by David Kiger | Mar 30, 2015 | Business Insight
Millennials are quickly becoming the largest generation in the workplace. But, who are they? What do they value? Where are they going in life? Why are they beneficial to the workforce? It is crucial that leaders and managers have a proper understanding of what makes...
by David Kiger | Mar 23, 2015 | Business Insight
There’s a certain pioneer spirit that can go along with starting a new small business. An ambitious owner may feel a sense of bravery in attempting such an endeavor. It’s not easy to strike out on your own, become your own boss and follow your passions. But it’s often...
by David Kiger | Mar 9, 2015 | Business Insight
Optimism among small business owners is at its highest point in seven years, according to a recent poll by the Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index. Among the reasons for the spike: increases in revenue, hiring, cash flow and access to credit. Lisa Stevens, head of...
by David Kiger | Mar 2, 2015 | Business Insight
Being an entrepreneur usually requires wearing many hats, and the role that seems the scariest to a lot of people is sales. As a business owner, you need to make people think you’ve got what they need, and that requires putting yourself out there and being persistent....
by David Kiger | Feb 23, 2015 | Business Insight
The CBS show Undercover Boss, now in its sixth season, is an entertaining look at how different businesses operate and offers some insights for business owners. Each episode focuses on an executive of a different company who goes, you guessed it, undercover to take a...
by David Kiger | Feb 16, 2015 | Business Insight
For a lot of employees, meetings are just obligatory formalities they’ve learned to accept. Too many meetings are filled with more hot air blowing, thumb twiddling, clockwatching and daydreaming than anything else. That’s not just a harsh reality for the employees who...