Some business buyers have said they want a business with no employees, because employees are always a problem.  That’s a good example of the fact that there are always problems, but the key is how you handle them.  Employees are necessary for most businesses and the good ones can mak

With every stage of life, we face transition, which is the bridge between one role or job and the next.  We go from high school to college, from college to work, from our first job to a higher position or a business owner.  Coping with these changes effectively can make the difference betw

A business owner builds teams of employees who work together to achieve the goals of his or her  business.  Employees usually want to continue working for the new owner when a business sells.  They are actually hired by the new owner even though they appear to just continue working; a

It has been said that a person who has low goals or expectations is never disappointed.  You may think you know what you want to accomplish and don’t need to take the time to write your goals, but you will find everything runs more smoothly and your business is more successful when you ha

Power is a stronger motivator than money for most people.  Power is the desire to have impact, to have influence, to effect change, to make things happen and to choose to change.  Power is also the ability to achieve objectives and get results.  Does that sound like a business owner t

The Cost of Childcare in Every StateKids can be expensive — really expensive. Recent estimates have the total cost of raising a child from birth to legal adulthood coming in at nearly a quarter million dollars. Some of those costs — like feeding and clothing a child — are constants

Getting organized is a means to get where you want to be.  Focus on where you want to be and what results you want to achieve for your business.  Getting organized is not an end in itself but is a means to get where you want to be.  At one time, businesses had stable, simple, straight

The way we deal with others is strongly affected by the way we feel about ourselves.  Because of that, it is very important for business owners to have good self esteem.  If your attitude is positive and dynamic, people you work with will reflect your attitude by becoming more positive and

As a business owner, you are bound to have busy days. There's no doubt about this. If you're just starting out, you know this more than ever. There is so much to get done, and yet, not always enough time to do it in.  This is a given. Entrepreneurs have a lot on their plate, and often times, t

Stress in a business is inevitable.  As a business owner, how you deal with it is the key.  There is good stress and bad stress and both are advantageous.  Coping with stress is a skill business owners must develop, as stress generally increases along with the responsibilities of owni


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