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Your Giant, Gleaming Sword of Fire(d)
Didn’t know you had one of those in your manager’s tool kit, did you? Here’s what it is, and how to wield it properly. Spoiler alert: Your employees don’t love it.
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Should I Offer Profit Sharing With My Employees? In a Word – No.
Should I offer a profit-sharing plan? Does profit sharing even work? It may feel like the right thing to do, but read about the disadvantages of profit sharing before you say yes.
Funding Your Small Business, Part 1: What a bank is (and what it isn’t)
Need funding for your small business? Here are some options, from large banks to vulture lenders.
Funding Your Small Business, Part 1: What a bank is (and what it isn’t)
Need funding for your small business? Here are some options, from large banks to vulture lenders.
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Sales and Marketing, Part 1: How to Create a Marketing Plan
What’s the difference between sales and marketing? A lot. Here’s a look at the definition of marketing vs. sales, with examples.
Sales and Marketing, Part 1: How to Create a Marketing Plan
What’s the difference between sales and marketing? A lot. Here’s a look at the definition of marketing vs. sales, with examples.
Sales and Marketing, Part 1: How to Create a Marketing Plan
What’s the difference between sales and marketing? A lot. Here’s a look at the definition of marketing vs. sales, with examples.
The Power of the Awkward Conversation
Scott Simon, founder of Voicebox Karaoke, has some profound words about the power that comes with taking a deep breath and having that uncomfortable conversation.
The Power of the Awkward Conversation
Scott Simon, founder of Voicebox Karaoke, has some profound words about the power that comes with taking a deep breath and having that uncomfortable conversation.
The Power of the Awkward Conversation
Scott Simon, founder of Voicebox Karaoke, has some profound words about the power that comes with taking a deep breath and having that uncomfortable conversation.
Mediation Series, Part 1: Defining and Diagnosing Employee Disputes
If you’re a manager, the unpleasant job of mediating employee disputes will likely fall to you. Here’s a look at what they are, how they happen, and how you can make them right.
Mediation Series, Part 1: Defining and Diagnosing Employee Disputes
If you’re a manager, the unpleasant job of mediating employee disputes will likely fall to you. Here’s a look at what they are, how they happen, and how you can make them right.
Mediation Series, Part 1: Defining and Diagnosing Employee Disputes
If you’re a manager, the unpleasant job of mediating employee disputes will likely fall to you. Here’s a look at what they are, how they happen, and how you can make them right.
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You’ll Lose More Customers If You Don’t Raise Prices
If you need to raise prices, it’s important to do it the right way. Here’s a guide for how to do it, with examples.
How to Raise Prices Like a Boss: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you need to raise prices, it’s important to do it the right way. Here’s a guide for how to do it, with examples.
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Should I Offer Profit Sharing With My Employees? In a Word – No.
Should I offer a profit-sharing plan? Does profit sharing even work? It may feel like the right thing to do, but read about the disadvantages of profit sharing before you say yes.
Funding Your Small Business, Part 1: What a bank is (and what it isn’t)
Need funding for your small business? Here are some options, from large banks to vulture lenders.
Your Giant, Gleaming Sword of Fire(d)
Didn’t know you had one of those in your manager’s tool kit, did you? Here’s what it is, and how to wield it properly. Spoiler alert: Your employees don’t love it.
The Only Manager Trick You’ll Ever Need: Listening
You heard me. If you can master the skill of listening — actually listening — it will change everything in not only your business life but your personal life, too.
Sales and Marketing, Part 4: How to Create a Sales Funnel for Free
Creating a sales funnel will help you find the right customers and lead them down the path to buying your product or service. Here’s a look at the sales funnel stages.
The Power of the Awkward Conversation
Scott Simon, founder of Voicebox Karaoke, has some profound words about the power that comes with taking a deep breath and having that uncomfortable conversation.