8 Rules to Make Telecommuting Work
Culture is key at Blinds.com. But letting employees work from home is a crucial part of that maintaining that culture. Read story
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Give New Hires an Awesome First Impression: 3 Tips
Think outside the HR handbook and give your new employees an unforgettable first day. Here are three ideas to get you started. Read story
5 Ways Getting Married Helped My Business
In writing his vows to his future wife, this CEO learned he ought to make similar promises to his employees. Read story
3 Easy Ways to Make Employees Happy
It's your job to create an environment that fosters happiness. Here are three simple ways to do it. Read story
How to Master the Art of Perfect Timing
As owner, you are your business's timekeeper. Here's how to tell when you should speed things up--or slow them down. Read story
Going to Prison Made Me a Better CEO
No, I didn't go as a criminal; I went to teach the inmates about leadership. But they wound up teaching me. Read story
Don't Let Technology Slow You Down: 4 Tips
All of those whiz-bang gadgets and tools are great--until they get in the way of running your business. Here's how to make sure it doesn't happen. Read story
4 Ways to Eliminate Office Politics
Backstabbing employees, turf wars, closed-door meetings. Don't let petty politics infect your business. Read story
4 Lessons From a CEO Dad
Blinds.com founder (and dad of three) Jay Steinfeld gives fatherly advice for success in life and business. Read story
Great Bosses Don’t Go Undercover
If you need a disguise to learn the truth about your company, you're doing something wrong. Here's how to do it right. Read story
How to Pitch a CEO: 4 Tips
Get the attention of a CEO and you've upped your chances of scoring a big deal. Here's how to do it the right way. Read story
5 Things Great Mentors Do
Your employees can achieve greater things with your help than they can alone--if you give them a chance. Read story
CEOs: 5 Simple Reasons Why You Should Tweet
No more excuses. Tweeting, even for c-level execs, can be surprisingly productive. Here's why. Read story
The Hidden Reason Why Founders Fail
When it comes to making sound business decisions, this one thing keeps getting in the way. Read story
11 Easy Ways to Make Work Fun
If your employees aren't having fun, they're probably not performing at their highest level. So ease up already and try one of these tactics. Read story
The 9 Circles of Customer Service Hell
Your customers are the cornerstone of your success. So why on earth are you torturing them? Read story
4 Business Secrets You Should Reveal
It used to be that showing all your cards in business was the first sign of weakness. Not anymore -- and especially not overseas. Read story
5 Ways to Build a Resilient Company
The best companies are those that can bounce back from failure. Here's what it takes to do it well. Read story
Why the Real Secrets of Success Are in Your Past
When most executives are looking to the future for their success, maybe it's better to first look back at your past. Here's why. Read story
The Great Debate: Should I Enforce a Dress Code?
We're not big on rules. But reasonable people can disagree about the merits of casual wear vs. suits and sport coats. Read story
Maybe CEOs Need a New Title
Chief Executive Officer doesn't reflect the CEO's most important responsibility. Here's a title that does. Read story
7 Questions You Must Ask Before You Hire Anyone
To hire or not to hire is never just one simple question. Before you staff up, here are seven things you need to consider. Read story
How to Perfect Product Positioning
Want to be known for the lowest prices? The highest quality? The best service? For more effective advertising, you're better off sticking to one message. Read story
Built to Survive: The Darwin Approach to Business
According to evolutional theory, only the fittest survive. Here's how it works in the business world. Read story
