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I’m going to be blunt.  The best solution to the problem of how to navigate the dangerous waters of hiring a friend is just to avoid it.  It’s hard, and...

We all know the truth, and it’s time we started admitting it.  Most meetings are ineffective.  Frustrated with sessions that seemed to accomplish little except functioning as insomnia remedies, I...

When we have trouble with an employee, it’s easy to place the blame on them.  If they’d only followed the procedure, or if they’d only understood the clients’ needs, or...

Whether you bill weekly, monthly, or as needed, most of us work on 30-day terms.  When you look at your receivables, though, and add in the collection period, those terms...

It is human nature to crave that which is exclusive – reserved only for a certain few.  Knowing that a product is in limited supply, or only offered to certain...

The pet rock lasted about 6 months, albeit over 1.5 million pet rock sold. The Chuck Taylor All Star sneaker from Converse has been a fad since the 1930’s and...

Investigating what’s going on with your competition can not only give you invaluable insight into what your rivals are up to, but it can also give you information about your...

We all have ‘em – you know, the folks who make you cringe when you see that they’re calling.  The ones who drain your energy, criticize everything, and are slow...

A new year’s the perfect time to step back and take a critical look at your business with a view to making positive changes.  As you explore your options, one...

There is a hidden profit leak in many small businesses. Payroll is typically one of the largest expenses in a small business. It’s also the source of a significant hidden...