Like most smaller businesses, some members of our team have strategic and tactical responsibilities. Also like most smaller businesses, everyone has plenty to do so it is hard to find uninterrupted...
In yesterday’s post, I talked about the worst hiring practices that, unfortunately, many of us (including me) are guilty of. In his talk, Barry Deutsch did more than point out common mistakes – he...
With Red Auerbach as the coach and Bill Russell leading the team, the Boston Celtics won 11 championships over 13 seasons. Bill Russell recently wrote a book about his friendship with his mentor,...
On Monday, I had the pleasure of having lunch with Zane Tankel,who was on NY Report's September 2007 cover. We spoke about a lot of business issues, including a call Zane had with a landlord that...
Individuals covered by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), which provides continued health coverage to individuals who have lost their jobs (either due to job loss,...
Even though our staff at NY Report has doubled in the past year we still run very lean. So my team works very hard and many wear several hats. Given the pace at which we work, and the fact that this...
Here’s a quick reminder from Deborah Shapiro, of Deborah A. Shapiro, LLC, regarding employee voting leave. Thanks to Deborah for this great piece of info, and Stacy Robin of The Degania Group for...
Our editorial assistant Mike, who attends all NY Report photo shoots, had a lot of great things to say about this month’s cover subject Stuart Weitzman. But what left the biggest impression on him,...
Misery loves company. I just hope it doesn’t love my company. So, I asked my staff for ideas on how we can make the workplace a, dare I say it, fun place to be.
While it may seem magnanimous for a...
Barbara Weltman’s site has a great “Small Business Ideas of the Day” section and today’s post deals with the raise in the federal minimum wage rate to $6.55 per hour. Here’s the full text from today’...
This time of year, a new crop of Generation Y college graduates are showing up at our office doors looking for their first jobs. And as the baby boomers advance toward retirement, business owners...
No, not the 3 running for President, I mean candidates for employment within your company. As you might know from reading this blog (or my letters) we are always looking for salespeople (but...
It's the day before I leave for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, something I look forward to every year, but my main focus isn’t on packing or on the multitude of meetings I...
Over the past year, we have been recruiting for salespeople. While we have recently made a great hire, we need more. Besides, I believe you should always be on the lookout for talent....
