You’re in the middle of a big project and have upcoming deadlines and you’re staring at your calendar trying to figure out what to do. It may be tempting to look at those one-on-one meetings as the first thing to get axed from your schedule, but don’t do it! One-on-one meetings have a purpose. They’re…more

Providing constructive feedback can be an uncomfortable conversation, but it can be a valuable learning opportunity and can help employees learn and grow. These tips will help you make sure that your feedback is actually constructive and accomplishing your desired objectives. Don’t wait for official review time When there is an appropriate opportunity to provide…more

Letting go of an employee can be difficult, and it is hard to decide when you’ve reached the point where it is best to fire someone. Sometimes the situation is clear-cut and it is easy to decide that it is time to terminate an employee, if they have committed a legal, moral or ethical infraction…more

As health benefits become increasingly important in attracting and retaining key talent, business owners find themselves exploring new options in offering coverage to employees without dramatically increasing costs. Businesses are increasingly opting for Health Savings Account (HAS) eligible plan designs and their myriad advantages over traditional insurance plans with large employer contributions. Let’s explore why…more

Businesses don’t have unlimited marketing budgets so we are always looking for how to get the biggest return on our marketing investment. If you’re a small business, this is especially true as you may only have a couple hundred dollars to spend on marketing. Follow these four tips to get a solid return on investment…more

If you’re thinking about starting or expanding business there are a couple of things that you should be mindful of as you’re getting ready to make a big move. Owning and expanding a business takes money, and you will want to find a funding solution that best meets your business needs. There are two options…more

Your business may have goals, but do you or your business have intentions? Setting an intention is different than setting a goal. Goals are focused on defining success or failure, it is focused on the future and what you want to achieve in the future. An intention is more about the present, it isn’t the…more

Problems will happen in any business, but it is how you respond to problems that will determine your company’s reputation. Being prepared with a plan of how to handle customer concerns and complaints can help ensure that everyone in your organization is on the same page with your company’s approach to customer satisfaction and how…more