Mitzi Branvold

Starting and growing a business can be scary. You alone are the one responsible for whether it succeeds or fails. You are the only one who has to work hard in order to make it succeed. Without you, there is no business. And like most people, you want your business to grow and succeed.  Unsure […]

As a business owner, you know that conflict in the workplace isn’t good for business. Not only are your employees upset, they may not be able to focus on their work, because they are too busy dealing with the drama. Your customers may even notice that everyone is dealing with something, and they might not

As an employer, you are going to be in charge of your employees. In order to keep them working as hard as they can, you need to make sure that you treat them well.  Want to treat your employees fairly? Here are some tips to help.  Treat them like you would want to be treated. The

Exit interviews are talks between an employer and an employee who has chosen to leave the business. They can also be done when a big project is finished, so that the process can be evaluated. Though you may not want to hear what your employee has to say, it is a good idea to have

With COVID, more and more employees would like the opportunity to work from home. While there are many jobs that do not allow this, there are plenty of things that can be done in the comfort of your own home. As an employer, you may want to allow your employees the chance to stay safe

The goal that everyone talks about is having a work-life balance. This means that you have time at home, while also earning a living. As employers, we want to make sure that our employees have adequate time at home to relax and recoup. However, that isn’t always as easy for us to do.  It doesn’t

If you want to have a successful business (or even just a productive workday), you need to start with your space. The right (or wrong) space can make a difference. That being said, there are certain things that you can do to make sure that your workspace is as productive as possible. Here are some

Though many of your employees may love working from home, it can be hard to manage your team that way. You want to make sure that they are still getting enough work done, but you aren’t there to make sure. It can be hard to motivate them when they are stuck in their home office

The simple truth is that satisfied and happy employees stay at the job where they are valued. They are more likely to step up when they are needed. They will take extra shifts when someone is sick or grieving. Not only are they good for business, they are good for the employer too! So, how

A workaholic is a person who is addicted to work; who compulsively works hard continuously for long hours. It is, however, very different from working for long hours. One is a condition and the other is not.  A person working for long hours because they have a deadline or target to meet is not a