Continuing in our series of alternatives to EBay, here’s Ruby Lane, an online marketplace with an emphasis on antiques. It’s important to note, first of all, that EBay was not named after anyone’s mother. Conversely, Ruby Lane was named after the mom of co-founder Tom Johnson. The other half of the partner, Jim Wilcoxson, didn’t ... Read more...
Unusual Results Demand Unusual Methods. There are many methods of motivating employees, many of them based on common sense, many straightforward. Normal methods for motivation might yield normal results. But if you seek extraordinary results, you may need unusual types of motivation. 1) Give them a part of the company - An ESOP or employee ... Read more...
More often than not, it's not the money. As a business owner, you need to retain your best employees. Life is full of change, and entrepreneurs do need to be able to adjust. However, it’s worth trying to forestall some unwanted changes before they begin, which means examining why good employees leave just when you ... Read more...
Many of the success stories we hear involve the “L word": love. We often hear about plucky entrepreneurs who sink just a bit of money into some business centered around something they love, whether it be golf, video games, educating people on particular issues, making life easier for people in an area about which they ... Read more...
These e-bay alternatives are the Best for 2014 Here are a few alternatives to EBay for your online selling needs. These days, there’s no reason not to avail yourself of a few choices. 1. OnlineAuction.com As the name implies, the selling on this site is run as an auction. It’s menu-driven, with pull-down menus doing ... Read more...