For a small or medium-sized business the office manager is the glue that holds everything together. They need two racks for all of the hats they wear. They are the owner’s representative to the employees and the employees’ representative to ownership. Having eyes and ears in the back of the head is critical as the… Continue reading Office Hero: The Office Manager
Month: March 2015
Business Lessons From Warren Buffett’s 2014 Letter
Every year Warren Buffett (the Oracle of Omaha) writes a letter to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway. It is an occasion eagerly awaited by both investors and the press. Contained in the letters is the usually practical wisdom that he has gained over a lifetime of work starting when he worked at his grandfather’s grocery… Continue reading Business Lessons From Warren Buffett’s 2014 Letter
Eight Things Your Employees Would Like You To Do
While your employees might appreciate free lunches, massages, and half-day Fridays during the summer (though I would really appreciate this one) the things that really provide them job satisfaction are not material in nature or quick fix management techniques. The things your employees would like you to do require caring, trust, and respect. Ask for their… Continue reading Eight Things Your Employees Would Like You To Do