Business Coaching & Mentoring

A performance management system should provide employees with the following four basic benefits:

Use the tools of "invitation" and "accountability" to get the most out of your sales staff.

Working with an inspirational business coach can make a world of difference in your management skills, in how quickly and efficiently you handle problems, and in the overall success of your business.

Business Week Online's SmallBiz Center. This newly-updated section provides "news and advice for entrepreneurs," and includes sections on: SmallBiz News, Marketing, Savvy Selling, Leadership, Offbeat, Technology, After Work, Viewpoint, Feedback, Smart Answers, Success...

Read our interview with Katherine Andrews, owner of an HR development firm, where she discusses how she balances her professional and personal life.

Here are some free resources available from government and private organizations dedicated to small business success.

When something new comes up, look at your schedule and ask yourself if you can handle another commitment. If it's not scheduled into your routine, chances are you don't have the time for...

If you want your employees to think independently and take pride in their work, teach them to become leaders.

Sometimes, an entrepreneur needs a sounding board with whom to discuss new business opportunities or looming problems.

A solid employee-development program can mean the difference between a successful company and one that struggles.

Learn how more seasoned employees can encourage professional growth.

As a manager, one of your myriad duties is the professional development of your employees. Mentoring your employees helps them perform better, improves morale, and can help your business succeed. Most employees yearn...

Ten strategies for establishing and achieving successful office rules and procedures.

Hiring the right employee comes down to three things: screening, screening, and screening. These 10 tips will help you select the right applicant for the job. 1. Write a realistic job description. Before...

Whether they're on the medal stand at the Olympics or standing in line for a hotdog at the recreation league cookout, great athletes always credit their coaches for instilling the discipline necessary to...

Now is the time to think about making -- and keeping -- some constructive New Year's resolutions for your business.

Have Your Current Employees Interview Job Candidates Use the interview process to show your company's strengths and introduce your candidate to your other top performers. The goal of this process is to make...

You may be eager and able to start your own business, but it is always smart to learn from those who have gone before you. So before you leap off that cliff and...

As a business, personal, and executive coach, Jo Miller fields questions about switching careers and finding the one that is perfect for you.