A couple weeks ago I came across an interesting article about the hiring tactics used by the likes of Facebook, Apple, and Southwest Airlines. What piqued my interest was the premium these companies place in their hiring process on a candidate’s vision, attitude and personality over actual skills and experience. Here’s one telling excerpt: Some…
Unless you’re one of those über confident people who can easily work a crowd and love it, networking can be one of the more daunting aspects of running a business. But simply not connecting with industry professionals or other businesses, is not a good idea. It will prevent you from leveraging some valuable resources, leave you with…
With the rising costs of health care and the tangible benefits that come with living a healthy life style, it’s almost a no-brainier that implementing a wellness program in your small business can offer a potentially big payback. And don’t think that it will necessarily cost you big bucks. Just because you can’t afford to…
When hurricane Sandy blew through the eastern seaboard in the U.S. two months ago, many small business owners were tragically unprepared for the resulting damage and loss of business. It forced a spotlight on a issue common among smaller companies: when it comes to emergency planning, many, many small business owners fall short. Running a…
By: Susan Brown
