I used to tease my dog and ask in a very excited voice "Would you like a slap in the face or a punch in the mouth" or "do you want me to crack your skull and punch you in...
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How a Groupon or Other Promotion Can Affect Your Human Resources
I had the unfortunate experience of seeing a Groupon go wrong at a local business. I went to purchase something with a Groupon that was good through tomorrow, and the person at the counter told me that they were no...
Out of Work in Albany and Saratoga? Talk to Us about Classes and Training
Are you out of work in the Albany and Saratoga area right now? Do you need more training to get yourself back to work? There are options. Our SaratogaCollege.com learning platform offers a variety of courses in Marketing, Human Resources,...
Race Over to The Saratoga Business Track This Summer
Track season doesn't mean business is on a break; we are launching The Saratoga Business Track series this summer at Braathe Enterprises. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during track season beginning the first Monday after track opens, we'll be opening...
How The Toe to Teeth Count is More Telling Than Population
One of the jokes I tell my friends is that there shouldn't be population signs on the road, there should be a toe count and a teeth count; if their are more toes than teeth in a town, you probably...
Camping Out at Basecamp for Project Management
I have begun using Basecamp, a project management tool online that allows for collaboration and information sharing for teams working on projects. I was introduced to Basecamp a few years ago by Ray Patterson of Capital Consulting Group, who spoke...
Hate Michael Jordan, Not Lebron James
Why you want Lebron James on your team, not Michael Jordan There's been a lot of flack given to Lebron James about him being in opportunist who abandoned Cleveland. I disagree with the heat he has received and find that...
Fans on The Road – HR in Baseball – Yankees in Washington and Atlanta
I always get overwhelmed with excitement when the Yankees play on the road and have a huge following of fans where they go. This past week, it was very apparent at both Nationals Park and Turner Field that fans from...
Word of Mouth and Schmoozing and Boozing Works
I talk to my students, virtual interns, and colleagues nearly every day about how important it is to network, schmooze, and have booze (or other suitable beverages such as coffee or a soda) with colleagues, potential employers, or key connectors....
Amazing Things About Working For Yourself
As I reflect back on the past 7 years of having my own business, I discovered that with all the highs and lows I have experienced, there are some tremendous perks to working for yourself that no full-time position has...