We’ve talked about the importance of networking as the best way to land a new job or cultivate new clients for your business. Contacts are the key, especially in a tight economy. Sometimes, these are arranged business meetings or professional groups. Other times, they are random sightings – in the grocery store or at a dinner Read more
Many people are starting their own businesses, and you may be thinking about it too. The lure of controlling how you spend your time, money, and energy is motivating more of us to become entrepreneurs. And the range of businesses is very broad – from home based jewelry and craft businesses, to restaurants, skin care, computer/technology Read more
Effective communication in the workplace solves many issues before they turn into unhealthy conflict that disrupts teamwork. Unhealthy conflict can arise when communication breaks down within any size organization or team. And, when interpersonal conflict arises, people are unhappy on the job. Here are some simple ways to communicate more effectively to help your team Read more
In the New Year, we all consider ways to give our business a marketing kick without investing a lot of money into advertising. We suggest you consider a co–promotion with a company that shares your target market. Co-promotion is simple- you promote someone else’s business and they, in turn, promote yours. We have used co-promotion Read more
There are many good reasons to bring a partner into your business. It may be as simple as the desire to collaborate with a colleague, or the need for additional financing, a particular skill set you don’t have, or other resources. Creating a partnership can be a fruitful way to grow your business, but to Read more