Hiring new staff or sourcing new talent is essential if you are looking to grow your business. After all, while it may have begun as a solo venture, growing consumer/client demands dictate that your team grows alongside your brand in order to keep up. Join Conference Room: More content on accounting, personal finance, and […]
When Coach K Nearly Got Fired: Management Mistakes
in Humor, Personal Stories/by Kenneth W. BoydIn 1984, Mike Krzyzewski thought Duke was going to fire him. The Athletic Director, Tom Butters, called Coach K into his office. As the Wall Street Journal explains: “Butters wanted to see Krzyzewski for exactly the reason that he feared: He wanted to rip up his contract. Except he wasn’t firing him. He was […]
Simple Ways To Improve Your Hiring Process
in Entrepreneurship/by Kenneth W. BoydHiring new staff or sourcing new talent is essential if you are looking to grow your business. After all, while it may have begun as a solo venture, growing consumer/client demands dictate that your team grows alongside your brand in order to keep up. Join Conference Room: More content on accounting, personal finance, and […]
Guidelines for Selling a House: Everything You Need to Know
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydSelling a house can be a daunting task. From preparing your home for sale to negotiating with buyers, there are many things to consider. Therefore, you need to be prepared for the process. This way, you can avoid any stressful surprises. Things To Remember When Selling A House Selling a house is a […]
Seven Different Businesses You Can Start Abroad as an American
in Entrepreneurship/by Kenneth W. BoydAccording to the U.S. Department of State, 9 million Americans live overseas. This number has been growing in recent years as more and more people take advantage of opportunities to work and live abroad. There are many reasons why Americans choose to move overseas. For some, it is an opportunity to experience a different culture […]
Netflix’s Stock Price, Yo-Yos, and The Preppy Handbook
in Humor, Personal Stories/by Kenneth W. BoydNetflix’s stock price got hammered. On 4/20/22, the stock price declined by 35% (that’s in one day), wiping out more than $50 billion of the market cap. “At least nine Wall Street firms downgraded the stock on the disappointing report.” Here’s what happened: The streaming company lost subscribers for the first time in […]
8 Tips for Organizing Outdoor Company Events (4 Video Links)
in Entrepreneurship/by Kenneth W. BoydThere are many types of company events, but they all have in common the potential to bring people together and create a sense of community. Outdoor events tend to be some of the most popular. There are many reasons for this, but chief among them is that holding an event outdoors provides employees with a […]
Clean Workspaces: The Importance Office Maintenance
in Entrepreneurship/by Kenneth W. BoydOffice maintenance can sometimes get overlooked, especially since more pressing matters need your attention. However, it’s important to remember that a clean and organized office provides a more pleasant workplace and helps employees stay productive and focused. When your office is clean and free of clutter, fewer distractions are present that can hinder your […]
12 Steps to Building the Ideal Life You Dream of
in Entrepreneurship/by Kenneth W. BoydEveryone has their idea of what the perfect life looks like for them. But whether you want to live a lavish lifestyle with all the bells and whistles or keep things stress-free and straightforward, everyone can follow a few basic steps to get closer to their ideal life. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, there […]
How Difficult (Horrible?) People Lose the Room
in Humor, Personal Stories/by Kenneth W. BoydHave you ever been asked to do something really bad- and said no? It’s happened to me several times, and I’ve said no… at least that’s what I remember. One time stands out. I was a senior in high school, and some friends asked me to “damage the school”- I’ll keep it […]
You’re Killing Me With All These Choices
in Humor, Personal Stories/by Kenneth W. BoydAll I needed was deodorant. The exact type was: Dove Men+Care Extra Fresh, gray packaging with a light green square on the label. I’ve used it for years. When I got to Target, I was faced with a tsunami of choice. Dove alone had dozens of deodorant options- and the differences in packaging […]