Small Business Simplifier
Helping You Work More Productively, Profitably and Enjoyably
While many of the largest businesses have separate sales and marketing departments, even those businesses often fail to understand the vast difference between the two. In some cases, even sales and marketing departments themselves can misunderstand their own roles. This can lead to a number of …
One of the hardest things to accept in any venture is failure. No matter what industry you’re in, what age you are, how much experience you have, it’s inevitable that things don’t always pan out as best we hoped. But failure is all part of the process, and it’s a learning …
This is not a surprise, every entrepreneur wants to have a successful business. One of the most important factors to consider here is the team efficiency. While you can have an innovative business idea with a growing number of customers, it’s really important that your employees are interested …
Did you take a break from the corporate world for parenthood or self-employment? Are you ready to jump back in but afraid your resume won’t be good enough? I’ve been there. Stop worrying. You can write a great resume even when you’ve been out of the workforce for a period of time. …
Are you dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur? While it’s not necessarily the right career path for everyone, it is becoming increasingly popular. To increase your chances of success, there are some essential habits every successful entrepreneur should develop. After studying entrepreneurs for …
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and in honor of this holiday where we pay homage to all things motherhood, I thought I would share a few of the things I learned about business by being a mom. I’ve been a mom for a long time (I have four young adult children), and I’ve …
Some days all it takes is just one thought, one well-timed phrase that resonates and sticks with you to inspire you and motivate you toward your dreams. Because we’re all a little different, and we each need something just a little different to move our thoughts in the right direction, …
What’s your definition of being a complete success? Is it a satisfying career, a big paycheck, a big house, all the toys? Or is it more family time, better health, or time to relax and enjoy your life? Each of these is part of the package of success, but there are five essential elements you …
Once upon a time, my calendar was bursting at the seams. With four active children, a retail photography studio, activity in my church, and community volunteer work, my color-coded calendar looked like a rainbow threw up all over it. I was busy 24/7 and the word “relax” was not a part of …
Norbert Wiener penned his famous The Human Use of Human Beings almost 70 years ago. It was a fresh look at management and management theory and birthed the field of cybernetics, effectively introducing automation to management theory. Wiener was instrumental in looking at business coordination as a …
