good Manager? I shouldn’t have rented this new office space. I was reactive when I hired him, why didn’t I think it out longer? I should have charged them more! Yes, we’ve all made bad decisions in our lives. […]
Whether you prefer the personal touch of a phone call or the instantaneous communiqué of an email, there are certain situations that call for one method over the other. It is surely advantageous to have and use both options; however, when people choose the wrong communications, issues can arise. Many of these issues are a […]
Have you ever caught an employee in a lie? How serious was the lie? Did the person own up to it? Were there any repercussions? Lying under any circumstances should not be tolerated. In a professional setting, a lie of any sort, can erode confidence in your company, diminish morale or cause turmoil among coworkers, […]
In business, a general rule of thumb is that it is much more costly to search for and acquire New Clients than to retain and grow existing ones. Still, many Companies opt to spend precious time and money on Client Prospecting for New Business Opportunities, hoping that the addition of multiple new accounts will lead […]
Recruiting and hiring new employees for your company is almost always both time consuming and costly. If you want to get the maximum return on your recruiting and hiring investment then it is wise to create a comprehensive Onboarding program in order to best integrate your new hire into the fabric of your company. Effective […]
