by David Kiger | Aug 3, 2015 | Women-owned Businesses
For women interested in starting a small business, there are equal parts positive and negative to ponder. This may be best shown by a 2014 report by the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Here’s a sample: The good: The Women’s Business...
by David Kiger | Jul 27, 2015 | Employer Issues
In a perfect scenario, a small business would employ a staff of helpful and happy people. But we all know that’s not realistic, and there will likely be encounters with employees that can be best described as “toxic.” Negative attitudes can act as a workplace poison....
by David Kiger | Jul 20, 2015 | Business Insight
The path to becoming a CEO is different for anyone with such ambitions. Each man or woman has their own story. But, far too often, there are stereotypes, myths and expectations about how they should lead and what image they should project. Here are a few such myths...
by David Kiger | Jul 13, 2015 | Business Insight
Though there are definite risks involved for entrepreneurs, the spirit of independence can make it all worthwhile. And the happiness that it can bring is significant. According to a 2014 Gallup survey, 80 percent of small business owners said that, if they could do it...
by David Kiger | Jul 6, 2015 | Business Insight
Every generation has its strengths and weaknesses, and there’s plenty of analysis to go along with that. In office settings, the good and the bad may be at play (and at odds) with each other. How can business leaders and CEOs blend a staff made up of Baby Boomers,...
