That Damn Performance Review

PROBLEM:

I spent nearly 25 years working in and managing human resources departments, and I never met a person who liked performance reviews- either the boss or the employee.  As a small business owner, do I need them and, if so, how can they be meaningful?

Compensation For Sales Personnel

PROBLEM:

I am ready to hire my first sales person and I am very confused as to how to compensate this person.  I have heard several horror stories about how companies make a mistake and it takes years to recover and it is very costly.

Essentials For A Successful Family Business

PROBLEM:

I started a business several years ago that has been successful providing me with good financial benefits and a great deal of personal fulfillment.  About five years ago I started bringing members of my immediate family into the business.  Now, it seems as though both my business life and family life have become more complicated by a factor of ten.  What can I do?