Category: business management

EMPLOYEE LAWSUITS SOARING »

Some law firms are calling it a “perfect storm.”  Between the weak economy, which has businesses looking for ways to cut corners (and often turning to layoffs as a solution) and a pro-employee administration in Washington that is making it harder and harder for businesses to defend themselves in court, lawsuits against employers are at [...]

TURNING EMPLOYEES INTO TEAM MEMBERS »

Some businesses have an atmosphere of quiet competency, confidence and professionalism.  You can walk in the door and almost feel an overwhelming sense of purpose and belonging.  Everyone, from file clerk to CEO, looks as if he or she has an important, clearly defined and respected place in the organization.  It’s called a team.  Consistently [...]

2009 PLANNING: TIME MANAGEMENT BOOSTS BUSINESS SUCCESS »

Time!  As a business owner, time can be your worst enemy or your best friend…depending on how well you manage it.  The successful business owner sees it as a key ingredient to success. We all get the same allotment of 24 hours each day.  For the disorganized, who squander their time, it is an enemy.  But [...]