There are so many books and references out there that discuss how to manage your business. Well-known entrepreneurs or others write some by business experts. As a business owner, you should be reading these books to sharpen your skills and keep abreast of the changes in the business world. I know many of you will […]
Author: Jackie Smith
Jackie Smith has been in the dry-cleaning industry for over 40 years. Her experience spans from owning a drycleaning business to working for Henderson Insurance Agency who specializes in the fabricare industry. She currently serves on the CCA Board as well as the board for So Cal Cleaners Association. She can be reached at jmshb@socal.rr.com.
Hiring Mistakes We Make Too Often
I hear people saying that it has become increasingly difficult to find good employees. With a large amount of candidates available, why is this? Are you looking in the wrong places? Are you hiring people that are overqualified but you hire them anyway? Forbes calls these employees “skills mismatch.” Overly qualified workers can become bitter […]
Is There Bullying In Your Workplace?
We are always hearing about bullying of children and young people in school and on social media. I was very surprised to find that workplace bullying is a growing problem in businesses today. According to the Workplace Bullying Institute, up to a third of workers may be the victims of workplace bulling. The New York […]