Tag: Management

July 19, 2019

There are more than 11.6 million businesses in the United States that are women-owned. Out of businesses that generate $1 million or more, 1 in 5 is owned by women. Being a female entrepreneur is looking better each and every […]

July 10, 2019

When I launched one of my companies, the Small Business Summit, I started it with a partner. She was an older white lady, who had an MBA and was great with numbers. I was a young black guy, who loved […]

July 9, 2019

There are a variety of factors that can influence your productivity. But, nothing is more impactful than your actual work environment. After all, it can affect your decision making, mood, and even your physical health. The work environment that you […]

July 8, 2019

These days, customers expect personalized service. Whether they’re shopping for software or a way to increase sales, they expect you to be right there next to them searching for every potential edge that will help them grow their business. The […]

July 3, 2019

Last week I hosted/emceed the 3 day Small Business Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida hosted by the Jim Moran Institute and the Florida Small Business Development Center Network. One of the many breakout sessions I attended was focused on finances […]

June 14, 2019

As an HR professional, do any of these statements sound familiar? “I know compliance with laws like FMLA is important, but I’m not 100% certain my team is aware of all the regulations.” “We have so many different systems and […]

June 11, 2019

Warren Buffett famously said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” Those two simple sentences sum up the approach businesses of every kind, shape, […]

June 11, 2019

Personal brands matter to everyone, not just startup founders and public speakers. In the age of social media, every employee owns a unique personal brand, and most employees want to grow those brands to boost their careers. As the boss, […]

May 29, 2019

In recent years, you will have heard it a hundred times and read it in countless articles: millennials are dominating the workforce. Today, more than one third of US employees are between the ages 18 and 34.By 2020, millennials will […]

May 24, 2019

Are you the type of boss that wants to walk into an office with happy and energetic employees? Do you want to be certain that your staff members are meeting deadlines and contributing their fare share to the workload? Do […]