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What Skills Do Your Employees Need in 2011?

caseydawes — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:04:35 +0000

Time magazine ran an article in its latest issue about job growth after the recovery as part of their year-long look at jobs. As employers, we’re in a different position with regard to jobs, a fact that Wendy Wise is beginning to understand all too well.

“I don’t understand it,” she said to me the [...]

Why is Asking in Business So Hard for Women Entrepreneurs?

caseydawes — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:06:50 +0000

Wendy Wise, owner of Naughty Niceties, is struggling. No one seems to “get” what she needs.

“I expect my employees to know the right way to pack a box, but too many of my customers complain about broken “toys.” I went to the bank for a temporary loan and I couldn’t get what I needed. [...]

#1 Stumbling Block for Business Growth

caseydawes — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:23:00 +0000

At some point as a business grows, the business owner needs to hire an employee…or two…or three…or more. At some point if the right steps aren’t taken, the inmates will be running the asylum and the business will implode.

Unfortunately, the majority of business owners begin their company because they love what they do, whether [...]