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How to stop chronic complaining in your office
Everyone complains at work every now and then. It’s natural, and it can even be cathartic to work out a little stress. But everyone...
Why employee training is vital
Think of everyone who’s currently on your company’s payroll and consider this: At least one in every three of them doesn’t believe your company...
For women-owned companies, technology is power
In 1922, master retailer and pioneering advertiser John Wanamaker rattled off an observation that dominated marketing for much of the 20th century. “Half the...
Video: Secrets for overcoming your fear of public speaking
In this inaugural video for The Network, leadership keynote speaker and executive coach Dima Ghawi shares secrets for overcoming a fear of public speaking.
She...
Capitalize on the eBay Retail Revival program
In early May, Baton Rouge and eBay officials enthusiastically announced the city has been selected to participate in the company’s Retail Revival program, joining...
Creating a tight-knit company culture that’s scalable
Creating a tight knit company culture in which mutual respect, trust and commitment is a challenge for businesses of all sizes. At startups and...
Stop wasting time, and money, on unproductive meetings
Too many meetings. And unproductive meetings at that. What's a company to do?
A recent survey of more than 3,000 U.S. employees by Salary.com found...
6 leadership habits all CEOs need to develop for success
When a CEO is fired or forced to resign, most people assume it’s due to their inability to boost the company’s bottom line. But...
How to plan your 2019 taxes after Trump overhaul
President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax overhaul brought with it many changes that will affect the way Baton Rougeans do business, take out deductions and...
How to plan your 2019 taxes after Trump overhaul
President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax overhaul brought with it many changes that will affect the way Baton Rougeans do business, take out deductions and...
3 ways to make your marketing more effective
When it comes to marketing, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when trying to keep up with all of the latest trends, opportunities and hype....
Pavlovian response: Why closed doors freak out your employees
Imagine your supervisor emails, writing that she needs to speak with you. When entering her office, she asks you to close door before you...
2019 business: 3 ways to keep your workforce happy
Some companies have experimented with swanky office designs and outfitting their workers with shiny tech toys like smartwatches to keep talented employees happy, but...
2019 business: These books are well worth your reading
The business books you’ll be reading in 2019:
Win or Die: Leadership Secrets from Game of Thrones
By Bruce Craven
Readers, by studying the successes and failures...
Business lessons from Lee Berg
In 1978, Lee Michael Berg and his wife Brenda, both Dallas natives, moved to Baton Rouge to open a jewelry store in Cortana Mall....
Tips from BREW for Baton Rouge entrepreneurs and executives
BREW BAYOU: This year’s BREW event attracted a crowd ranging from mega-successful entrepreneurs to those just getting started.
Hundreds of local entrepreneurs and C-level executives...
Dealing with common small business challenges
ALL ABOUT THE NUMBERS: Daniel Williams, of LaPorte, says a lot of the business owners he works with lack passion for accounting—which is not...
Engaged employees key to becoming one of Baton Rouge’s Best Places To Work
Want to become one of the best workplaces in Baton Rouge? Then make sure your workers feel valued—it’s the top driver of employee engagement,...
Talk finances before saying ‘I do’
MONEY TALK: A good way for couples to have that first financial discussion, says Horizon Financial Group’s Rachel Stewart, is to keep it casual....
Does your business need a collective-action waiver?
NOTHING NEW HERE: The recent arbitration ruling by the Supreme Court generally mirrors employment arbitration rules already in effect in Baton Rouge. (Photo by The...
