What to do with Economic Uncertainty

For much of the time I’ve been a Small Business Advisor (since 2004), I have heard business owners discussing which way their business is going. Some businesses are resilient and stay steady in all economies, some are more fragile because what they provide is a want...

Are Headhunters Like Scott Boras?

If you are as avid a Boston sports fan as I am, you may be aware of Scott Boras. He’s the guy who tends to get the highest priced contracts for star players. These players tend to become mercenaries – moving to the team who will pay the highest price and considering...

How to Post a Great Job Ad

As mentioned in a previous blog post, the Job Benchmark will tell you what type of person you are looking for to fill a certain position. Would he be better suited to the position if he were task oriented or people oriented? Does he love the details, or is he more...