You may have heard this before, but no small business owner is an island. You succeed or fail in large part thanks to the strength of the support network surrounding you. Notice I said “strength” of your support network, not “size.” It doesn’t have to be huge! In fact, when you’re just starting, one ... READ MORE >
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Five Steps to Make Managing a Remote Team Easy
In a world where it’s easy to stay connected 24/7, going into the office isn’t as important as it used to be. Remote work, whether completely remote or as an occasional option, is a fantastic perk to offer employees - and can help small business owners build the best possible teams. As a small ... READ MORE >
Your Best Intentions Aren’t Enough? You Aren’t Alone
Small business owners, and the organizations they lead, are an amazingly varied bunch. However, while their day-to-day lives might be full of unique situations, some experiences are universal. If you’re a small business owner, I can make two guarantees. First, you have every intention of ... READ MORE >
The Reluctant Blogger
Cue the champagne pops and noisemakers: I’m writing my first blog post. If you can sense that this is not a day I’ve been longing for, you’re right: I haven’t. It’s not that I have anything against blogs. I think they can be an enormously useful, and often entertaining, source of information. I ... READ MORE >