Here’s an idea for a low-cost way to reward employees. Keep a supply of lottery tickets, movie tickets and gift cards on file. When an employee does something exceptional, hand one to them and explain that you appreciate what they
One way to know it is time to let an employee go is when they have changed to having a negative attitude at work that has not improved after you have talked with them about it.
A negative attitude can
Many business owners feel they need to wait until enough money is coming in before they hire staff.
If you wait until you think you can afford it, you will probably we waiting much too long. If you hire the right person
As a small business owner for over 30 years, I always strived to show appreciation for a job well done and to let the staff know they were appreciated. There were so many things I have done, both high budget
I believe many people spend more of their awake hours at work than anywhere else. And life is too short to not enjoy what you do. Also, if you enjoy your work, odds are you will do a better job.
1. In the event an employee is out sick or on vacation, etc. someone else should be able to keep things running smoothly by being able to effectively do that employee’s work.
2. If an employee were to leave unexpectedly
Often when a business is not running efficiently and effectively it is because the wrong people are in the jobs assigned to them. If you have a good work force in terms of attitude, reliability, ethics and other important factors
As a coach to business owners in different parts of the country, there are a few important points I recommend when hiring your first staff member.
First – Don’t wait too long
Many business owners wait until they feel they
There are four factors that make an effective meeting:
Preparation. By having an outline for the meeting and letting everyone know the agenda in advance including topics to be discussed, everyone can come to the meeting prepared to discuss
There are many issues to address for a business to work without requiring the owner to be there. A few of the key issues include:
1. Having the right staff in place assigned to the right tasks
Often when a