There’s no “I” in “team,” or “we” for that matter. But there is an “I" in business. I am the "I" in my business—along with every member of my team. Every member has unique skills and talents that I must capitalize on as a small business owner. This will only happen if each member feels like he or she is a valued part of the business. They must accept the core mission, be comfortable with the structure and see their ideas, talents and skills being appreciated. Team members wan

It’s a paradox. Counterintuitive, really, and much easier said than done. But it’s essential for business owners who are delegating tasks and responsibilities to others on their team. (At this point, according to entrepreneurial mythology, I’m supposed to describe myself as a hard-charging, take-no-prisoners business owner operating at 100 miles per hour.) I am not. Compared to the stereotypical image of entrepreneurs, I am more deliberate, even plodding. Yet, as I turn over

Hotels order millions of miniature bars of soap and bottles of shampoo, conditioner and lotion each year. Unless guests take these travel-sized toiletries with them, the hotels end up disposing of them. That’s why Marriott Courtyard started installing permanent dispensers in their showers. Body wash, shampoo and conditioner are available at the push of a lever. Learn more. Brilliant! Guests and hotel operators both knew the drill. Miniature soap bars and bottles of shampoo, c