There’s plenty of advice out there for employees dealing with a bad boss, but not much for business owners stuck with an underperforming manager. When a manager’s style undermines the team, the fallout touches your whole organization. Here are three effective ways to get a struggling manager back on track — or help them become the leader your team actually needs.
Working from home doesn’t mean employees are immune to burnout — in fact, the pressure to perform can be even worse without the usual workplace boundaries. Disengagement, irritability, and a drop in productivity are all telltale signs your remote team is struggling. Here are three simple, low-cost ways to help your employees recharge before burnout sets in.
Tracking business expenses ranks near the bottom of every owner’s favorite tasks, and it’s easy to see why — costs pile up fast and get messy quickly, especially when more than one person is spending. But sloppy recordkeeping can cost you far more than it saves. Here are a few simple habits to help you get your expenses under control this year.
Thinking about relocating your business? You’re not alone — a shifting economy, rapid growth, or a steep decline can all put a move on the table. But with so many moving parts, it’s easy to get lost in the details and freeze up entirely. Here are the three most important factors to weigh before you make the leap.
Having a great employee whose physical limitations keep them from doing everything they used to is a tough spot for any business owner. You have moral and legal responsibilities toward them, but that doesn’t mean you’re powerless to make changes. Here’s how to strike the right balance between accommodating a valued team member and keeping your business running smoothly.
You’ve officially taken over the family business, but your parents just can’t seem to let go of the reins. It’s frustrating, it’s confusing for your employees, and worst of all, you’re not getting the authority and respect you’ve earned. Here are a few practical ways to reclaim your role without burning bridges with the people who built the company.
Every crisis eventually gives way to recovery, but how a business reacts along the way makes all the difference. Too many owners respond impulsively instead of thinking strategically, while others use the downturn to come out ahead. Here are three practical strategies to help your business emerge from the pandemic stronger than before.
A team member leaves your company, only to turn around and start a rival business right under your nose. There’s no non-compete in place, so your first instinct might be to lawyer up. But suing isn’t always your best move, and it isn’t always your only option. Here’s what you should consider before deciding how to respond.
There’s a big difference between owning your own job and owning an actual business — and if you’re the one doing everything yourself, you already know which side of that line you’re on. The good news is that with the right vision and a bit of perseverance, you can make the leap. Here’s how to start building a business that doesn’t depend entirely on you.
Harry Truman once said it’s amazing what you can accomplish if you don’t care who gets the credit — and the way someone talks about their own accomplishments reveals a lot about their leadership style. Two simple, overused pronouns can be a dead giveaway of a leader who puts themselves before their team. Find out what they are and the other habits that quietly sabotage good leadership.