Women’s Summit 2013 was a daylong event of speeches, breakout sessions, and networking held at Cedar Crest College. Danielle Konya of Vegan Treats, Bethlehem, gave an exceptional presentation.
When is Your Black Friday?
Is there one day on your business calendar that puts your business in the black? All bills paid. All loans paid. All taxes paid. All bonuses paid. And you're ready…
Reading the Dow Jones
I wrote a blog on this subject early in 2011, but it needs to be mentioned again. So here is an updated version. Everyone is excited that the Dow Jones…
“It wasn’t me.”
One of my readers couldn’t believe that “They don’t pay me enough” was a good enough reason to steal. Not only is it a common rationalization in these tough economic…
Transparency
Transparency. We hear about it at work, in the stock market, in baseball little league. What is all the fuss about? Why is it so important?
Why did I do an article on SUCCESSION AND SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING?
We need to talk about how these companies are going to keep surviving. Are they going to stay at their current size with internal management buying the company or are…
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS – Do you need them?
Can you operate your business and not use KPI Key Performance Indicators?
Profitability Pricing – The Rest of the Story
A company traditionally uses the costing method to accumulate direct materials, direct labor and overhead cost. When large companies were losing business because they did not set the correct selling…
Taking your business to the next level
Invest in your employees. They can take you to the next level. Treat employees with respect, pay a good salary, supply good benefits and show them that you care about…
Are You Credit Worthy?
One of the biggest misconceptions is that if you pay the interest on your line of credit each month you are credit worthy. Sorry, but you can pay your monthly…