Most people consider social media, like Facebook and Twitter, a distraction from work, not a tool to get more done. But, if your feeds are chock-full of valuable resources, networking opportunities, information about your industry, and inspiration, your lunchtime doom-scrolling can become productive and fulfilling. Are You on Twitter Yet? Small business owners are one demographic that ...

Welcome to the May edition of The Monthly Huddle– A short, sweet, and to-the-point advice blog for tackling some of business management’s most difficult questions! This month, we’ll take a peek at three reasons why learning to say “No” can unlock more opportunities than always saying “Yes.”  Business owners, business leaders, and anyone striving towards success ...

Would you be surprised to learn that there is a difference between effective managers and successful managers?  People in leadership positions often have it ingrained that success and efficacy are one in the same… After all, how is it possible to be an effective manager but not a successful manager, or vice versa?  Defining Effective Managers vs. ...

Welcome to the April edition of The Monthly Huddle– A short, sweet, and to-the-point advice blog for tackling some of business management’s most difficult questions! This time, we’re talking about dealing with “difficult” people.  Dealing with Difficult People They could be aggressive, argumentative, or neglect deadlines. Maybe there’s just something about their personality that just doesn’t jive ...