INSIGHTS
Small Biz Lessons from a Road Trip
Just back from a cross-country driving trip, first in many years. I was pleased to note that there were wind turbines in every state as we drove to Colorado. Much else along I-70 looked very much as it has for decades, except in those cities which have grown. While I enjoyed the break, I noticed some lessons for many of us.
How do you publicize your business?
Talk about realizing how little I have been doing in recent years to attract new business! Reminded me how many organizations I know which […]
Start ’em Right: Ensuring New Employees Succeed
Whether you call it on-boarding or orientation, you need a process to help a new hire become a valuable part of your team. Yet, I have seen far too many businesses which were not really prepared for someone to start. No-one is there to welcome the person the first day. There is no plan for the day and other things take priority, so the new person is ignored. Equipment is missing. There is no training on how to access computer systems, much less the software in use.
An advantage of […]
Why You Cannot Ignore Cybersecurity
For many enterpreneurs, solopreneurs, and non-profits, even thinking about cyber-anything is frightening. You know there are dangers but who can keep up, how can you understand the problems you face? Still, you must. Small businesses and individuals are targets for hackers, fraud, and other efforts that require some understanding and actions.
These risks are real and they can seriously hurt you and your business if ignored. You know that but what to do…
Recently Elizabeth Moon of Focus Data Systems and I did a webinar on common issues you need to […]