The Art of the Learning Opportunity: How to Recover From a Public Relations Nightmare
Written by: admin on August 5, 2016 @ 2:39 pm
Perhaps the most important thing to keep in mind when operating a business in today’s digital age is that EVERY interaction you have with a customer, regardless of how private you think it may be, is a public relations disaster waiting to happen. The internet has brought us together as a society like never before, […]
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What A 9-year-old Reporter Can Teach Us About Perseverance
Written by: admin on August 2, 2016 @ 2:56 pm
Nine-year-old Hilde Lysiak is the brains behind Orange Street News, which bills itself as the only newspaper dedicated to Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. When she broke the story of a murder in her neighborhood hours before professional news outlets, she received some backlash from online commenters. Because of her young age, some people said that she should […]
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Know When to Hold ’em and When to Fold ’em
Written by: admin on July 29, 2016 @ 1:53 pm
“You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, know when to walk away, know when to run.” This iconic hook from the song “The Gambler” is about more than just playing cards. It’s also a metaphor for many circumstances that we encounter in life and business. Knowing when to end […]
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Inspiring Company Cultures: A Great Place to Work
Written by: admin on July 26, 2016 @ 12:36 pm
How often do you dread coming to work in the morning? Even for business owners who love what they do, sometimes getting out of bed and coming to work can be a chore. Putting a priority on developing a company culture that inspires your employees to have fun at work can help take the dreariness […]
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Ways to Recharge for Successful Entrepreneurs
Written by: admin on July 22, 2016 @ 5:56 pm
Entrepreneurs are a different lot. It takes a certain type of person to hang out there on the edge and take calculated (and sometimes not so calculated) risks. The rush of adrenaline that keeps tycoons in the sweet spot of success can wear a person out, though. The hard-charging, always-ready attitude is a unique quality […]
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Taking Over: Tips for Becoming a Team Leader for an Already Established Group
Written by: admin on July 15, 2016 @ 3:37 pm
Building a team is an inherently personal proposition, regardless of the industry in which you’re operating. These are people that you’ve hand-selected based on their unique strengths to come together to form a complete whole. When everyone is firing on all cylinders, a well-designed team is more than just a tool – it’s a reflection […]
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Know Your Limits: Why Boundaries Are So Important When Becoming a Team Leader
Written by: admin on July 9, 2016 @ 12:48 pm
One of the key things that all successful team leaders find a way to overcome is the simple human need to be liked. When you’ve finally risen in the ranks and find yourself in a position of authority, it’s natural to want everyone to see you as “the cool boss” or “the friendly boss.” While […]
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Mutual Respect: The Secret Ingredient When It Comes to Managing Employees
Written by: admin on June 17, 2016 @ 3:00 pm
Many business leaders are still operating under the mistaken impression that the key ingredient to managing employees involves learning how to delegate responsibility. So long as you tell the right people to complete the right tasks, your business should pretty much run itself, right? Wrong. You can’t just demand that your employees dedicate a huge […]
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4 Trends Affecting Small Businesses This Year
Written by: admin on June 14, 2016 @ 2:53 pm
Business owners tend to spend a lot of time searching the magic oracle (a.k.a. the internet) for answers to business growth questions. How do I get new customers? How do I get existing customers to come back? Why doesn’t my cat like me? Ok, maybe business owners don’t have issues with their cats, though the […]
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