by Mark Stoner | Apr 16, 2018 | Running Your Business |
Did you know that the happiness of your employees can help drive the success of your business? Studies have shown that companies with happy employees exceed their competition by 20 percent, and happy salespeople make 37 percent more deals. On top of that, a work...
by Mark Stoner | Mar 30, 2018 | Employee Training |
Difficult employees are a work-place inevitability. You do your best to hire and maintain the best people, but it can be nearly impossible to spot a difficult employee during the short interview and screening process. Once on the job, a difficult employee can...
by Mark Stoner | Mar 16, 2018 | Management |
When most small businesses start out, the business owner wears all the hats, filling all of the management duties. As the business grows, however, managing all areas of that business eventually will become too much for one person. That’s when it’s time to expand your...
by Mark Stoner | Feb 27, 2018 | Employee Retention |
When you’re running a business, turnover happens. But excessive turnover can harm a business. The instability can make it difficult to maintain your day-to-day operations, as well as your workplace environment. Finding new employees can be time-consuming and...
by Mark Stoner | Feb 13, 2018 | Business Mindset |
Corporate culture has been an extreme focus for many businesses, and it’s easy to see why. Companies like Google, Disney, and Virgin that are known for their corporate culture gain loyal employees and loyal customers. While your business might not be operating on that...
by Mark Stoner | Jan 30, 2018 | Running Your Business |
In all businesses, business ebbs and flows; business owners see peeks in revenue and dips in purchases and service calls. If you’re running a seasonal business, these surges and recessions in your business are even more severe. While your seasonal business creates...
by Mark Stoner | Jan 16, 2018 | Small Business |
New year — new you! The old cliché has become ubiquitous, and it’s easy to understand why; new years signify new beginnings and the opportunity to start something new, be it a new habit or a new approach to life. If you’re a small business owner, the new year marks an...
by Mark Stoner | Dec 28, 2017 | Busy Season |
By mid-December, the chimney sweep’s busy season is well underway. After weeks of reacting to higher than normal volumes of chimney sweepings and service calls, it can be tough to keep plodding through. There are a few ways you can help yourself, and your team, get...
by Mark Stoner | Dec 10, 2017 | The chimney sweep business |
Are you looking for a flexible job opportunity? It allows you to: control your schedule, own your own business and, provide a valuable service that helps people keep their homes and family safe. You must be thinking about becoming a chimney sweep! If you think that...
by Mark Stoner | Nov 27, 2017 | Business Leadership Skills |
When was the last time you sat down with a book? Read the newspaper? Took the time to read an in-depth article on the internet? If you can’t remember when, you’re doing yourself — and your business — a disservice. Whether it’s reading business insights, personal...
