When entering the world of business there are always risks that can be involved. Being prepared for any risk to occur is a smart way to manage potential risks that can affect the prosperity of a successful business. Is risk a bad thing? Not necessarily. It certainly has a bad reputation, but the successful businesses […]

I think human resources it’s kind of a nebulous idea when it comes to working in a business. Whether this is a small business or a gigantic corporation, human resources just seem to be this secret group of ninjas in the dark corner of the building. People that only pop up when something is going […]

Many companies and industries employ project managers to plan, organize, and manage the resources for a specified task or project. A project manager’s job is to systematically focus on the objectives of the given project, determine what it will take to achieve them, and then execute the project according to the plan and budget. The […]

Communication is vital if you want your business to grow. I do not know one single person who does not want their business to flourish. Incorporating simple communication techniques will communicate to your upper management, peers, employees and clients that you are essential for the growth of the organization. Management is expected to use effective […]

I worked my tail off for five years at this particular corporation doing all kinds of last minute work, over the clock work and super critical work that would either make or break an entire program for multi-million dollar contracts. Do you know what I got as my employee recognition and rewards for that effort? […]

When people manage a project there are certain truths and tenants they have to adhere to. Properly followed, these can create a really positive environment where progress can be made and a team can come together to accomplish. Ignoring these principals, on the other hand, can lead to a lot of problems on any project, […]

The entirety of my college education was spend commuting about 25% of the day. And you know what? While I got used to it, I hadn’t quite found audio books, podcasts, or any of that type of thing. Quite frankly, I don’t really think they existed at that time (in a format I was interested […]

Before you can get around to investing your money, hiring a staff or making a product, you need a business plan. Without a business plan it is difficult to achieve consistent, long-term success. The business plan is an outline of how the product will be created and marketed, how funds will be raised and who […]