Welcome to a new year and my all new video series, Chaos vs. Entrepreneur! Every Tuesday I’m going to bring you hot-n-ready bite-sized morsels of small business magic, crafted to help you do battle with the forces of CHAOS. One of the craziest ways Chaos Inc. sinks its evil clutches into your business is through … Continue reading “4 Things to Do Before Hiring an Employee”
Tag: Motivation
Goal Setting: Achievement Depends on Vision
All too soon you’ll be tempted to begin the obligatory process of making resolutions for 2014. “I resolve to lose weight.” “I’m going to save up money.” “I’m going to write a book.” “I resolve to spend more time with my family.” You know and I know that New Year’s goal setting can be summed … Continue reading “Goal Setting: Achievement Depends on Vision”
Digital Detox: The Lifesaver We All Need
Work can seem all-consuming. Think texts, voice-mails, emails, briefs, newsletters. They’re never ending! All that sensory pollution often makes insight seem like an endangered species. Not good. And like endangered species, your inspiration and motivation can be found in an important place: a sanctuary. Only difference? Wild-life sanctuaries should be poacher-free, yours should be tech-free. … Continue reading “Digital Detox: The Lifesaver We All Need”
The Art of Employee Recognition: Acts of Awesomeness
“Employee of the Month” was a great way to inspire employees…in 1975. Now it’s something better suited to a punch line in an episode of The Office or a Dilbert cartoon. As a small business owner, you don’t have to do things the stuffy old way. It’s time for the new hotness. In this video, … Continue reading “The Art of Employee Recognition: Acts of Awesomeness”
Like Success? Found a Focused Business
Successful businesses share a few things in common. They’re stable, they’re capable, and they’re strong. A focused business is an ideal business. Yet so many businesses are chaotic. They’re vulnerable to slow yet steady decay. Why? Call it a flawed foundation. They’ve built their financial future upon sand. Watch my brief video and find out … Continue reading “Like Success? Found a Focused Business”
