Category: Business Management

Consistency is Key: Why You Need a Desk Procedures Manual

April 23, 2018

Your Quantum Leadership Lesson: Using Desk Procedure / Standard Operating Manuals Having a desk procedures manual, often called standard operating procedures or a training manual, is essential to assure that the job gets done right every time and that nothing slips through the cracks. For small to mid-size employers that often face high turnover, it’s especially important that each position in the company has an up-to-date desk procedure manual, and…

5 Top Time Management Tips for Small Business Owners

April 3, 2018

When it comes to running a small business, the most lacking resource is often your own time. I’ve talked about the importance of delegation previously, so let’s now focus on what you can do to manage your own time more effectively! You’re probably tired even reading this article and already short on time. It’s common for any small business owner or entrepreneur. The truth is, running a small business can…

Building Your Business with Effective Delegation

March 7, 2018

Many entrepreneurs and small business owners start out because their skill set is in demand and they are in a position for growth and expansion. Once they are in charge though, trust can become a serious issue. Without proper delegation of duties the owner inadvertently harms their own earning potential by controlling too much of the business. There is an old saying that every business owner should know by now:…

How to Bring Your Team Together Through Adopting a Cause

January 16, 2018

Your Quantum Leadership Lesson: Bringing Your Team Together Through Cause Adoption The most important thing to learn about being a boss is that people are always #1, the processes in your business are #2, and then the service or product you provide is #3. If you don’t get the people-thing right the rest is just a hope and a prayer – not a plan. It’s your people who will take…

Adapting Your Leadership Role for Changing Workforce Environments

January 3, 2018

How to Lead Your Employees Through a Better, Brighter 2018 There are consistent expectations from a leader. Whether you’re a small business owner looking for help growing your business or you’re a manager handling a team, you have people looking to you for direction and guidance. How you achieve meeting those expectations is the part that changes year after year. Each year presents different challenges to the workforce. Businesses in…

How to Get Your Team Involved in Making Business Improvements

December 19, 2017

Your Manager’s Moment: Brain Storming with Your Team I’m sure most of you have heard “You’ve got to think outside the box!” throughout your career. I don’t know about you, but when I hear that – I can actually see a box surrounding me and it feels confining, almost claustrophobic, and I have a difficult time getting out of my head and allowing my creativity to flow. So, I prefer…

5 Tips on Adapting Your Business to Attract Younger Talent

November 7, 2017

Is your business targeting new employees the same way you did when you started? It might be time to update some things. Most companies start out with their ideal employee in mind– generally one that looks very similar in style, skills and attitude as the business owner. If done properly the talent you are trying to attract is in line with what the employee is looking for in a place…

Modern Changes for Effective Leadership

September 5, 2017

What has 2017 shown us when it comes to leadership? Leadership and how to go about it changes with the times. Yesterday’s methods may no longer be the best option and certainly not the only option. When was the last time you reassessed your leadership approach? It’s an important question considering the rapid pace at which our world is changingas well as the many age groups now actively working.…

Master the Stages of Team Development so Your Next Project Runs at Full Capacity

August 1, 2017

Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing. What do they mean and how will they help you build your team? How effective is your new team? When building a new team within your company or reorganizing personnel to work on a new project there are normal stages of team development that can be the key to your project’s success or the weight that drags it down. By understanding the stages of team…

5 Innovative Ways to Have Employees Who Love Coming to Work

July 5, 2017

What you can learn from “New Age” businesses about employee satisfaction and retention Do your employees love coming to work? People who are happy at work are likely to work harder. Everyone wants their employees to be happy.So why are happy employees most often seen at large, younger companies? It’s a common question and almost every business consultant will hear it. From Facebook to Google to many, many others the…