Mark E. Battersby says eveyone benefits when it comes to smarter workers. In his article, Battersby explains how business owners not only prosper with smarter, better-trained employees, but also a tax deduction if they foot the bill for employee educational expenses or training costs.
- By Mark Battersby
- Jan 01, 2012
Amy Showalter knows it takes a team or coalition of people to effect change. However, she says not just any warm body will do. Learn how to assemble your team with the advice in this article.
- By Amy Showalter
- Jan 01, 2012
Strategic planning is a discipled effort to produce fundamental business decisions that shape and guide what an organization does, for whom and why, with a focus on the future. The companies that are able to be proactive in an ever-changing world are typically those that create and follow a strategic plan.
- By Sally Brause
- Dec 01, 2011
A roller coaster ride tends to lose its thrill when it involves hard-earned cash acquired exhaustively through day after day of the 9-to-5 grind. Bur never fear; this article has tips for recession investing.
- By Clinton Douglas
- Dec 01, 2011
Many a manager has felt the frustration of uncovering a problem in the company that should have been handled by an employee in the normal course of business. How do we correct people not caring or people being lazy? A major tool in the highly successful Hubbard Management System is the staff hat — "a term used to describe the write-ups, check sheets and packs that outline the purposes, know-how and duties of a post."
The year 2011 has been an extreme one for natural disasters. Unfortunately, natural disasters are a reality, and preparation is key. William Lynott outlines nine steps you can take to help avoid or recover from a catastrophic loss.
- By William Lynott
- Sep 01, 2011
Imagine an enjoyable and educational vacation with Uncle Sam — in the form of our tax laws — picking up part of the tab. That's right: Everyone within the office products recycling industry can legitimately claim an income tax deduction for the expenses paid or incurred while attending trade shows, conventions and meetings.
- By Mark Battersby
- Jul 01, 2011
There are two kinds of dollars: before-tax dollars and after-tax dollars. After-tax dollars are real dollars; when you spend them, each one is worth 100 cents. Before-tax dollars are quite different.
- By William Lynott
- Jan 01, 2011
Tax time is approaching - do you know how to handle incentive payments?
- By Mark Battersby
- Dec 01, 2010
Take a look at five common myths that keep companies "sprinting" to the finish line. Avoid these failed strategies to stay ahead in the marathon.
- By Vivian Blade
- Oct 01, 2010
Most organizations largely fail to successfully implement their strategy in spite of many available resources. Why? The answer can be found in who actually owns the strategy.
- By Martin VanDerSchouw
- Oct 01, 2010
Management
How much confidence do you have in your customer base? It costs five times as much to attract a new customer as it does to keep an existing one, so make sure your customers have reason to be loyal.
- By Sarah Henderson
- Sep 01, 2010
There are a handful of financial management questions that every owner should always know the answers to after the business financials have been put in the drawer for the month. Expert Gene Sicilano tells you more.
- By Gene Siciliano
- Aug 01, 2010
New service charges, confusing account options, and wildly varying interest rates are just a few of the techniques many banks are using to pump up their slumping profits in these troubled times — at your expense. Learn how to beat the banks at their own game.
- By William Lynott
- May 01, 2010
To be successful in building competent collaborations, these six personal qualities should be encompassed within you and your alliance partners: Curious, Vision, Communication, Leadership, Organize, and Compassion.
- By Ed Rigsbee
- Apr 01, 2010