I work in the restaurant business, which means the majority of my day is spent interacting with people. I have around 60 employees, most of whom are working in a restaurant as a “job” rather than a “career.” They work for me in between one thing and the next. They work in a restaurant because restaurants don’t require their... Read More »

Even in a robust economy, entrepreneurs struggle to obtain adequate financing to start and grow small businesses. More so today, the current recession has made accessing conventional financing nearly impossible. Excessive collateral beyond project assets isn’t enough to woo traditional lenders. Cash flow is and always will remain... Read More »

I’ll never forget the words my News Director said in January that would change my world forever, “We don’t know if we can renew your contract. It depends on the economy.” What?! I remember being numb. He can’t mean ME?! In my mind, I rationalized a lot of things: 1) I’ve done the 5pm news at KTUL-TV for almost 12 years... Read More »

In today’s world of hiring, background checks have become commonplace. Recent HR statistics estimate that over 80% of companies in the U.S. are currently outsourcing background screening to an industry that has grown to over $3 billion. Yet, while most companies understand the value gained from pre-screening applicants, many do... Read More »

What does it mean to be a servant leader? In Jim Collins’ best-selling book, Good to Great, he defines the term “Level 5” as the highest level in a hierarchy of executive capabilities identified by his research team. They discovered that Level 5 leaders “are ambitious to be sure, but ambitious first and foremost for the company,... Read More »

According to many, especially the news media and politicians, we are in the throes of a recession. Some idiots have even said we are headed for a depression! Yeah, and I am an opera singer. Unfortunately, many of these people don’t have real jobs. You know, hiring, firing, making a payroll, paying bills, etc. An accounting professor... Read More »

Starting a professional services firm can be a daunting task. I founded EverGreen Solutions in June 2000 as a technology consulting firm serving the real estate management industry. Starting my firm was a natural choice for me, as I had been actively involved in the real estate management industry for many years prior to starting... Read More »

Whatever our calling in the workplace, we have an opportunity to be the best we can be and let God handle the situations that we cannot control. Too often when people find themselves in a disturbing circumstance, such as a lack of trust, a breach of confidentiality, or someone has stepped beyond their bounds, they become angry and... Read More »

PERFORMANCE: As an Executive and hands-on leader, what would be some the key points you have learned are essential in leading others to be greatness? WINGO: Be a good listener, set an example, delegate, and encourage others for thought provoking ideas for your business. PERFORMANCE: In this age of corporate scandal and employment... Read More »

FACT: TV/Cable advertising is the most powerful and effective medium for advertisers. Politicians put most of their advertising budget on TV/ Cable. When was the last time your heard people talking about a politician’s newspaper ad or mail piece? When a politician uses TV, the audience takes notice, sometimes pro, sometimes con. [private_Silver]TV... Read More »