You’ve reached a huge milestone – considering offering benefits to your employees. That’s something worth celebrating because it’s a significant move towards attracting and retaining top talent, so cheers to you!! Now, as you venture into the world of employee benefits you’ve probably figured out that not all benefits are created equal. We’re here to […]

Determining fair compensation for your team is no small feat.  It can feel like juggling competing priorities of attracting the best talent, covering your business’s back, and ensuring you get an ROI.  It’s a balancing act my clients struggle with all the time, which is why I developed the Employee Cost Calculator, a tool that […]

Employee benefits 😱  Just hearing those words can send a shiver down the spines of many small business owners. It’s a whole world that can feel overwhelming, expensive, and incredibly complex. Especially if you’re tackling it with the same approach as those corporate giants we’re all trying to differentiate from. But take a deep breath, […]

So you’ve finally made it: you’re the HBIC of your business empire, a.k.a. the head honcho, the ultimate decision-maker. You have a kickass team who works in their zone of genius to support you. It feels like you’ve arrived (because let’s be real, you have!) If nobody’s told you this yet: it’s time for a […]

Imagine this: Your business is thriving, raking in steady revenue, and you’re finally ready to hire someone to handle someone to take over that one thing that always falls to the bottom of your to-do list: social media. You’re looking for someone who can handle the higher-level responsibilities: crafting strategic campaigns, orchestrating paid advertising efforts, […]

When business owners embrace transparency just for the sake of it, they might be stepping into risky waters they didn’t expect. Sure, sharing certain behind-the-scenes deets of your business can foster a sense of unity among your team, but it’s a double-edged sword. It might make them feel part of a grander vision, yet it […]

Ever had that gut-wrenching feeling when you find your car broken into or something stolen from your purse? It’s. The. Worst. Totally violating, and it sticks with you for years (just ask me about my car being broken into over a decade ago). But here’s the good news – we might not be able to […]

Pop Quiz: Which type of lawsuit is easier to file? Ok, I didn’t actually expect you to know that it’s easier to file a breach of contract lawsuit than a copyright lawsuit. Hopefully, you’ve never had to do either.  But now that you have that fun little fact to throw out at your next happy […]

Let’s talk cycles! No, ladies, not that one… I’m referring to the cycle in your business that you can’t seem to escape, the one that brings a toxic and cliquey environment to your workplace– totally on accident. I call it the Cycle of Crisis, and breaking free from it is absolutely crucial to building a […]

Office romances, tardiness excuses, Jeff’s uncle’s cat’s sister’s nephew’s wedding…. In all my years leading real people with real problems, I’ve heard it all. That’s why it’s so important to me to talk boundaries, and how you can actually lead your team without losing your mind.  As leaders, how much time are we spending on […]