Some bosses try to avoid conflict and confrontation at all costs because they don’t want to stir the pot. And what happens when they do that? They stir the pot. The staff gets resentful and bitter because they have no leader. What a great place to work! I know all about bad bosses because [...]
Nowadays it’s hard to focus in on work and get a lot done with all of life’s distractions. As a result, you add more things to the to-do list than you check off, you’re not as reliable to produce and make deadlines, and you can never keep up let alone get ahead. Brad Farris shares [...]
A few weeks ago I started shopping for a new laptop bag. It was about the same time that I started exploring Pinterest – so I made a board with the bags I was considering. I was looking for a small, secure bag for my laptop, ipad and a few other things, and I settled [...]
Starting a new job is not easy for an employee, but it’s also a challenge for the employer. On the employee side, it’s intimidating and anxiety filled.On the employer side, it’s difficult to prepare, train and dedicate a limited amount of time to getting the new employee onboard. When building or improving a new employee onboarding [...]
Having a tough time hiring? You’re not alone. It’s one of the hardest parts of running a small business. Often times we don’t have an HR department or hiring manager to take care of the hiring duties, and often times we (the business owner) have to do it ourself. We put together a playlist [...]
In the earliest days of Life Meets Work, my clients tended to be smaller companies who were just starting to introduce flexible work. As I pitched our consulting services, I talked with a good number of employers who bemoaned the lack of skilled talent, yet refused to consider remote workers. They wanted the best…but insisted [...]
At the Entrepreneurs Unplugged event (sold out!) last week Talia Mashiach, CEO & Founder of Eved, Jason Fried, Founder & President of 37Signals, and Shawn Riegsecker, Founder & President of Centro talked about their struggles, failures and successes in building their companies. An over-arching theme throughout the event was “focus,” and what parts of your business you should [...]
In these videos, Brad tells you where you can get an eBook on budgeting, a business budget Excel template, and get access to a video series that guides you step-by-step on building a budget for your small business.
January, with its focus on new beginning and resolutions, might be the least grateful time of the year. We are focused forward on what we want to become, and what needs to change or be different. We’ve just finished celebrating, so let’s put all that behind us and move on. I guess I’m a bit [...]
When I was first learning to sell, one of mentors taught me to “mirror” the client and mimic their every move. If they put their hands behind their head, I would put my hands behind my head. If they crossed their legs, I crossed my legs. This “mirroring” was supposed to lead to an improved [...]
I have a confession to make – I read the shampoo, conditioner and facial cleanser bottles every time I take a shower. It was only recently that I stopped to think that this may be somewhat odd behavior. But I know exactly why I do it. I’m a writer, and writers love words! We love [...]
You’re taking an airplane trip – we’ll go ahead and put you in First Class because you deserve it. As the plane takes off, you can see your business in the distance. You’re close enough to where you can see that the bushes are overgrown and need trimming so you make a mental note to [...]
Learn how to raise your prices in 5 simple steps in Brad Farris' new e- book, Puppy Profits to Big Dog Earnings: How to fetch better clients that will reward you more.
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