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Use the new science of hiring to avoid regrets
July 8, 2013Trying to bring in the best talent by using traditional hiring practices simply does not work.
July 8, 2013 - How To
Limit your employment liability during summer months
June 24, 2013Although we look forward to the summer weather, the season can bring with it some particular challenges for businesses in the employment context. Here are a few of those potential areas of concern:
June 24, 2013 - How To
Avoid catastrophic liability when you’re the tenant
June 10, 2013You lease one floor of a multi-story office building. One of your employees leaves a toaster oven on overnight, resulting in a fire that causes $7.5 million in damage to the leased premises and other portions of the building.
June 10, 2013 - How To
Write an RFP that solicits lively and relevant responses
May 27, 2013Are you tired of deadly answers to your requests for proposals? Give your RFPs new life by avoiding questions no one will answer truthfully and asking questions that will get real-life answers.
May 27, 2013 - How To
Understand common real estate terminology
May 27, 2013The preamble to the Realtor Code of Ethics starts simply but powerfully with, “Under all is the land.” From there, real estate can get complicated and confusing. Here's a primer on some of the most commonly confused real estate terms:
May 27, 2013 - How To
Maximize the value of social media
May 13, 2013There are unlimited ways to use social media to promote your business. Unfortunately, you don't have unlimited time or an unlimited marketing budget to dedicate to this effort. “Social media is not a marketing-only activity.
May 13, 2013 - How To
Separate fact from fiction when hiring veterans
May 13, 2013Some employers believe hiring veterans is bad for business because of the mistaken assumption that most veterans suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and are dangerous.
May 13, 2013 - How To
Improve your communication skills so people hear you
April 1, 2013Success in business is about relationships, and the most important component of successful relationships is effective communication. Thus, leaders who communicate effectively will succeed more often in business.
April 1, 2013 - How To
How to structure a business loan from relatives
March 4, 2013Loans from relatives have helped more than one business get started or stay afloat. Depending on the outcome, this type of financing can either be a dream come true or the beginning of your worst nightmare.
March 4, 2013 - How To
Forge an effective relationship with your CEO and board
February 18, 2013Nobody takes care of the boss. The CEO's job is to take care of everyone in the organization, but many CEOs feel no one is taking care of their personal and professional needs.
February 18, 2013 - How-To
How to: Use content for B2B marketing
January 21, 2013Specialty business publications blanket your coffee tables; a signal to your prospects you are up-to-date and savvy in your industry. This comes as no surprise to anyone operating in the B2B space.
January 21, 2013 - Profit motives
How to know if you need help with QuickBooks
January 7, 2013Do you use QuickBooks as your accounting software? If so, you're in good company. QuickBooks is the world's most popular small business accounting program and is used by millions of people.
January 7, 2013 - How-To
How to: Create a company that can withstand adversity
November 12, 2012When business conditions are challenging and big changes need to be made, resilient organizations are able to adapt and weather the storm. Resilient organizations have engaged the minds, and more importantly, the hearts of their employees.
November 12, 2012 - How-to
Cash is king for a reason. Here's how to monitor yours.
October 29, 2012We often hear "cash is king" in business. Yet, too many businesses don't monitor their cash position as well as they should. Without cash your business is in trouble.
October 29, 2012 - from the ground up
How a lease agreement can make or break your business
October 29, 2012I was recently listening to a podcast interview with a blogger who specializes in social media. She stressed the importance of sometimes writing for a mass audience as opposed your professional inner-circle.
October 29, 2012 - How-to
How to set email writing standards in your organization
October 15, 2012In my 30 years as a business writing trainer, I've become aware that leaders in organizations must set business writing quality standards.
October 15, 2012
