It it is not always easy to hold on to good staff. And the cost of attrition, recruiting and (re)training, can be both costly and time consuming for small businesses. Rod Solomons, one of our mentors, shares some ideas and quotes from Matt Weinstein’s book “Managing to Have Fun” about motivating small teams and small businesses to have more fun together in the workplace. [Read more…] about Have fun at Work!
Small Business News & Tips
The secret to Warren Buffett’s success
The legendary investor Warren Buffett is constantly covered in the media for his ability to find, analyze, acquire large stakes in and profit from his investments, but what most people don’t know is that Warren has an amazingly smart partner in crime. Read more …
This article was suggested by our mentor Jeff Ayton
Manufacturing in China cost Amanda Bennett her business – here’s some tips to avoid the same fate
A Chinese factory trying to increase its margins has been blamed for the collapse of Australian boot manufacturer Bennetts Boots.
Once, desperate customers lined up outside Bennetts Boots stores. But it’s all over. Founder Amanda Bennett has had to walk away from her once-thriving business, now midway through the liquidation process, $200,000 in debt. Read more …
This article was suggested by our mentor Lyn Wrigley
Source: http://www.brw.com.au/p/business/manufacturing_tips_china_cost_amanda_iQ4fE3vcThDSYly8wIDJyI
8 Expert Online Marketing Tips for Small Businesses
Today, businesses have more ways — and places — than ever to market themselves. But deciding on a marketing method, particularly when you are a small or even a mid-sized business with a small budget and limited resources, can be difficult…So which marketing channels are best for SMBs? Read more …
This article was suggested by our mentor John Wood
Source: http://www.cio.com/article/2376444/online-marketing/8-expert-online-marketing-tips-for-small-businesses.html