Meanwhile, Back at the Weekly Sales Meeting …
This is why they always caution you against hiring friends at your business. Especially be cautious of hiring one of the Superfriends.
Business Humor
Professional cartoonist Mark Anderson, owner of Andertoons, brings readers a new business cartoon each week. He also adds the “backstory” about how he came up with the creative idea behind the cartoon.
For a selection of cartoons you are free to download for use in blogs, presentations and newsletters, go to our Business Cartoons Gallery.
Every Small Business Needs a Little Muscle (CARTOON)
Having a little muscle around your small business comes in handy when it's time to flex.
If It’s a Long Story, We’d Rather Have the Short Story Version
In business, there are short stories and long stories as to why things happen. Often, we only have time for the short stories.
Are You Working With a Core or On Your Core?
Do you operate your business guided by a core set of values or are you just trying to keep up appearances?
Do You Need Glasses to See Your Future in Business?
It may be time to get a better focus on what's ahead for your business.
No Cutting In Line and No Do-Overs, Either (CARTOON)
What if business contracts had a playground mentality?
Join Your Local Penny-farthing Spin Class
Mix up your exercise routine with a unique twist on spin class. Apparently, riding a penny-farthing bicycle is not as tricky as it looks.
Who’s Judging Your Work-Life Balance? (CARTOON)
If you're a workaholic, it's difficult to be your own judge of whether you've got a positive work-life balance.
Is Your Business Adapting to Changes Around It?
Is your business adapting to the world around it? Don't be like so many newspapers around the country. Be ready for change.
Is Your Staff Trying to Tell You Something? (CARTOON)
Be sure to keep a keen eye out for subtle (and not so subtle) messages from your staff that something's amiss with your company.
What it Feels Like to be a One-Person Marketing Team (CARTOON)
No matter the size of your business, you need a strong marketing team, even if it's just yourself.
Deep Sea Supply Chain Issues (CARTOON)
The supply chain issues continue to puzzle small business owners nationwide but the problem may be deeper than you think.
