Many companies have either considered or currently have employees that work from home and many who may even work out-of-state. The benefits range from giving employees flexibility within their schedule, providing for a family-oriented business, employee satisfaction, greater efficiency and productivity and reduced overhead costs. However, while weighing the pros and cons of having employees…
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Reduce Worry by Living in ‘Day-tight Compartments’
One of Dale Carnegie’s principles for overcoming worry is to live in “day-tight compartments.” This term was first coined by Sir William Osler when he encountered this life-changing quote from Thomas Carlisle, “It is not our goal to see what lies dimly in the distance but to do what clearly lies at hand.” Rather than…
Identifying Opportunities for Employee Growth – How to Decide Which Employees to Promote
Choosing one employee over another employee can be a tedious and difficult task, especially if you have a close working relationship with each. The key is to know what to look for in each employee and how to promote the chosen one respectfully. Below, you can find some tips to help you weigh the pros…
Square makes us rethink the cost of doing business
Since the advent of credit cards, the cost of accepting credit cards for your own business has always been considered somewhat ‘premium’. There was a clear line that said “If you take credit cards, you’re a serious business.” I remember the first time I signed up for a merchant account to accept credit cards at…