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Asking Effective Interview Questions – TMAATW

08/16/2010 at 10:26 am

Recently, in my capacity as a Hire Assist Advisor for Sage Partners, I have had the opportunity to do some interviewing of candidates for hire. I love to interview people. I enjoying getting to know them, and truth be told, I enjoy asking some interview questions that make them think. It was not always so….

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In Some Cases, Brainstorming Can Actually Stifle Creativity

08/13/2010 at 10:10 am

For some of us, creativity can be one of the toughest parts of a job. It can be a lot of pressure to come up with something appropriate, unique and stimulating, especially on a deadline. In a recent episode of 30 Rock, Jack Donaghy had the task of creating a better microwave that would keep…

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Is Your Small Business Ready for ERP?

08/02/2010 at 9:48 am

Watching a small business develop can be a lot like watching a child grow. It’s difficult to notice on a day-by-day basis, but one morning you wake up and realize your baby is ready to head off to college. In the same way, a business that started out in your basement could one day be…

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Is a Social Office a Successful Office?

07/23/2010 at 9:50 am

Do workers’ conversations about the series finale of Lost make you feel like you’re paying them to chit chat? Well, before you get all hot and bothered, you may be interested to know that a little laughter and casual conversation can go a long way in promoting overall office productivity. A recent study from the…

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How ERP May Evolve in 2010

07/21/2010 at 10:05 am

The business market is a competitive place. It’s no secret that businesses that aren’t efficient enough get swallowed up in the fray of new start-ups, get dominated by larger corporations and suffer cannibalization at the hands of competing enterprises. It’s a dog eat dog world out there, and if you want to be the biggest,…

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There’s No “I” in Team

07/20/2010 at 10:00 am

Anybody who’s ever worked in an office – or a preschool – knows that sometimes, it’s just hard for people to get along. But if your business teams are acting like a bunch of three-year-olds fighting over a favorite toy in the sandbox, you don’t have to give up in despair. There are several small…

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Enforce Punctuality to See Profits

07/14/2010 at 9:40 am

In every office, you can usually find the one worker who gets the rest of the gang going in a rousing “over or under” game – will their colleague come in before or after 10:00 a.m.? This might add a little humor to the day, but tardiness is no laughing matter. According to HR Magazine,…