You Can’t Take the Family Out of Family Business
Regardless of how your business was formed, or what your family system looks like, the family dynamics, culture, traditions and personality will permeate the business. As a family business you should embrace that and make the family and the company better because of it.
A Thriving Work Culture Requires Fun, Family and Fulfillment, Author Says
Here’s a basic business truth: Lots of good ideas for companies fail. An estimated eight out of 10 new entrepreneurs see their businesses fall apart within the first 18 months, according to some sources....
How Being Distinctly Different Can Increase Sales of Your Small Business
Who is your competition? What makes your company better than they are? How can it be explained in such a way that it is convincing? How can you and your team show the kind of value that is important to your prospects? How can it be presented with pizazz and conviction?
Adding Art to Your Bare Office Walls Tells Clients, Visitors More Than You Think
Sometimes, a door is more than a door. That is especially true at Global Telecom Solutions in Detroit. The Corktown-based company took a simple, functional item and turned it into something special.
They turned a...
Prepare for a Tasty Fourth of July Celebration with These Beer-Based Recipes
There are few things as all-American as grilling for the Fourth of July. And there are few things we as a staff love as much as tasty meats and Michigan craft beer. So we...
Ready for Vacation? Do These Five Things First to Truly Relax
The weather is warm, the beaches are inviting … and you’ve got vacation on your mind. However, the struggle to balance work and your free time can feel like an endless battle. How can...
Joining Forces to Help Habitat for Humanity Bonds Executive Search Firm
Championing your business through transitions, including the change from one generation to another, is work enough. But championing the needs of others to cover their basic needs, such as housing, turned out to be...
Reaching Your Goals in Work and Life Takes Focus, Flow and Authenticity, Author Says
If you want to meet someone passionate about their life, both professionally and personally, then you need to get to know David Farbman.
Farbman is the chairman and founder of Carbon Media Group, a media...
Style Plus Substance Equals Fundraising Partnership That Profits Children’s Health
Having your own business has many benefits, one of which is you can decide to take on projects that are meaningful to your company and your beliefs.
For Ink Detroit Co-Founder Steve Mansour, his new partnership...
Wayne State’s ‘The Business of Art’ Hopes to Spark Discussion about Monetizing Creative Work
“I was in London and an editor over there asked, ‘What are you doing on Friday?’ And I said, ‘I’m doing these pictures.’ And she said, ‘For who?’ And I said, ‘For nobody, for...
New Rules, Same Industry – How Workers Can Adapt to Changing Jobs
Alex Violassi has one message for Michigan workers: “Manufacturing is cool,” he says, standing in front of a 3D printer in his office. “It’s not the dingy, oily place it once was. It’s amazing.” The machine, no bigger than a standard printer, can print almost anything with a 3D model, including toys and machine machine parts.
14 Places to Find and Hire Fresh Employees for Your Small Business
Finding quality employees is a challenge for most businesses. But with a focused strategy, you can get great candidates around the clock. Business consultant Tom Borg tells how.
Top 5 Mistakes Sales Job Candidates Make – And Why You Shouldn’t Hire Them
Good interviewing involves being detail oriented and reminding yourself of the traits necessary to succeed in your own sales environment. Stay focused, kick out the bad candidates, and you’ll find the one you need.
Fitness Guru Sees Life’s Many Details, Thanks to Her Love of Creative Expression
You can imagine that Elizabeth “Beth” Bock would be an expert on health and fitness, given her position as senior general manager of Life Time Athletic in Bloomfield Township. You don’t get that kind...
Fighting ‘CEO Disease’ Takes Honesty, Good-Listening Skills and More
It’s great to be the person in charge – you get to make the big decisions that impact your organization. But it comes with challenges, such as when people stop telling you the truth...
Fresh Leadership at a Detroit Institution Promises to Bring New Excitement to City, Region
One of the best things about new leadership at any organization is the fresh enthusiasm this person brings to the organization. It’s like springtime – everything feels full of potential.
One such place is the...
Michigan’s Economic Bright Spots and Entrepreneurs of Distinction Show How to Get it Done
These are the companies that live for success. Michigan's Economic Bright Spots and Entrepreneurs of Distinction awards winners standout as the economy gains steam. Their drive, commitment and ability to improve the lives of their workers and the communities in which they live show us all how to get the work of success done.
Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Build Success by Putting Employees First
Regardless of the areas of expertise represented by Atlanta’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, one thing remains crystal clear: They have set themselves apart from the competition by the very nature of how they treat their employees.
Prepare for the Worst: Best Practices for Responding to Cybersecurity Breaches
Jennifer A. Puplava, attorney with Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC in Grand Rapids, stresses the importance of being prepared for the worst in the event of a cybersecurity breach. June 19 she presented at the Trivalent Solutions Expo. This is her powerpoint presentation from the speech.
Social-Media Blunders Need Quick Remedies to Avoid Career Disaster, Expert Says
Imagine you’re sitting at your desk, you’re hopping mad at a co-worker and you’ve posted an angry status update on Facebook.
Sure, you feel good for the moment. But, then, you find out that a...
