There are many different ways of gauging the price of a business for sale. Some of the more common include valuing the business based on profits, cash flow, assets or sector. But how do you ascribe a value to intangible assets such as customer goodwill, corporate culture, staff relationships, and brand, which are crucial ingredients in the lasting success of any business? (more…)

What does it really take to motivate people to bring joy, along with their best effort, to work in a retail environment? Keep the following core principles in mind to remove the barriers that keep workers in every industry hovering on the distaste side of the equation. (more…)