Dealing With Difficult Workers: What You Need to Know
If you are a boss that relies on disciplinary memos to improve employees’ attitudes or performance you should know by now, it rarely works. Written warnings are often perceived by workers as the untold beginning of their discharge process. It’s not surprising that they are counter-productive. On the surface, the employee may appear as if […]
Perfect Attendance at Work
A while ago, a client mentioned to me that people were regularly coming to work late. He wanted this situation to change pronto because it was creating operational and economic issues for the company. He asked for suggestions besides sending warnings to the workers. He also mentioned that employees always had a reason to justify […]
Find Your Place Away From the Competition
As small businesses owners find it increasingly difficult to compete in a crowded marketplace, they try to market to everyone. Unfortunately you cannot be all things to every customer. If you are that kind of business there is another way. It’s about focusing on your uniqueness. By differentiating yourself from the competition, you are creating valuable […]
El Contrato de Franquicia en Puerto Rico
Las franquicias son métodos ampliamente utilizados para hacer negocios ya que se adaptan a una gran variedad de productos y servicios. Como modelo de negocio, constituyen un sistema para impulsar el crecimiento de una empresa. Son sistemas únicos en los cuales unidades separadas se conectan para impulsan el crecimiento de un negocio sumamente integrado. El […]
Recent Studies on Small Business and Job Creation
A recent study commissioned by the Small Business Administration (SBA) reinforces previous studies that small businesses create very few jobs. Its author, researcher L. Spencer Tracy presents conclusions on who actually create jobs in the economy. With unemployment rampant in Puerto Rico, this should be evaluated by the government to determine whether incentives and other […]