by Jeff Mendelsohn | Feb 11, 2013 | Business Management, Image & Marketing
About a year ago I was talking with a business acquaintance, he had recently hired a web designer to create a web site for his business. He didn’t want anything fancy, just a brochure site with a blog. The web designer was charging him some thing like $2500....
by Tiffiny Fayerweather | Feb 10, 2013 | Business Management, Employee Management, Organization, Trends, Uncategorized
Flexibility in the work/life balance with your staff is vital when it comes to harmony in the office. Studies have shown that a happy, healthy and balanced worker is a more productive worker. Not to mention that your favorite worker will be less likely to look...
by Jeff Mendelsohn | Feb 4, 2013 | Security
This past week I was reading an article about a gentleman that had his phone stolen. When he called the police to report the crime they took his statement, filed a report, but didn’t take him seriously at all. It is only a cell phone. You can get one for next to...
by Tiffiny Fayerweather | Feb 4, 2013 | Business Culture, Business Management, Customer Service & Culture, Employee Management, Image & Marketing, Uncategorized
We have all heard the term “You only get one chance to make a first impression”, but did you know that 55 percent of people base those first impressions on appearance? Whether you like it or not, staff attire speaks for your business; it can say successful, confident,...
by Linda Fayerweather | Feb 3, 2013 | Benchmarking, Organization, Planning for Business, Selling, Selling a Business
Even if your business is still young – less than 2 years old, knowing the answers to this questions will help you grow a profitable asset for your future. One of the most intimidating aspects of selling a business can be facing the barrage of questions during...
by Tiffiny Fayerweather | Jan 30, 2013 | Business Improvement, Business Management, Business Networking, Business Partnership, Employee Management, Uncategorized
I realize many of you have started your business on your own. It was your idea that started your success, your blood sweat and tears. No wonder it may be hard for you to allow a little collaboration happen regarding the business you nursed from day one. I’m here to...
by Linda Fayerweather | Jan 29, 2013 | Business Improvement, Organization, Personal Improvement, Uncategorized
When we have a goal in mind; know what we want the outcome to be; have broken the project down to its many tasks; we are ready to finish with flair. . . or are we? Even the best project, best plan can get slowed by life. Time management often means staying motivated...
by Jeff Mendelsohn | Jan 28, 2013 | Business Management, Personal Improvement
I have been working on a few time consuming projects lately. Projects I want to get done but don’t have much motivation or more than 30-60 minutes a day if that to devote to the project. Which isn’t ok but I have to work with what time I allow myself for...
by Tiffiny Fayerweather | Jan 21, 2013 | Ask Changing Lanes, Business Management, Business Planning, Employee Management, Planning for Business, Uncategorized
If your business is getting a little too much for you to handle on your own, you may need to make the decision on whether or not to hire a full time staff member or an independent contractor. Before making your decision make sure you understand the differences between...
by Linda Fayerweather | Jan 21, 2013 | Business Culture, Organization, Personal Improvement
If you feel conflicted sometimes after making a business decision, you are not alone. Any business desiring long term viability will need to maintain profitability. Meeting customer needs while keeping staff, contractors, vendors or other stakeholders happy will...
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