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Business > General Management Negative feedback is an opportunity: 11 of 15
Any type of feedback is an opportunity to change or improve any aspect of your company. I am currently a four restaurant owner and operator and if it wasn't for negative feedback, I would not be aware of many of the flaws that customers encounter on a daily basis. In my case, negative feedback could range anywhere from empty ... More..
Business > Financing a Startup SBA-backed loans: Good for entrepreneurs?: 3 of 4
SBA loans seem to be the answer to an entrepreneur's monetary needs, but there are some major circumstances to consider when applying for an SBA loan. For instance, by SBA requirement most business purchases need to have an appraisal. Often times, an appraisal is based on square footage and usually starts in the thousands. Fu... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life One-night-stand etiquette: 32 of 41
Everyone must have walked the infamous "walk of shame" at one time or another. You know that walk back to your dorm room, or the walk out a building to grab a taxi or your car while looking disheveled in the previous nights attire? When you walk down the street where you try not to make eye contact with anyone in fear that th... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Know when to stay home with a cold: 19 of 24
I rarely share this story, but it may help the average workaholic make a healthy choice as to whether they should stay home with a cold. I was bound and determined to go to work for several days with a nagging cold that only seemed to get worse. I was a police officer for seven years and the fact that I was one of 12 females ... More..
Business > Starting a Business Guide to owning a franchise: 8 of 10
This article comes from the heart due to the fact that I am a franchisee that owns four locations at the moment. If I had to write a guide to owning a franchise, I believe the first few pages would be a preview of what to expect when owning a franchise. The primary expectation I would express to potential franchisees would b... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies How to encourage your employees: 4 of 5
Discouraged employees need to be addressed immediately. Otherwise, they can act as an infection and spread to the rest of the work force in a fairly quick manner. There is usually a particular reason that an employee is discouraged. From personal experience, often times, employees are discouraged based on some sort of false ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Quick trip tips: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for a 3-day getaway: 15 of 18
Visiting Myrtle Beach, SC for a three day getaway can be a fun and exciting adventure with a mixture or relaxation and romance. There are a couple of new attractions that are absolute must sees whereas the historical, family aspect of Myrtle Beach is still readily apparent as you travel through this ever growing beach town. S... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Common interview bloopers and how to avoid them: 25 of 29
This is a humorous topic to consider. I currently own four restaurants and I have the pleasure of interviewing a variety of people on a daily basis. I sometimes have to bite my tongue and hold back laughter during an interview because of these common bloopers.1. Interview attire. This is the part of the interview where I hav... More..
Business > Staffing Issues How to decide on new management for your business: 5 of 5
The biggest factor in finding new management for your business is trust. Fortunately, I am a business owner, and unfortunately, demographics contribute to a high turnover rate in management. However, I have found that trust in management is the primary key to success. Through experience, it is very important to thoroughly as... More..
Business > Customer Management Business owners: How to keep your customers: 5 of 5
As a business owner, I have seen customers come and go for various reasons. However, I fell that the key to keeping customers is gaining their trust. I am in the restaurant business and I currently have four locations. I find it difficult to monitor all four locations at the same time, but I do pay particular attention to the... More..