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If your organization is planning to bring on interns for this summer, make sure your internship program is strategic and impactful. Remember you’re building the future, today.
As we enter the summer “internship season,” I’d like to share some advice on how to get the most out of your internship program:

Successful entrepreneurs and small business owners are confident problem-solvers who are determined and adaptable. Yet many get caught in a trap that inhibits company growth — they choose to handle people-related issues by dispersing them among existing staff members who have other responsibilities.

My official research for this topic began with a text to a group of friends. The question posed was, “What is the first word that comes to mind when you hear the word networking?” Responses of all kinds began flooding in, including “Ugh,” “Anxiety,” “At my age … barf,” “Dread,” “I prefer a meaningful connection,” “Relationships,” “Influencing,”

Small businesses often operate on tight budgets and with limited staff, so it’s essential for them to leverage their resources as efficiently as possible. Formal resource planning is a direct, focused process of reviewing an organization’s resources — financial, human, technical, and otherwise — and mapping out strategies to maximize their productivity and impact. However, many small-business owners may struggle with resource planning, either due to a lack of experience or (again) limits on their time.

Launching a business in any industry can be challenging. Doing so in an industry you aren’t familiar with can be even more daunting. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean you need to “stay in your lane” — it just means you’ll need to take a few extra steps to prepare yourself and your company for success.

Feelings of disconnection or uncertainty can emerge within a company if employees don’t feel they’re getting enough information and clarity from leadership. This is especially true in a remote...

After a few not-so-typical holiday seasons thanks to COVID, it finally feels like we’re getting back to the traditional holiday sequence. Actively encourage employees to take a break, enjoy time with family and friends, and set expectations for 2023.

We hear it all the time, right? We need the right talent, in the right seat, at the right time. But how do we achieve that? The good news is — we don’t.

Wait, you say — that doesn’t make sense! Hear me out. The idea of having the right talent in the right seat at the right time is an aspirational goal, something business owners and operators need to be thinking about all the time.