Let’s face it: If you had a knife to your throat and someone demanded all your money, the $20 in your pocket wouldn’t seem nearly as important as getting the knife removed from your precious neck. Now, what does that have to do with business networking? Three things: the feeling of urgency, the feeling of […]
The Greek bailout didn’t take. Two-year Greek government bonds recently traded at cents on the dollar, resulting in yields of 25 percent. The market is clearly pricing in some element of default in the securities. Effectively shut out of the credit markets, financial pressures have mounted in spite of guarantees and bailout promises by other […]
Change remains a challenge for business owners. Considering outsourcing payroll is no exception. Here are some of the most common reasons business owners and managers choose to outsource payroll. Consistency. As business owners are well aware, “in-house” bookkeepers tend to come and go. When you outsource payroll processing, you give yourself a “safety net.” Of […]
The mobile Web has gained attention over the past year even as it has evolved rapidly to become a major player in how businesses market themselves to consumers. If used properly, the mobile Web can offer a deeper reach to consumers at every stage of their lifestyles. Let’s face it. You never leave home without […]
Business networking is something that for some is the most exciting part of their day; for others just another “thing” to do; and for still others a stressful event just to think about, let alone do. For many, talking to people can be overwhelming — whether it’s in an elevator, in line at the grocery […]
The key issue for businesses today is surviving long enough to make it through the recession. In my days as an executive with a Fortune 400 company and global bankcard, we had entire departments monitoring the economy. Here’s my take. As far as I can tell, the economy isn’t recovering, moneyed people are frantically looking […]
When you’re working on marketing your company through any of the multitude of media available, adjusting your message to the audience and the medium is imperative. Writing sales copy often poses a daunting task business owners, managers and employees face when they’re drafting an advertisement, putting together a “tweet” or Facebook status or even writing […]
Happiness and success go hand in hand. You can be very successful financially. But if you’re not enjoying it, then true success is eluding you. Business becomes a well-rounded and balanced experience when we actually enjoy it. It’s important for you to like what you do. The more you enjoy your business, the better. However, […]
Susan has been working for you for two years and has always reported to work as scheduled. Over the last few weeks, though, you’ve noticed she’s called in sick several times. You decide to talk with her about her attendance. Susan tells you she has a medical issue and believes she could need extended time […]
The two questions everyone asks this commercial real estate broker are, “What’s going on in the market? Are prices ready to start rising?” My answers are always, “It depends.” The price of both commercial and residential real estate depends largely on the demand for that real estate. As the Western Slope economy softened in 2009, […]