Montgomery Business Journal
Sharlene Smith
Monday, July 5, 2021
Time cannot be managed. We manage ourselves in relation to time. But no matter what you call it, we’re all trying to get better at it, so here are some tools to help.
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Sharlene Smith
Monday, May 3, 2021
When you’ve got a position to fill for your business, you obviously want to hire someone great.
But just wishing for it won’t make it happen. Learn how to conduct an effective search that will
help you find the best candidate for the job.
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Sharlene Smith
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Could your company take home “Best Place To Work” honors? If you’re unsure, check out these tips on how to create a winning company culture.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Last year gave us a lot to complain about, but it also provided some valuable learning opportunities we should all work to identify and remember.
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Monday, November 9, 2020
The ins and outs of contracts, liability and other legal issues that can affect a small business can be complex. And sometimes, you don’t even know what you don’t know. We asked local lawyer Davis H. Smith, a partner at Montgomery’s Bradley Arant Boult Cummings office, to answer a few common questions.
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Sharleen Smith
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Happy, satisfied employees make dedicated, productive employees, but what are the “secret do’s” that you can enact to ensure your employees are truly engaged?
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Sharleen Smith
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
COVID-19 and the resulting shutdowns pushed many to work from home, but now that the virus is loosening its hold on the country, working remotely might remain a key part of the “new normal.” Here’s what employers need to know.
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Monday, May 4, 2020
One key to surviving a crisis is getting ahead of it, and for any size business, ensuring adequate cashflow is an essential element of proper preparation.
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Monday, March 2, 2020
Recruit, Retain and Incentivize Great Employees. Employees are the lifeblood of any business or organization. Follow this expert advice to find, keep and motivate good ones, and you’ll nail an essential element of business success.
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Sharleen Smith
Monday, January 6, 2020
HR issues can be complex and ever-changing, prompting plenty of questions on a wide variety of topics. We asked for answers to just a few from a local who’s in the know, Sharleen Smith, the Director of Troy University Continuing Education and Outreach.
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