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Recent Articles from Eric Gundlach
New Year, New Goals, Same Behavior?
What business goal, if achieved, do you think would bring you the most satisfaction at year end?
Emotional intelligence for the small business owner
For leaders of small businesses as well as executives in a large organization, people skills have a big impact on business performance.
When Is It Time to Leave Your Business?
The answer is a complicated one, tied to values, professional and personal identity and life goals.
Your business is a success, but are you still having fun?
I’m hearing an increasing number of business owners I know say things like: “It’s harder than it used to be,” or “The business isn’t as much fun as it once was,” or simply, “I’m tired.”
Some Customers You Want Your Competitors to Have
Difficult customers are a part of any business enterprise. Business owners often put up with them assuming they “come with the territory” of being in business, and the revenue they bring makes up for the challenges of working with them.
Skills gap? Grow your own
If you're a small-business owner who is having difficulty finding key talent, you're not alone. Despite high unemployment, there is a shortage of qualified people in a wide range of occupations in the Baltimore area and across the country. Several key trends suggest these skills gaps are going to get worse.
The importance of grit for the business owner
Last week, I had lunch with a business owner friend whose company has rebounded from a particularly challenging two-year soft patch.
A field guide to millennials
Today's business owner needs to understand how to market to them, how to employ them and how to work with them.
Did business etiquette take a summer vacation?
A few simple tips can help take the friction out of the ubiquitous presence of cell phones, plus why business owners should consider looking at their smoking policies.
Take a real vacation this summer
Combining work with vacation means we don’t do either one well.
Motivation and money
We clearly have a disconnect between what business owners think is a motivator and what really works for employees.
What’s your core strategy?
While many small business owners may think strategy is only for the big guys, every company is pursuing a strategy whether they know it or not.
