by David Kiger | Jun 22, 2015 | Business Insight
Venturing out with a new small business can come with a drastic variety of emotions: It can be exciting, scary, empowering and humbling all at the same time. Even when small business owners start to find their way, they will likely stumble — a lot. Take this recent...
by David Kiger | Jun 15, 2015 | Business Insight
Recently, Heather R. Huhman of entrepreneur.com reported some less-than-stellar news from Gallup’s State of the American Manager: Just 35 percent of managers are engaged in their work. Only 40 percent strongly believe they have opportunities for growth. A third...
by David Kiger | Jun 8, 2015 | Business Insight
Summertime is here, and with it comes shifts in how businesses operate. It’s remarkable how much productivity can go down when the temperature goes up. Business owners may find it difficult to keep their staff members motivated and interested, while they daydream of...
by David Kiger | Jun 1, 2015 | Business Insight
The word “analytics” seemed to reach catch-phrase status for many thanks to the 2011 film Moneyball. The Oscar-nominated movie detailed how the Oakland A’s bucked the usual method of recruiting and signing baseball players in favor of next-level statistical analysis....
by David Kiger | May 25, 2015 | Business Insight, Keys to Success
It’s easy for small business owners to get caught up in the day-to-day hustle and bustle. But those that take the time to show gratitude for good work and helpful efforts may earn a more positive outlook on their entrepreneurial endeavors, and simultaneously make the...
by David Kiger | May 18, 2015 | Business Insight, Keys to Success
Fear is an unfortunate but inevitable feeling for anyone in business, especially after years of a rollercoaster economy and stories of layoffs across the country. When disaster strikes, a business leader will naturally feel it too, but how they handle it may be key...
