In 1500 words or less, each post will give you something you can use TODAY to build yourself, your people and your organization whether your organization is a "for-profit" or a "not-for-profit."
There will be a variety of posts, encompassing everything from hiring checklists to training ideas and documents based on more than 25 years of experience and learning from the best people in the business.
After a seeming lifetime working in the “for-profit” sector, I have learned many new lessons from the charity sector that can make a huge difference for small, medium, and large businesses. Please take a few minutes and read this post.
The first day for a new associate is a KEY day and may determine whether a new associate will be successful or not. It does not matter what type of job it is. Please as an associate, as a manager, or as an owner; prepare and anticipate where the issues will be and minimize them.
If you do this well, the new associate has a much better chance of being a good associate. If you don’t, you may not get a second chance.
Providing Information, being environmentally committed and operating a successful business means exploring all segments of the marketplace.
Providing value for your customers; making the sales experience easy and hassle free; having integrity, building trust; respecting your customer … these are some of the key selling fundamentals on the path to on-line sales success.
Your organization’s Christmas Party should be about appreciating your associates and thanking them for their efforts in the past year.
Consider adopting some or all of these ideas.
More than ever, looking for a new job can be stressful and create anxiety. I know what you are going through, I have been there. These are the lessons that helped me and I hope they will help you.
Whether you are getting interviewed or being interviewed, take a few minutes and read these tips.
Most people do not prepare enough for an interview and it is well worth the time.
Training your associates should be your greatest competitive advantage. Build on your on-boarding and out train your competition, it will make you stand out.
Great companies do a great job ON-BOARDING their new associates. In the excitement and rush of hiring new associates many companies miss this vital step.
Here are some quick tips to help your company.
Sometimes it will seem like nothing will ever satisfy your boss, don’t give up. Here are some tips to consider that might help.