Business

By Sherron Lumley.   How do you find a mentor?  The answer sounds simple: “Just ask.” However, for many people, that is easier said than done. There are different ways to ask someone to be a mentor, but the best way is to be

by Christopher Freeburn.   As any small business owner knows, dealing with people is a crucial element of your business’s success. This applies not only to customers or business partners, but to your employees as well. Creating a productive

For many small business owners, their company is like their child. As such, they invest the majority of their time and resources into ensuring the business stays healthy and has opportunities to grow and maximize its potential. Few focus on preparing for

By Christopher Freeburn.   Stress is a fact of daily life, especially for small business owners. Starting your own company and managing its growth forces you to deal with a myriad of never-ending problems, make quick decisions, smooth over employee

By Christopher Freeburn.   Keeping your employees motivated and productive is an important goal for any small business owner. Not only will highly motivated and happy employees do more work, but their motivation can also boost your business in