training

7 Ways to Know it’s Time to Fire Somebody

“YOU’RE FIRED!” seems to be Donald Trump’s favorite phrase. He makes it sound easy, as if he has a hair… Read More

9 years ago

Take the Time to Explain the Reasons – Part 1

Training without explaining is like trying to program a computer. The computer will only do what it’s been programmed to… Read More

11 years ago

Put Your People on the Same Team

No matter what kind of business you think you’re in, you quickly find out you are in the personnel management… Read More

12 years ago

7 Tips to Being Proactive – the Key to Job Advancement

People ask us how to know when administrative people “own” their jobs. What behavior convinces us that we can depend… Read More

12 years ago

World’s Best Sale Pitch: “My Product will help you Increase Sales”

We’ve spent over two decades in sales, and it’s true - nothing happens until the sale is made. We have… Read More

12 years ago

Successful Hiring takes Preparation, Permission and Patience

No matter what business you think you are in, you wind up in the personnel management business. Your first hires… Read More

12 years ago

Find Good People – Make Great People

People always ask us what we look for in a job applicant because we had such a great staff. Sure,… Read More

12 years ago

Grow Your Business Faster by Sharing the Wealth

Henry Ford used to say he’d rather have 1% of what a hundred others made working for him, than 100%… Read More

12 years ago

Discover Your Strengths and Weaknesses Before You Start Your Business

The right business for you is a combination of opportunity, preparation and resources. It’s more of a discovery than a… Read More

12 years ago

Business Manners that Pay

The simple accommodations you make for your coworkers, boss, customers, and vendors cost you nothing, but give you a subtle… Read More

12 years ago