"Why can't I work from home today?" my employee asks. It would be much more convenient for me! For me, it’s an easy answer. “You can’t work at home because I write you a paycheck to work in the office! I hired you to work in the office! If you want to work from home,... READ MORE
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Telecommuting Doesn’t Work, Despite What You May Hear
Does Tardiness Even Matter Anymore?
Is employee punctuality a business idea from a bygone era? While some may say yes, I think that being on time isn’t something to scoff at or dismiss; it’s essential that employees show up on time to help drive your business forward. In fact, I’ve tried to be “modern” about this issue. We tried flex... READ MORE
How to find a business idea – Take the quiz
Just take this 2 minute quiz and you’ll immediately discover what business is best for you. ──────────── QUIZ: WHAT BUSINESS IS BEST FOR YOU? [interact id="61d7017346527600188162ea" type="quiz" mobile="false" no_cover="true" redirect="host"] ──────────────── I’m Bob Adams. I’m a Harvard MBA serial entrepreneur. I’ve started 17 businesses of all different types. Most of these businesses I started with... READ MORE
How to Drive Sales by Advertising in Magazines
Over the last 10 years or so, “print” has become something of a nasty word among those advertisers clamoring to be a part of the digital land rush. Lost in the hype about social media buys and online presence, though, is the fact that old-fashioned magazine advertising still works. Related: The Secrets to Effective Magazine... READ MORE
15 Boston-based Marketing Experts to Follow
Let’s face it, when you’re running a small business, it’s all hands on deck. You don’t have a lot of time or money, so marketing may seem like a last ditch priority. However, without brand recognition, your brand is not going to promote itself, so marketing will be crucial to getting your name out there.... READ MORE
10 Steps to Make It Through Work When You’ve Partied Too Much the Night Before
Imagine the energy we could bring to work if, like robots, we could automatically shut-down when the workday ends, and then automatically click back on when the next work day begins! Well, no it really wouldn’t be good at all! I’ve met people who pretty closely resemble robots and believe me, they are not people... READ MORE
Criticizing Employees: How and When Great Managers Give Feedback to Their Staff
You never know what kind of answers you’re going to get when you ask an employee a personal question on a Thursday afternoon. One of my younger employees tends to dress well, so I inquired as to from where he got his sense of style. His answer didn’t disappoint. “I initially worked at an upstart... READ MORE