Franchising Is Not Only Food
It's natural that most people associate franchising with the mega brands like McDonald's, Dunkin' Donuts, Subway, KFC, Burger King, etc. However, there are strong franchise...
Nine Helpful Resources for Veteran Small Business Owners
Starting a small business can be challenging for anyone, but if you are a veteran starting a small business, you may face even more unique...
Getting Out? Change or Transition?
The difference between change and transition is subtle, but important. Change is something that happens to you, even if you don't agree with it. Transition,...
What Makes an Effective Leader
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” - John Quincy Adams
One of...
Interview Techniques To Set You Apart
I’ve interviewed hundreds of applicants for technical jobs in the chemical industry as well as for college admissions to a very select University. Here...
Understanding the Job Search Process
To conduct an effective job search, the job seeker must use several job search channels. Typically those include (in order of effectiveness): networking (using your...
Why am I still here?
The arrival of the New Year tends to make us look at where we are in our careers and wonder, “How did I end up...
The Four Pillars of Life
Recently, the way I have been operating in life aligns into four neat categories as follows: Health & Wellness, Family, Work, and Education. The order in...
Core Competencies in the Job Search
In my experience in management with manufacturing firms over the years, I have frequently been involved in discussions and projects related to strategic planning. This...
Everyone Has Heroes
Whether they are movie stars, athletes, or politicians, everyone looks up to someone. My heroes are the people of this country who volunteer to defend...