You will inevitably have to deal with difficult or negative people at some point in your career. Sometimes, the person with a difficult personality might be a supervisor, while other times, it may be your fellow associates. You may also encounter difficult customers that you have to interact with on a regular basis. There’s no […]

You can spend countless hours and unlimited finds perfecting your product or service but your company’s growth ultimately depends on two things- your ability to acquire new customers and retain them. Acquiring new customers is the first step in growing your business. However, while there’s a certain allure with capturing new customers, keeping your customers […]

Managers don’t just manage processes. They manage people. People have real emotions, hopes, dreams, and fears. This means there will inevitably be times when managers are faced with challenging situations. In addition to dealing with challenges like poor sales and budget cuts, managers also face challenges like employee grievances, interpersonal conflict, and staff turnover. Since […]

In order to remain up to date with current industry trends, businesses need to embrace change. Organizational change is necessary in order for businesses to operate at a higher level. The change enables businesses to find ways to be more efficient, productive, innovative, and profitable. While change is necessary for success, it also needs to […]

The key to a successful organization is maintaining an environment where everyone works together cohesively to achieve a common goal. The reality, however, is that there will inevitably be times when employees display inappropriate, disruptive, or unprofessional behaviors. When this happens, it is important to address these employees right away before their behavior begins to […]

Managers have a huge responsibility to oversee the output of their entire team. This includes motivating them to accomplish the common goals of the organization. While you may have been promoted because you possess the skills needed to be a manager, remember that it takes a different set of skills to be a leader. Though […]

As a new manager, there are so many things to figure out, including how to create and manage a business budget. This can be an intimidating task, especially if you have never done it before. Since managing a budget is essential to the success of any business, this can put a lot of pressure on […]

Getting promoted to manager can be both exciting and challenging. It is quite an accomplishment to take the next step up the corporate ladder but being successful in this new role also means mastering a whole new set of skills. Transitioning from focusing solely on your own work to now being responsible for an entire […]

Running a business can be a rewarding and exciting experience, but it doesn’t come without its challenges. Especially in today’s economic climate, it can be difficult enough just to help your business survive, much less thrive. That doesn’t mean, however, that growth is impossible. It just requires a change of strategy and plenty of determination […]

No matter your industry, running a business will always involve risks. These risks can range from external and physical risks to internal and strategic risks. Though it is impossible to eliminate all risks, there are things you can do to minimize risk and prepare for the unexpected. It is important to have the right risk […]