Happy employees are productive employees. But how can we reward and motivate our staff when we don't have a big budget? Small business owners, take heart—here are some creative ways to build your people's loyalty, enthusiasm, and passion for excellence. … [Read more...] about Cheap and creative ways for small business owners to motivate employees
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Tips for moms who work from home
It can be extremely difficult to run a business (or even right a semi-coherent email) when your baby is crying and your preschooler is whining for attention. Here are some tips for moms who work from home—they can add order and sanity to your life! … [Read more...] about Tips for moms who work from home
What to do when you don’t trust your boss
Let's face it: some boss are jerks. Some will verbally abuse you; others will steal your ideas, or pin the blame on you if something goes wrong. And there are those who are so passive-aggressive that you're sucked into daily emotional warfare. They give wishy-washy instructions, then blow up because you don't do what they want. It can be tempting to quit, but if you can't … [Read more...] about What to do when you don’t trust your boss