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Monthly Archives: March, 2011
Team-Building is Out; Community-Building is IN
When you think of team-building, what comes to mind? For many of us, the mental picture is a cringe-worthy image of trust exercises, corporate retreats and “mandatory fun” (we all know there’s no such thing). You might even think of this funny-because-its-true commercial about team-building that American Airlines put out a few years ago: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olPmEddZjHY[/youtube] [...]
Small Business Glossary (Terms You Just Might Need to Know)
So you own a small business, or you’re thinking about starting one. You’ve got the know-how in your field and the passion for your craft, and you’ve got energy and confidence to spare. But are you savvy when it comes to business lingo? Just because you excel at what you do – whether it’s repairing [...]
Tips for Dealing with Workplace Conflict
Unless your company is an army of one (you), there’s a chance of workplace conflict. Any company with two or more people working together can become a place of disagreements, misunderstandings and outright arguments – no matter how well you usually get along. AOL Jobs notes, “Managers report spending 24 to 60 percent of their [...]
The Employee Handbook – A How-To
If you have employees, you need an employee handbook (or, as some companies call it, a “policies and procedures manual”). The Small Business Administration (SBA) notes that the handbook is one of the keys to communication between you and your staff, so it’s vital to have one that’s clear, understandable and comprehensive. If you haven’t [...]
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