A company employee handbook or policies and procedures is one of the most important communication tools between your company and your employees. Not only does it set forth your expectations for your employees, but it also describes what they can expect from the company. It is essential that your company has one and that it be clear as possible.

Is focus just a bunch of hocus pocus nonsense that adds a little psycho babble to our business day, or is there something to this concept that what we focus on really does make a difference in how something will turn out? Apparently, focus does matter… This article addresses a few key "red flag" areas business owners face and solutions for getting focused on things that will grow one’s company.

You may have recently noticed a new initiative taking place in society, to explore and increase your brain power. Just recently President Barrack Obama introduced an initiative to explore what he calls “a bold new research effort to revolutionize our understanding of the human mind.” There are now commercials on television promoting Luminosity, a website dedicated to training your brain. Just last week a new show was introduced on the National Geographic Channel called Brain Games.

Starting your own commercial cleaning service is a great business to start when you get enjoyment out of keeping things clean and love working independently, sometimes alone. Before you make the decision to start this type of cleaning business you should know that if you are going to clean buildings, doctor offices, schools, business offices, the capital for supplies and equipment can be quite high.

Every day, I wake up, wash, brush, and get dressed. I then walk the 22-step commute to work. Well, not every day. Some days, with deadline and communication demands, I delay the personal maintenance in order to get right to work. I have that option. I work from home.