Erin Shelby, Author at StartUp Mindset

How to Be a Good Supervisor: 8 Things to Start Doing Today

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6 days ago

Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone in a leadership position understand the challenges of supervising a team. We’ve all heard stories of horrible bosses. Chances are, you’ve got a horror story of your own. [..] read more

How To Set Business Goals

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Erin Shelby

2 weeks ago

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As a business owner, profit may be at the top of your mind. However, planning should be too. Often, you can achieve what you want, if you simply create the goals that will get you there. Goal-setting might seem [..] read more

How to Fire an Underperforming Employee

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Erin Shelby

3 weeks ago

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These days, corporate layoffs are common. In tough economic times, companies cut jobs. It isn’t an employee’s fault. There may be other positions available. Things will get better. They can re-apply in the future. And, [..] read more

7 First-Year Business Goals to Set for Yourself

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Erin Shelby

3 weeks ago

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The first year of a new business is an exciting time. There’s so much to do, it can be easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day. If you’re not careful, you could lose sight of the big picture. Setting goals is important [..] read more

8 Ways to Increase Employee Productivity

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Erin Shelby

4 weeks ago

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Every entrepreneur wants their business to be profitable. But the key to success for every profitable business is productive employees. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported there was a 2.4% decrease in labor [..] read more

How to Attract Top Talent to Your Business

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Erin Shelby

1 month ago

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Hiring top talent is an important task for any business. This is true whether you’re recruiting a high volume of applicants or a small number of critical roles. A talented and well-trained staff is crucial for [..] read more

Understanding the Types of Target Markets

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Erin Shelby

1 month ago

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Do you have a great idea? No matter how amazing it is, it isn’t enough for you to believe in it. As an entrepreneur, you can plan for success by understanding the target market for your product. What is the purpose of a [..] read more

What to Do When Employees Don’t Get Along

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Erin Shelby

1 month ago

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We’re a family. Teamwork makes the dream work. There’s no “I” in “team”. These common refrains are more than just slogans. They’re often used to express how employees are getting along as a [..] read more