Understanding your Industry and the Changing Face of the World Economy

“China is stealing all of our industry!” “There’s no way to compete with nationwide companies!” “Small business and farmers don’t have hope anymore!” There are a thousand ways to say it, but they’re all the common refrain of an all-to-common song many American...

Resolving Conflicts in your Business with EAR

Simply put, conflicts are not good for business. They can happen between employees, between managers, and among clients. No matter who it involves, it always cuts into efficient business operations and causes a hostile atmosphere to form around your company. Conflict...

6 Mental Health Rules for Entrepreneurs to Remember

Entrepreneurs are those who resilient, self-sufficient and motivated, determined, and have endless amounts of perseverance. All of these traits are excellent for them to be a successful business owner. However, that doesn’t’ mean they aren’t vulnerable to the stresses...

Do Your Employees Keep Leaving? Here’s What Could Be Going On

You got through all of the work finding the perfect employee, only for him or her to quit shortly after. Once you’ve hired people, you likely want them to stay for as long as possible. Going through the hiring process over and over again is time consuming,...

Want to Keep Your Employees Happy? Here Are 6 Ways to Help

Employee happiness – it’s something that every manager strives for, yet only a handful actually achieve. Keeping your employees happy while running a business is not the easiest thing to do. The happiness of your employees affects everything. If your team isn’t happy,...