The Benefit of Quiet

After a long day it is usually time to unwind. Hopefully it isn't something that may eventually put you into the rehabs. Mom entrepreneurs may have it most hectic of all.

anyone can benefit from some quiet time alone. But this is especially true for the mom entrepreneur. When I meet mommy moguls, I find that they're running full speed from the time the sun comes up until they crash on the pillow very late at night. They unanimously say their environments are noisy and chaotic. While this is normal, it's also unfortunate since quieting the mind can be very beneficial. full story

8 Mistakes to Avoid When Naming Your Business

Naming a business may seem like not much of a task, but what do you do when you have to name a business that sells colon cleanse products? Below is a list of 8 mistakes to avoid when naming a business.

Mistake #1: Getting the "committee" involved in your decision. We live in a democratic society, and it seems like the right thing to do--to involve everyone (your friends, family, employees and clients) in an important decision. This approach, however, presents a few problems. The first and most obvious fact is that you'll end up choosing only one name, so you risk alienating the very people you're trying to involve. Second, you often end up with a consensus decision, which results in a very safe, very vanilla name. A better method is to involve only the key decision-makers--the fewer the better--and select only the people you feel have the company's best interests at heart. The need for personal recognition can skew results, so you'll be best served by those who can park their egos at the door. Also make sure you have some right-brain types in the mix. Get too many left brains on board, and your name will most likely end up too literal and descriptive.

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Religion and the Workplace

Just like in schools that are around Arizona luxury real estate, the Midwest, or anywhere else, religion at work is something that many debate regularly. Entrepreneur.com wrote an article discussing this very topic recently and it may just be something you can use, or something you may want to debate.

Religion in the workplace can bring up some of the most difficult issues employers have to face. Resolving these issues requires understanding the law and balancing the business's needs with an employee's desire to practice his or her religion.

One of the most contentious conflicts is between an employee's desire to take time off and the potential reduction in productivity and profitability. Let's assume there's no collective bargaining agreement that expressly delineates the rights of the employer and employee regarding this subject. If such an agreement exists, its provisions will govern any dispute. Full story