On Power

Much is written about power but very little is practically useful. Here is a practical guide with useful tips and hints at the accumulation of power within any organization.

Increasing Security: How to Avoid an Unnecessary Loss of Money

While a large company can bounce back from losing millions of dollars, this type of mistake for a smaller business could prove too detrimental to recover. One of the best things to do to in regards to protecting the interests of a company is to increase the amount of security pertaining to the handling of money.

Two Prospects, Two Drinks and Two Easy Decisions

While enjoying a little R&R at the Rio in Las Vegas I watched as a woman showed up for a job interview to be a dealer in the poker room at the Rio. She spoke well, was dressed properly and had years of experience as a dealer; however, it was her one accessory that made the interviewer fold that job interview faster than a 7/2 off-suit: Her drink.

Examining Employee Motivation is Business

Many companies understand that if their employees are happy, they are more likely to be productive and the company will be more likely to do better when it comes to keeping clients happy and meeting set goals. Business owners may realize that employee motivation tactics would work, but if they do not understand on a personal level how these simple actions can affect a worker, they may not be likely to continue this process or procedure on a regular basis.

Developing Winners

Our position is this: Profits and growth are about performance and performance is about people. Therefore, invest in people. Invest in people because this is potentially a highly leveraged investment.

Two Incentive Programs that You Need for Your Business

If you wish for your business to generate more profit than usual, you need to work on creating two types of incentive programs: one for your employees and another for your customers.

Delegation Is Not Enough For Success in Management

Delegation is seen as the key to being a good manager. You see yourself as getting work done through others if you delegate a lot. But this only applies to tasks. Much of today's work is mental: solving problems, thinking creatively. To get this type of work done through others you need to be a facilitator, someone who asks lots of questions.

Business Growth and the Peter Principle

A business will rise no higher than the level of its leadership. The invisible barrier to business growth.

Black Belt Strategies For Small Businesses

The first company to deploy Six Sigma concepts and methodologies was Motorola. The main objective of the company at that time was to reduce wastage and defects by improving the efficiency of existing business processes. Since that time, this has become a standard and is applicable for both manufacturing industries as well as the services sector.

Wisdom From The Wizard Of Westwood

Legendary Basketball coach, John Wooden's practice proceedures provide a lesson in working smarter rather than harder.

Employee Selection - Are You Gambling at Work?

Employee Retention begins with Employee Selection. Gambling is alive and well in the modern work environment! It's amazing how many organizations gamble at work by not using advanced hiring techniques that could save resources and future headaches. Employee Selection is a key strategy that can save organizations tremendous resources, time, and energy. Proper Employee Selection is the foundation to an effective Employee Retention strategy.

Open A Dollar Store - Employee Growth and Development

Employee growth and development is a challenge that every employer who is about to open a dollar store will face. Who do you develop? What tools and resources do you have to conduct the employee development? Where will the funding for training and development come from? Which employee(s) does not get that same growth opportunity as others?

How Do You Know It's Time To Fire A Client?

As a business owner, you're no longer sitting in your too-small cubicle waiting to be called to HR for yet another downsizing in yet another company. No more being told when you can take lunch, make a personal call or, heavens forbid, go to the bathroom. Owning your own business comes with lots of perks. One of them that is frequently overlooked however is that you now have the ability to fire a client.