Articles from July 2014

Good boss/bad boss: Which would your small business employees say you are?

Being a bad boss can be ruinous to a small business, writes blogger Jeanne Yocum. She describes five types of bad bosses and suggest that small business owners consider whether they fit any of these categories.

Starting an e-commerce business: A beginner’s guide

Guest blogger Robert Cordray, an experienced entrepreneur and business consultant, provides a primer on how to set up your e-commerce business.

Save yourself some grief: My “ten-times-magnified” rule for hiring

Michelle van Schouwen offers up a good rule for how to weed out potential bad hires when conducting interviews for your small business.

Things small business owners should avoid #6: Frequent second-guessing

Blogger Jeanne Yocum writes about the dangers to a small business when the owner constantly second-guesses decisions and makes frequent changes in direction.

Good small business reads #39: Staying creative and happy and making the most of networking opportunities

Issue #39 of Good Small Business Reads includes articles just right for beach reading! Get tips on being more creative and happier running your small business.

Buy local: There’s creative talent in every community

Creative talent can be found everywhere, not just in the big cities. Blogger Mark Auerbach writes about the wisdom of buying local.

Who needs an employee handbook, anyway? (You probably know the answer already.)

An employee handbook is an invaluable tool for a small business, writes blogger Michelle van Schouwen. And today, there are plenty of resources available to help you create one for your company.

Small business owners: Hire based on potential, not on past performance

In a rapidly changing business world, a job candidate’s potential matters more than their past work accomplishments, writes small business blogger Jeanne Yocum.

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