One of the questions I always like to ask managers is how often they conduct employee reviews. I am always shocked to find out well over 70% of the business managers I talk to do not conduct formal employee reviews. The typical reasons vary; many are not done due to…

By Joe Lair: A Brandt Group Trainer Question: When I met you and told you about my business you said something that still puzzles me, “Quit being your competitors best advertising.” I’ve been trying to figure why you said that and I’m still puzzled, help me out. Yo’ Joe: My dad told…

By Joe Lair, A Brandt Group Trainer I hire these students for the summer and in the fall they leave and go back to school. Seems like a waste. This is a pretty simple question that needs to be addressed each time a new hire happens. Every business faces the…

By John Brandt, Jr., The Brandt Group, Ltd. For a moment, forget about all the local and national news you have heard regarding the economy. At first glance, you will notice gas prices are down substantially. Traffic is busier then ever this summer with both locals and tourist. Stores and…