VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Business School | How to Earn and Keep…
Chip Harp, Valdosta Today Business Editor: When employers trust their manager, they're more likely to follow through on goals and be forthcoming about challenges. That's according to an article by Carolyn O'Hara entitled "Proven Ways…
Your Business and Social Media
EDITORIAL - Most managers today understand how to use online tools to build and expand their networks. It's easy to reach out to industry contacts and colleagues through LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. But building a…
Strengthening Small Business With Subcontrators
EDITORIAL - Dealing with the ebb and flow of workloads can be challenging for small businesses. How do you address those extra busy times without adding regular employees? And what happens when things slow down again? Subcontractors…
Don’t let the need for Cash today wreck…
EDITORIAL - What’s a killer for many small businesses? It is the need for cash, which can be an overriding factor in many business decisions dealing with customers. The attitude of “make whatever I can…
Questions Successful Innovators Should Ask
EDITORIAL - Asking a lot of questions is one behavior that successful innovators share. Instead of just rushing to take action, posing questions helps you crystallize the entire innovation process by improving your ability to…
The Philosophy of Leadership
EDITORIAL - In a talk at Stanford Graduate School of Business, former General and U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell discussed his philosophy of leadership. These are great points for small business owners, and us all. 1. Successful leaders…
It Takes Something Special to Standout
EDITORIAL - I read about a hotel in New York, the Soho Grand, that provides its guests with a goldfish (for those who want them) upon arrival. Interesting gesture, different and unexpected, and a bit odd, but…
Three Elements of Small Business Success
[audio mp3="https://valdostatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Harping-on-Business-030514.mp3"][/audio] March 5, 2014 There are a myriad of factors that play a role in success for small businesses. Some are more important that others and can be internal or external, or a combination…