Nearly every company has one – the rainmaker who can close any deal, rack up impressive sales and charm every client. In some cases, however, that rainmaker has an abrasive personality when he or she is dealing with fellow employees. This can include denigrating other’s work, snapping at coworkers or simply being intolerably arrogant, passive-aggressive… Continue reading Small Business Consulting Tips For Managing Toxic Rainmakers
Makarios Consulting Blog
Month: November 2012
Business Consulting Firms Offer Tips For Resolving Workplace Conflict
Occasional workplace conflict is inevitable for any sized business, but there are times when disagreements between coworkers can lead to major problems that interfere with production and create a difficult work environment for everyone. Business consulting firms work regularly with all kinds of personalities and have developed some simple techniques managers can use to help… Continue reading Business Consulting Firms Offer Tips For Resolving Workplace Conflict
Small Business Consulting Services Help You Challenge The Status Quo
Challenging the status quo in business can be difficult. If your business is already successful, you may be tempted to rest on your laurels and enjoy things, but that’s not the way to stay ahead. Complacency usually causes us to slide into a comfort zone that it can be difficult to get out of. You… Continue reading Small Business Consulting Services Help You Challenge The Status Quo
Delegating Effectively: Tips From Small Business Consulting Services
Small business consulting firms face myriad challenges when working with small business owners who have built their company from the ground up. One of the most common issues they have to address with owners is how important it is to delegate certain tasks. Business owners have to wear many hats during the early years of… Continue reading Delegating Effectively: Tips From Small Business Consulting Services
Business Consulting Firms Stress The Importance of Measurable Results
There are plenty of business consulting firms out there who trumpet their success at helping small- and medium-sized companies grow and flourish. Many of them point to ephemeral measurements of success that aren’t easy to quantify. “Unparalleled growth” doesn’t really tell you much. Unparalleled growth based on what scale? Compared to what? How Some Business… Continue reading Business Consulting Firms Stress The Importance of Measurable Results