The Stress of Secret Keeping

Althought sometimes necessary, laying secrets on executives and managers is a bad practice. It creates stress and hinders workplace communication. When it must be done, do it in a way that takes account of these undesirable side effects.

Connecting to People in Business Relationships - the Universal Principles Checklist

Do you have trouble knowing what to say in meetings? In one on ones? In business calls? Some of this may be due to the fact that business relationships are typically reserved and careful. Personality Theorist Steven Paglierani discusses how the Six Universal Principles of Connecting in Business can help you to develop, monitor, and maintain better business relationships.

Get Compliant by Having Your IIPP Ready

All business, companies, and employers in the United States must become compliant with all safety and health regulations and standards established by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) as well as their particular state in the U.S.

Managing Intercultural Communication in the Virtual Team

Working remotely across time-zones is becoming increasingly common. However the mixing of cultures can and does lead to problems. These ten tips provide a good framework for managing communication.

How To Change Others At Work

It sounds like mission impossible but it really isn't.

Smile Therapy At The Front Desk

Business success starts with your receptionist.

Lying Supervisors and the Source of the Problem

What do you do when your supervisor's interest in the truth takes a backseat to her interest in protecting her own neck? If a situation comes up where somebody has to be sacrificed because a mistake was made, she won't hesitate to throw you to the wolves. So what can you do here? Let's look at the options.

Improving Conference Calls

Do you find yourself frustrated by long and unproductive conference calls? What reputation do you have for managing conference calls? Establish expectations and a reputation for short and effective conference calls. Get your time back for other activities.

Are You Being Bullied At Work?

The bullies of the school yard have become the bullies of the workplace. Imagine working for someone who has perfected their bullying behavior and are now your supervisor!

Should You Attempt Venture Capital?

Raising money takes time and in a super competitive and fast growing industry the kind the Venture Capitalists like, time is what you do not have. There is little time in an industry that grows at the speed of thought. Likewise if you spent time finding customers, corporate partners and taking orders or raising money from your vendors you may not need the money anyway.

Private Equity and Venture Capital Financing Structures

Be prepared before you step into the Lion's Den. Learn about the different financing structures used by private equity and venture capital firms, so you can be prepared to negotiate to your advantage.

Angels - An Entrepreneur’s Best Friend

Want to Know what Angel Investors are looking for in a company? Here are some insights and tips to help you in your quest for capital.

Different Types of Funding

Finance for business can be obtained through a number of different sources. What's right for your business needs?