Have you ever gone to a Chinese restaurant where every server seemed to be of Asian descent? Or do you know anyone, ahem, who has been served in a Hooters by anyone other than an attractive woman? Please spot me as I tread on somewhat dangerous ground, but I think we all know that these […]
Unlike their large, corporate competitors, small businesses often don’t have resources to dedicate to the high-powered branding campaigns that make them top-of-mind for many talented job seekers. That means small business owners need to learn how to work with what they’ve got to create a great employer brand. And because smaller businesses typically lack the flashy employee […]
If you were getting paid what you’re really worth, would your paycheck go up, or down? Don’t worry, I won’t make you answer that question, but it does put into focus an important issue: How to determine the pay rate for a position in your small business. A recent PNC Economic Outlook Survey found that […]
A friend once hired a guy who she thought was well qualified to be the COO or her rapidly growing company. Two years later a visit from the IRS revealed that her COO had been embezzling from her and not paying taxes. As are many business owners, my friend was crazy busy and hadn’t taken […]
Small businesses usually start-off as a one-man show. When you are the owner you do everything from emptying the trash to collecting the cash. As your business grows, however, it can reach a point where the volume of work is overwhelming. That’s not a bad thing in terms of your business success, but it can […]