Posts by GoSmallBiz
Friday 5 for the Week of June 13th, 2016
The Limits of Your Knowledge By: Fran Tarkenton Because I don’t know everything, I make it a priority to keep on learning new things and getting smarter. Because I don’t know everything, I seek out other people who have… 3 minute read Retaliation: What Actions Can Land You in Hot Water? By: ADP In 2014,…
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Best of Mentoring: Goodwipes on Testing Your Product at Trade Shows
Sam Nebel and Charlie Siciak’s mentoring series tells the story of how they started their company, Goodwipes, and how they chose to market in a modern retail environment. They discuss the importance of selling, how their company evolved from a shared passion, and how they have embraced entrepreneurship. In this session, Sam and Charlie talk…
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Friday 5 for the Week of June 6th, 2016
Exempt to Non-Exempt and Back Again: How to Reclassify Employees By: ADP From time to time, employers may need to reclassify employees due to changes in job duties and responsibilities. Here are guidelines to consider when reclassifying… 4 minute read Best of Mentoring: Jim Flannery on Putting Company First With: Fran Tarkenton and Jim Flannery…
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Best of Mentoring: Jim Flannery on Putting Company First
Jim Flannery’s mentoring series is all about supporting new entrepreneurs, and how startups can put themselves in the best position to succeed. He and Fran talk about the common themes in the lives of successful entrepreneurs, the importance of listening to customers, and how incubators like Four Athens help startups. In this session, Jim shares…
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Friday 5 for the Week of May 30th, 2016
Best of Mentoring: Ted Jenkin on the Biggest Tax Mistakes With: Fran Tarkenton and Ted Jenkin Ted Jenkin’s mentoring series explores the secrets of tax season. In this session, he shares the single biggest tax mistake small business owners make, and how… Watch session New Overtime Rules: What You Need to Know By: ADP The…
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Best of Mentoring: Ted Jenkin on the Biggest Tax Mistakes
Ted Jenkin’s mentoring series explores the secrets of tax season. He discusses how to reduce your tax liability, how to prepare a tax plan in advance for the next year, and answers to common tax questions for small business owners. In this session, Ted shares the single biggest tax mistake small business owners make, and…
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Friday 5 for the Week of May 23rd, 2016
Best of Mentoring: Dave Crenshaw on Switching Costs With: Fran Tarkenton and Dave Crenshaw In this session, Dave talks about how much switching from one task to another costs small businesses in time and productivity. Switching costs can take… Watch session Becoming a Peak Performer By: Fran Tarkenton I recently had the pleasure of speaking…
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Best of Mentoring: Dave Crenshaw on Switching Costs
Dave Crenshaw’s mentoring series teaches the power of focus, and how the maximize productivity and overcome chaos. He discusses how to budget your time, prioritize your most valuable position, and say no to tasks that distract you from where you would be more valuable. In this session, Dave talks about how much switching from one…
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Friday 5 for the Week of May 16th, 2016
Best of Mentoring: Selling Your Business with Yvonne Tocquigny With: Fran Tarkenton and Yvonne Tocquigny In this session, Yvonne talks about how she made the decision to do something she had never seriously considered before: selling her business. She considers the reasons you might… Watch session Small Biz Mythbusters: Employee Handbooks By: ADP Some small…
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Best of Mentoring: Selling Your Business with Yvonne Tocquigny
Yvonne Tocquigny’s mentoring series tells the story of her business journey, from starting her business after finding out her employer had folded while she was on vacation to her decision to sell the business 35 years later. She discusses how businesses start with a sense of desperation, the importance of an appetite for change, and…
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