“The home office is the worst of both worlds,” says productivity and organization expert Lisa Zaslow, CEO and founder of Gotham Organizers. “You’re not at home just watching TV, and you don’t have the excellent office resources and environment of being in the office.” Still, it’s a reality for 3.9 million U.S. employees or 2.9 […]
When it comes to any business, there are many mandatory tasks that can be beneficial to growth but also burdensome in terms of your time. If you feel like you’re being pulled every which way then welcome to the club. Running a business requires a lot of work, effort, planning and time on your end. […]
Communication is a skill that all successful leaders need to acquire and maintain — not just in business, but also life. Having the ability to speak in a calm, concise, and clear manner will help your team be able to do likewise. Sharing your vision, goals, and expectations is only one piece of the puzzle. […]
As a business owner, you have long-realized the power of personalization when interacting with your customers. However, personalization has become increasingly popular when it comes to employee incentives. You can treat your team as different but equal; customizing employee incentives. Worker preferences. As noted in a report published by Deloitte, “organizations are missing an opportunity […]
Turns out, the saying goes, “fake it ‘til you make it,” may not be so far-off after all. In fact, there are a number of simple hacks you can try to quickly boost your IQ. And after a long summer soaking up the sun, it’s not a bad idea to take a few extra steps […]
When starting a business, it probably makes the most sense to use a hierarchy when structuring your business. After all, it’s your idea, so you why shouldn’t you be running the show? There’s also evidence that hierarchies are preferred since it makes it easier for people to understand relationships within an organization and determine where […]
0If you’re an introvert like me, the idea of having a virtual team may sound fun. It has its perks like more flexibility and room for a better work-life balance. However, having virtual team members does also come with its own obstacles and challenges. More and more small businesses are going with a virtual team […]
There’s no way to sugarcoat this; starting a business is no easy task. You wear multiple hats; you’re continually building clients, don’t forget networking. If you’ve built many businesses, as an entrepreneur — you understand the very real possibility of failure. But how do you determine whether working with a friend is a good idea? […]
While we’re in the final stretch of summer, don’t let these last few weeks of sunshine and weekend getaways get in your way of going out with a bang. The end of the summer is the perfect time to get ahead and prepare yourself for a successful fall. Of course, when the beach is calling […]
Think about the last time you learned something new. Whether it’s picking up a new language, mastering your programming skills, or brushing up on a hobby like cooking or carpentry, learning us usually straightforward. You watch an instructional video or take a class and then keep practicing until perfect — at least good enough where […]
