Run and Grow
Problem Employees Affect Your Credibility
Understand that most problems are a good sign. Problems indicate that progress is being made, wheels are turning, you are moving toward your goals. Beware when you have no problems. Then you’ve really got a…
A Brief Guide on Workers’ Compensation
From incidents such as a fractured bone or arthritis to the most unfortunate cases, up to and including death, both employees and employers should know the basic information and tools regarding employee claims and workers’…
6 Things Your Employees Dread at Work
It is no secret that many employees today do not like their jobs for one reason or another. A problem starts to occur in a business when many employees all begin to fear just certain…
6 Ideal Team Members for Any Entrepreneurial Venture
In my years of advising startups and occasional investing, I’ve seen many great ideas start and fail, but the right team always seems to make good things happen, even without the ultimate idea. That’s why…
Designing a Customer Experience That Drives Results
Good customer service is not good enough. Everyone boasts good customer service, but everyone doesn’t deliver memorable and targeted customer experiences. In my experience as a leadership change consultant, companies are able to differentiate from competitors…
How to Succeed in a Crowded Market
As entrepreneurs, we often look for an untapped market or “blue ocean” opportunity to make our mark. The path less traveled, right? But if your passion and experience direct you right into the middle of…
The Next Wave of Manufacturing Industry Trends
Time and technology wait for no one, especially when you’re talking about the ever-evolving, fast-paced world of hardware manufacturing. Not only are advances being made in materials and connectivity capabilities, but hardware VC firms and…
Is It Still Possible to Be Original?
Entrepreneurs and potential small business owners are faced with a difficult challenge in modern society: is it still possible to be entirely original with our thoughts and creations? Are we all just stealing, copying and…
6 Surprises That Can Shut Down Your Small Business
One moment you are running a successful business, and the next moment your company is shut down. It happens every day in this country. The following basic but overlooked events are the six most common…